Valvoline Restore and Protect

[ltslimjim]

Except it’s $4/qt at AutoZone. So about half the cost.

VRP is $7.2 per Quart at WM in the 5 Qt jugs. And, the performance is what matters. An oil change savings of $16 every few months is not a big deal. You want the better performing oil. Saving money here and potentially having worse long-term ownership results isn't worth it. Cheap insurance for a well running machine. Save money elsewhere rather than potentially developing oil consumption and spending the money on top off oil anyway. This is the way.

 

[martinq]

Except it’s $4/qt at AutoZone. So about half the cost.

I suppose "better off" means different things to different people.

 

[WarEagle]

Except it’s $4/qt at AutoZone. So about half the cost.

Can get a three-pack of 5 quart jugs of VRP at Walmart right now for $90 and be set for a while

 

[Japanese]

Except it’s $4/qt at AutoZone. So about half the cost.

Well, if you look at $4/qt oils—SuperTech (5W-30 full syn is not available online in my region), Kirkland, Quaker State, etc.
VRP is not in that league.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/3-pack-Quaker-State-Full-Synthetic-5W-30-Motor-Oil-5-Quart-3-Pack

 

[pghvolvo]

I'm getting impressed with this oil. Started using it last year in my 97 Volvo 960 which has a 24 valve, 3.0 liter inline six. It has 153K miles on it and was fed Mobil 1 for at least the last twenty years. It's a dedicated highway car, which means all highway with the cruise control set ninety five plus percent of the time at 55-65 mph. Last year the first fill with R&P the oil was very dirty within 1,000 miles or so, and got darker as the miles went on. Plus I had to add an additional one and a half quarts last year. Did my once a year oil change at around 4,000 miles on the first fill and refilled with R&P. I have around 1,200 miles on it and the oil only has a slight discoloration. Highway gas mileage has gone up also about one to one and half mpg. The best part is I haven't had to add any oil so far on this second fill.

 

[AntiCarbon87]

Got Valvoline Restore and Protect 10W-40 from Auto Zone today. Using it in the Kawasaki FS691V. Will let everyone know how it works in time.

 

[CleanSump]

Got 10W-40 Restore and Protect from Auto Zone today. Using it in the Kawasaki FS691V. Will let everyone know how it works in time.

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YAY! Thanks for the heads up. It's finally showing available in stores near me.
May become my new OPE and motorcycle oil.

 

[CleanSump]

Got 10W-40 Restore and Protect from Auto Zone today. Using it in the Kawasaki FS691V. Will let everyone know how it works in time.

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Very good first post by the way!!

 

[AntiCarbon87]

Very good first post by the way!!

Thanks.

 

[tired]

Except it’s $4/qt at AutoZone. So about half the cost.

Ok if you want to run a few OCIs with an inferior oil and return to VRP to clean up those deposits, I'll allow it.

 

[RooflessVW]

Ok if you want to run a few OCIs with an inferior oil and return to VRP to clean up those deposits, I'll allow it.

If y'all say so.

 

[buster]

Saw these photos on another forum. AU VRP. 6k miles.


"Thought I'd share my anecdotal review of Valvoline R&P.

TL;DR: Very impressed so far — ~10,000 km on R&P has noticeably cleaned varnish off the rocker cover (no oil analysis, sorry). Results appear to match others’ reports and the marketing.

Background

Location: Perth, Western Australia.

Vehicle: 2011 Honda Accord Euro (CU2) 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 202,000ish KMs, full dealer service history prior to me owning it"


BEFORE:

AFTER 6k miles:

 

[tired]

Saw these photos on another forum. AU VRP. 6k miles.


"Thought I'd share my anecdotal review of Valvoline R&P.

TL;DR: Very impressed so far — ~10,000 km on R&P has noticeably cleaned varnish off the rocker cover (no oil analysis, sorry). Results appear to match others’ reports and the marketing.

Background

Location: Perth, Western Australia.

Vehicle: 2011 Honda Accord Euro (CU2) 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 202,000ish KMs, full dealer service history prior to me owning it"


BEFORE:

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AFTER 6k miles:

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Thanks for sharing here. I assume 10W-40 in Oz?

 

[OVERKILL]

Saw these photos on another forum. AU VRP. 6k miles.


"Thought I'd share my anecdotal review of Valvoline R&P.

TL;DR: Very impressed so far — ~10,000 km on R&P has noticeably cleaned varnish off the rocker cover (no oil analysis, sorry). Results appear to match others’ reports and the marketing.

Background

Location: Perth, Western Australia.

Vehicle: 2011 Honda Accord Euro (CU2) 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 202,000ish KMs, full dealer service history prior to me owning it"


BEFORE:

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AFTER 6k miles:

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Excellent results! And as we know, the valve cover is only incidentally oiled (splash) and is cooler, which is why it is prone to deposits, so this also I think shows that VRP doesn't need heat to work.

 

[FDT09]

Excellent results! And as we know, the valve cover is only incidentally oiled (splash) and is cooler, which is why it is prone to deposits, so this also I think shows that VRP doesn't need heat to work.

I think the valve cover is probably going to be pretty hot during engine operation.

 

[buster]

I think the valve cover is probably going to be pretty hot during engine operation.

True, but not as hot as piston area.

I think if you catch varnish early enough it can be removed but I've read that over time it can permanently stain too.

 

[Japanese]

I think the valve cover is probably going to be pretty hot during engine operation.

The valve cover should get as much hot as the oil temp., so at least 212°F. But it may get hotter because doesn't have any type of cooling.
Also, valve cover paint sprays are usually rated at 500°F and over. However, I don't think the valve cover would see any temps over 250°-300°F.