Valvoline Restore & Protect

[CEHepp]

Absolutely the right move. It’s incredible how much quieter these Volvo VEA engines are with 5W-30 in the sump compared to 0W-20.

I think it’s the balance shafts. They’re always so noisy in these engines.

 

[YZJB]

I think it’s the balance shafts. They’re always so noisy in these engines.

Yeah certainly could be. My Fiesta ST is also considerably quieter with 5W-30 instead of 5W-20 and I did think the noise was from the balance shaft gear drive.

 

[geetar]

Is there anything else similar to Valvoline R&P that might be available in the Euro/UK market? I've been reading this thread and sadly can't get that product locally. We generally don't see "high mileage" or engine oils with that kind of marketing here.

 

[buster]

Is there anything else similar to Valvoline R&P that might be available in the Euro/UK market? I've been reading this thread and sadly can't get that product locally. We generally don't see "high mileage" or engine oils with that kind of marketing here.

Unfortunately there isn't. VRP is unique and there really is no competitor at the moment. I would expect it to reach Europe at some point being it's already in AU.

 

[Tkonrr]

Rislone engine treatment should be available In England. Using it for ~ 4,000 miles put a lot of carbon bits in the pleats of an oversized oil filter as well as cleaned off a lot of varnish from a high mileage Toyota I had.

 

[buster]

This guy posted an update after 7k miles.

 

[RobbS]

Is there anything else similar to Valvoline R&P that might be available in the Euro/UK market? I've been reading this thread and sadly can't get that product locally. We generally don't see "high mileage" or engine oils with that kind of marketing here.

Hello,
There are 100% synthetic brands out there that all naturally clean but some add to it and advertise cleaning entire practically .VRP 5W-30 100% full synthetic is known to clean like VRP.

 

[RobbS]

Hello,
There are 100% synthetic brands out there that all naturally clean but some add to it and advertise cleaning entire practically .VRP 5W-30 100% full synthetic is known to clean like VRP.

Thread 'High Mileage vs. VRP'

Mar 5, 2025

Based on the discussions here it would seem that the cleaning potential of VRP isn't just a marketing ploy. However, I cannot find any discussion about a comparison to high mileage oils and the seal conditioners that they typically contain. While most high mileage engines (100k+) could probably benefit from a slow, extended cleaning that VRP seems to provide, is it worth denying them the high mileage additive package for 4+ OCIs?

I have three cars over 100k miles (107k, 131k, and 162k miles), and while I would be willing to pay the extra few bucks for VRP to clean them out, I have also...

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• Forum: Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles

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[BobsArmory]

So this spring my Toro push lawnmower was puking smoke about 5 seconds after starting each time then cleared out a few seconds after. Dumped the 10W-30 Walmart oil out and filled with 5W-30 VRP. After about 6 or 7 times mowing the lawn no more smoking upon startup. Did VRP save me from buying me a new lawn mower this year? Time will tell.

 

[ChrisD46]

Perhaps just speculation on my part , but in order to get the most out of VR&P cleaning - I would think you have to get the oil up to temperature and then drive for a good 20+ minutes of hot oil cycling through the engine to get max cleaning each drive . Short trip driving with VR&P will take longer to achieve the desired cleaning affect versus mixing in some longer drives . If you are a short tripper, try to get your vehicle out on the interstate for a good drive more often over the course of an OCI to get the most cleaning out of this oil after it’s up to operating temperature.

 

[Jetronic]

Is there anything else similar to Valvoline R&P that might be available in the Euro/UK market? I've been reading this thread and sadly can't get that product locally. We generally don't see "high mileage" or engine oils with that kind of marketing here.

so far the closest thing is oils with significant ester content.

 

[melk]

will HPL ship to EU? Could maybe order a few quarts of EC

 

[53' Stude]

Perhaps just speculation on my part , but in order to get the most out of VR&P cleaning - I would think you have to get the oil up to temperature and then drive for a good 20+ minutes of hot oil cycling through the engine to get max cleaning each drive . Short trip driving with VR&P will take longer to achieve the desired cleaning affect versus mixing in some longer drives . If you are a short tripper, try to get your vehicle out on the interstate for a good drive more often over the course of an OCI to get the most cleaning out of this oil after it’s up to operating temperature.

And you have facts and data to prove this don’t you? I don’t buy that theory. And I’ve saw more cleaning using Valvoline EPHM and DELVAC 1 ESP.

 

[GTR_Hopeful]

So this spring my Toro push lawnmower was puking smoke about 5 seconds after starting each time then cleared out a few seconds after. Dumped the 10W-30 Walmart oil out and filled with 5W-30 VRP. After about 6 or 7 times mowing the lawn no more smoking upon startup. Did VRP save me from buying me a new lawn mower this year? Time will tell.

I did the same thing with my 10+ year old Honda mower. Best cutting mower I've ever had and need to keep it running. Apparently they don't produce them anymore.

 

[ChrisD46]

And you have facts and data to prove this don’t you? I don’t buy that theory. And I’ve saw more cleaning using Valvoline EPHM and DELVAC 1 ESP.

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Do we know if VR&P cleaning pack is heat activated or not ? I still believe a short tripped vehicle is going to take longer to clean carbon piston & ring deposits out versus a vehicle that is brought up to operating temp and then driven for a period of time - repeatedly .

 

[Hohn]

Well another short VRP OCI is done. Coming up on a full year of usage and about 10K miles total.

This was only 3000 miles. This the the media from the Boss that was on. (Not running a Boss again). Decided to give the B7318 Baldwin another shot.

The engine is running great. But I deviated to red jug max life for this fill because I wanted to see if it’s true that just running short 2k-3k OCI will also clean. When I cut this next filter, I’ll see.

I know VRP works. I’m just curious if red jug cleans a bit, too.

 

[Oliveoil2]

I just want to see the before and after photos.

 

[ltslimjim]

Well another short VRP OCI is done. Coming up on a full year of usage and about 10K miles total.

This was only 3000 miles. This the the media from the Boss that was on. (Not running a Boss again). Decided to give the B7318 Baldwin another shot.

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The engine is running great. But I deviated to red jug max life for this fill because I wanted to see if it’s true that just running short 2k-3k OCI will also clean. When I cut this next filter, I’ll see.

I know VRP works. I’m just curious if red jug cleans a bit, too.

I would be curious if Val EP HM would compare as some have seen a lot of carbon in the filters. Of course, VRP is getting anything deposits along the pistons in addition to the general cleaning; where as we do not know if these other oils can clean the pistons like VRP.

 

[SureshR]

so far the closest thing is oils with significant ester content.

That'd be any gasoline rated dino oil, especially a dual rated HDEO. Lots of CK4/SN+ if there are LSPI concerns for use in modern cars.

 

[buster]

I would be curious if Val EP HM would compare as some have seen a lot of carbon in the filters. Of course, VRP is getting anything deposits along the pistons in addition to the general cleaning; where as we do not know if these other oils can clean the pistons like VRP.

That's a good point because what many could be seeing is carbon in engine and not rings. It's my understanding that piston deposits are not easily removed, hence why VRP exists. Most all other oils can clean up existing sludge. That's been known for decades.