Valvoline Restore and Protect
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Go with Valvoline Restore and Protect's Big Brother, Valvoline Premium Blue Restore 10W-30! Gen 1 or Gen 2!
No, but I thought about it. In fact, I was actually considering using it in a 2 cycle application.
I had a pretty cheap string trimmer once, that kept getting harder and harder to start. I forget the brand right now, but it had a PLASTIC crankase! Tried some of that Opti 2 cycle oil without any improvement. Anyway, once it gave up the ghost completely, I decided it had no compression, so I took it apart thinking that I might put a set of rings in it.
What I found was that the rings were completely stuck with carbon. They were so stuck that they broke when trying to remove them from the piston.
Of course, this was long before Valvoline Restore and Protect was around. But lately I've been wondering if Valvoline Restore and Protect would have made any difference at all. Don't forget, I'm of the age that using motor oil for 2 cycle engines was pretty common. They didn't even make dedicated 2 cycle oil in those days.
Currently my 2 cycle stuff is running pretty good, but my 40 year old Craftsman string trimmer is getting a little bit hard to start. Next time I mix up a batch of 2 stroke oil, I'll be adding some Valvoline Restore and Protect just as an experiment.
See https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...ngine-oil-change.128191/page-110#post-6939332
The machine is still running after 40 years and the 5w-30 R&P hasn't killed it after a year of operations.
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There is a Buddy of yours, well another Member in Texas that can help you out. I can help you out and give you the info if you are interested?
I do have to say 1 thing, I have 4 five quart jugs of the Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 for my parents 2 cars. I also have 2 one gallon jugs of the Valvoline Premium Blue Restore Gen 1, much better looking bottle. The Gen 2 stuff is in a silver bottle.
I get it.... Valvoline Restore and Protect is recommended to renew engines that may have internal carbon and varnish accumulations. My conclusion is, therefore, that Valvoline Restore and Protect emphasizes cleaning and is a result does not emphasize lubrication. For the same reason it is not recommended to run high mileage motor oil unless your seals need swelling, Restore and Protect should not be run if there is no problem being addressed?
If Valvoline Restore and Protect is not indicated, perhaps a synthetic with less emphasis on cleaning would focus on lubrication? I am not implying that Valvoline Restore and Protect is deficient as a lubrication, I am saying why use it if cleaning is not needed?
Said another way, I don't use cough syrup unless I have a cough.
If Valvoline Restore and Protect is not indicated, perhaps a synthetic with less emphasis on cleaning would focus on lubrication? I am not implying that Valvoline Restore and Protect is deficient as a lubrication, I am saying why use it if cleaning is not needed?
Said another way, I don't use cough syrup unless I have a cough.
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I would suggest going back and reading through all the Restore & Protect threads. Your questions have been asked and answered several times. Valvoline says you can use it from day one as your forever oil. That is what the protect part is.
Also, used oil analysis posted here show excellent metal wear numbers.
There is already Valvoline Restore and Protect in 10W-40 grade for motorcycles. Not sure if it's available for sale in stores or online.
https://pisheets.valvolineglobal.co...-10w-40-premium-full-synthetic-motorcycle-oil
These are the oil properties, PDS.
https://sharena21.springcm.com/Publ...fbeb5cd3/54f94e18-6916-f111-b824-9440c99ff6c1
I'm going to try the RP in my '96 14.5 BS next oil change. Getting an oil smoke puff on cold start up, yeah I know its a horizontal motor that oil can seep through but its only just starting to do it so IMO it can't hurt if oil rings are gunked up. Always parked level also. Only full synth. oils in it over the years. 17 hp BS in my other mower no issues and it's almost the same age.
Thanks! I'll keep a look out for that. I'd assume it'd work fine in an air cooled small engine. If I'm incorrect, someone PLEASE lmk.
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I'm on my first batch of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w-30 after a 7 year run of the prescribed 0w-20. I wanted a heavier oil for an extended vacation in the Deep South at interstate speeds, fully loaded car. My independent garage guy cautioned me about using 30 w in the Skyativ G with its cam driven variable valve timing that might not function as designed with the viscosity change.
Now back up north, (still freezing in mid April) and 4000 miles later, no issues came up on the trip. I'm about to change it again and plan another batch of the same for the summer ahead. I might switch back to a 0w for next Fall and Winter.
Engine is 1.5 L, non turbo, direct injection, 12:1 compression, and has shown some gasoline-oil dilution over it's 90 k life thus far.
Now back up north, (still freezing in mid April) and 4000 miles later, no issues came up on the trip. I'm about to change it again and plan another batch of the same for the summer ahead. I might switch back to a 0w for next Fall and Winter.
Engine is 1.5 L, non turbo, direct injection, 12:1 compression, and has shown some gasoline-oil dilution over it's 90 k life thus far.
Having trouble with that link, says not found. However the link to the "oil properties" does work.
For some reason the link doesn't work anymore. And also I cannot find the motorcycle oil anymore when I look at Valvoline Restore and Protect products. It shows only motor oils and ATFs.
Same here, except I use 10w40 conventional or synthetic, whichever is cheaper when my OPE oil stash runs low. Been doing it for decades. No problems with the engines. 4 old flat head Briggs & Scrapem push mowers, 1- 15.5 hp Briggs & Scrapem OHV on a riding mower, and 1 old flathead Tecumseh on a snow blower.
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