Doesn't Mobil "claim" to do that as well?
Valvoline Restore & Protect
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I believe at one time or another I've seen them mention that it will clean up your engine. I'm not sure if I've ever seen them call out pistons though. The current marketing I read leaned towards simply keeping your engine clean. They go pretty conservative in many of their claims.
It claims on their website, it will clean sludge in one oil change..
Stop engine sludge in its tracks
Mobil 1 motor oils clean up virtually all engine sludge in just one oil change – keeping your oil flowing like it should.
Mobil 1 contains a uniquely balanced additive system for outstanding protection against deposits and sludge for a cleaner engine.
In laboratory tests, we switched an American vehicle and European vehicle, which had been running with conventional mineral oil to Mobil 1.
Following 14,000 miles of driving with Mobil 1 at recommended oil drain intervals, the vehicles returned to near showroom levels of cleanliness.
Stop engine sludge in its tracks
Mobil 1 motor oils clean up virtually all engine sludge in just one oil change – keeping your oil flowing like it should.
Mobil 1 contains a uniquely balanced additive system for outstanding protection against deposits and sludge for a cleaner engine.
In laboratory tests, we switched an American vehicle and European vehicle, which had been running with conventional mineral oil to Mobil 1.
Following 14,000 miles of driving with Mobil 1 at recommended oil drain intervals, the vehicles returned to near showroom levels of cleanliness.
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They all say they will clean sludge, because it's not difficult to remove. There have been a few instances, like with the FS 0W-40, where Mobil says the oil will actually clean, but this is not universal across the product lines.
Ok. Thank you.. they should actually clarify that. LOL
, Maybe I will give R&P a try considering I don't know what my Pistons look like.Nobody 100% found out what they're using as a cleaning agent did they?
Not that I am aware. Still seems to be a mystery.
Have you ran it yet?
Yes I have 500 miles on it in '14 Volvo S60 T5. It seems smoother than M1 0w40 and Edge Professional 5w30 (I realize this could be in my head, but legit it seems smoother).
Too soon to know about consumption. I was consuming approx. 1 quart in 4000 miles on the Edge.
My take away from this notoriously long, long thread…
1) We all have way, way, way too much spare time on our hands ..
2) Some people really can’t stand Valvoline.
3) Others really like Valvoline.
4) Some want undisputed proof of cleaning.
5) Some believe cleaning will happen just because someone from Valvoline said it will happen.
My opinion….
I think Valvoline is trying to market a new oil that may or may not prove to be a real game changer. Time, tear downs and results will bear that out over time.
I like Valvoline and currently running their Extended Performance Full Synthetic high mileage oil in the lady’s RAV 4 right now. I think we all have a very good number of really good oils to choose from in which to run. Nothing wrong with having lots of good options available.
1) We all have way, way, way too much spare time on our hands ..
2) Some people really can’t stand Valvoline.
3) Others really like Valvoline.
4) Some want undisputed proof of cleaning.
5) Some believe cleaning will happen just because someone from Valvoline said it will happen.
My opinion….
I think Valvoline is trying to market a new oil that may or may not prove to be a real game changer. Time, tear downs and results will bear that out over time.
I like Valvoline and currently running their Extended Performance Full Synthetic high mileage oil in the lady’s RAV 4 right now. I think we all have a very good number of really good oils to choose from in which to run. Nothing wrong with having lots of good options available.
Hello my name is Scott, I like Valvoline, I have not ran it in years, I use to be pro Valvoline for over 10 years, when I worked for VIOC as a Manager. But I also have way too much time on my hands, being disabled now, so now I'm addicted BiTOG.. LOL 
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I may want to give one of the Valvoline oils a try see if I noticed a difference with the higher Moly. Just out of curiosity.
I went ahead and placed an order for 6 quarts of Valvoline Extended Protection, and decided to bump it up to 5W30
The peer pressure must have been overwhelming.
I'm sure you'll like it ... same stuff going into the Coyote next oil change, currently has Valvoline Advanced, but "stepping it up" with Extended Protection.That's it I couldn't take the peer pressure no more, I just had to do it,The peer pressure must have been overwhelming.
I'm probably just going to run a Wix or Purolator filter. How about you?
Great choice.
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Did you have varnish on the dipstick to begin with?I have about 700 miles on the RP and have noticed a couple of times that my dipstick is cleaner. I noticed it last night….and again this morning!
Yes