Valvoline

[BigD1]

Earlier this year. PQIA tested it when it was still rated SN. It's rated SN+ now, but as you can see from the PQIA test Valvoline went to the low calcium plus magnesium for LSPI which is what we have been seeing with the SN+ oils.

Other SN+ oils I have seen have moly and boron, and I saw some with titanium too. The PQIA tests shows that it does not have moly, boron, or titanium. I am skeptical because it does not contain moly which is an expensive additive. They must have some kind of secret sauce.

PQIA Valvoline conventional test

 

[PimTac]

Originally Posted by BigD1
Earlier this year. PQIA tested it when it was still rated SN. It's rated SN+ now, but as you can see from the PQIA test Valvoline went to the low calcium plus magnesium for LSPI which is what we have been seeing with the SN+ oils.

Other SN+ oils I have seen have moly and boron, and I saw some with titanium too. The PQIA tests shows that it does not have moly, boron, or titanium. I am skeptical because it does not contain moly which is an expensive additive. They must have some kind of secret sauce.

PQIA Valvoline conventional test





Valvoline switched to a moly-boron-titanium add pack around a year ago to meet the d1G2 specs.

 

[BigD1]

Yes, I have seen that for a synthetic, but the conventional is rated SN+.

 

[77GrandPrix]

Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted by 77GrandPrix
I contacted them with a question about a month ago and they replied the same day.


You should private-message member Onetar with the link.

I'm going to send Valvoline another message to make sure everything is working and then I will send Onetar the link.

 

[77GrandPrix]

Originally Posted by 77GrandPrix
Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted by 77GrandPrix
I contacted them with a question about a month ago and they replied the same day.


You should private-message member Onetar with the link.

I'm going to send Valvoline another message to make sure everything is working and then I will send Onetar the link.


I sent Valvoline a message and it said that it was received. I'll let you know when/if I get a reply. I am using Microsoft Edge.

 

[csandste]

Have a bit of trouble with Valvoline's marketing which gives one star to conventional, two to MaxLife, four for full synthetic oils. Obviously those high priced oils aren't four times better on what in fact is a pretty good semi-syn but nuance isn't part of the game.

What was the thought behind Ashland spinning this off? Always wonder about some of these moves, including Phillips 66 from Conoco-Phillips, etc. Spinning and churning-- that's why I like to invest in simple index funds and etf's.

 

[77GrandPrix]

Originally Posted by 77GrandPrix
Originally Posted by 77GrandPrix
Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted by 77GrandPrix
I contacted them with a question about a month ago and they replied the same day.


You should private-message member Onetar with the link.

I'm going to send Valvoline another message to make sure everything is working and then I will send Onetar the link.


I sent Valvoline a message and it said that it was received. I'll let you know when/if I get a reply. I am using Microsoft Edge.


Valvoline has already replied to my message so, their contact form is working.

 

[tiger862]

After reading until blue I decided to go with Valvoline Advance Full Synthetic. To many sensers rely on oil quality as well as multiple chains in motor. Only thing I wish is 6 qt jugs were available.