VR1 SAE 60

[Tyro_2004_2004]

What's the oil capacity on that 460? (internet says 6qts, but idk for sure, so school me) I wouldn't use that SAE60 for full oil capacity, but I'd definitely substitute a quart of it with normal oil change. Ideally 5qts of Valvoline VR1 10W30 plus 1qt of Valvoline VR1 SAE60. Should be a healthy summer blend for that big boy. I don't see a problem of mixing 5qt of M1 5W50 with 1qt VR1 SAE60 either, but I think the VR1+VR1 combo just will have a more similar chemistry.

P.S. I'll give you $15 for the 6qts of VR1 SAE60, if you got no use for it I'll mix it with some RedLine Racing 50WT and pour it in a Prius

Thank you for the idea! The VR110w-30 actually comes in Full Synthetic. VR1 SAE 60 does not unfortunately…. But mixing the 5w-50 with the SAE 60 actually sounds like a great idea for the middle of summer! Thank you sir
Yes, the 460 is 6qts, I usually put oil and 1 quart of Lucas Pure Synthetic in my vehicles (Solstice GXP, Avalanche and Jeep Liberty) Anyone use the Lucas?

Lol no deal

 

[FCD]

AEHaas would probably have a heart attack at the mere sight in SAE 60 being poured into an engine.

Is VR1 5W-50 not sold in the US?

 

[Duffyjr]

Looks like Amazon has what ever flavor you are looking for.

https://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-VV241-6PK-Super-HPO-Motor/dp/B00DJ4FOEG/ref=asc_df_B00DJ4FOEG/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312141533517&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1964837301369945571&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024801&hvtargid=pla-569360553530&ref=&adgrpid=61941536837&th=1

 

[Fauxchemist2009]

Dragsters use that stuff and change out after the run or burn off excess fuel in a kettle. Not even a Big Bore Single would use that heavy. 50 at the most, but usually a straight 40 in Enduro’s.

Yep I inherited 14 quarts of SM rated Napa 40 SAE. From dead Nanna last month, plan on using it in the 350 EXC-f. I honestly don't know what the heck Nanna was doing with all that mono-grade 40 wt.

 

[CheezWhiz]

Sounds like something that you would spread on toast.

 

[addyguy]

Use it as an additive with the 5W-50; it will work great to maintain viscosity; the 5W-50 will shear down fast.

 

[Tyro_2004_2004]

Use it as an additive with the 5W-50; it will work great to maintain viscosity; the 5W-50 will shear down fast.

When you say shear, you mean it will become a 40 or 30 and will burn oil with blow by/ PCV?

And why does 5w-50 shear fast? Is it because of the wide spread where they need to put in a lot more VII?

Last question, on the VOA sheet, is it the HTHS numbers that tells you about the Shearing of the oil?

 

[FCD]

It won't necessarily shear down fast, i've seen many uoa's with for example Mobil 1 5w50 and it didn't shear down much even with extended intervals.
The one exception seems to be Motorcraft 5W-50, which from the uoa's i've seen does seem to shear down fast.

 

[Tyro_2004_2004]

It won't necessarily shear down fast, i've seen many uoa's with for example Mobil 1 5w50 and it didn't shear down much even with extended intervals.
The one exception seems to be Motorcraft 5W-50, which from the uoa's i've seen does seem to shear down fast.

Thanks man.

On the UOA sheet, what numbers do you look at for Shearing Durability?

 

[FCD]

Thanks man.

On the UOA sheet, what numbers do you look at for Shearing Durability?

Well, mainly the KV100 ( viscosity at 100c )

 

[Tyro_2004_2004]

Well, mainly the KV100 ( viscosity at 100c )

This is a VOA Data Sheet for Mobil 5w-50, Showing KV100 at 16.95