Walmart order… Valvoline Euro 5w-40 SN vs SP

[edyvw]

I thought he said he needed W 502 00/505 00? And then he mentions a BMW approval… and then worried about an API license….

I’m confused.

And what car is this?

 

[BurntMusic]

So you’re returning one oil with VW 502 00 approval for another one with VW 502 00 approval.

Yup I am! I paid for SP I'm getting SP. Might not matter to you but it matters to me

 

[kschachn]

Yup I am! I paid for SP I'm getting SP. Might not matter to you but it matters to me

That would have to be it.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

Doesn't matter because R&P is required according to the latest group think

 

[wlk]

Yup I am! I paid for SP I'm getting SP. Might not matter to you but it matters to me

Your car requires 502/505 not SP, I'd keep it and gladly run it, will make Zero difference if it is SP. You do you but sounds like your mind was made up already at your 1st post.

 

[edyvw]

Yup I am! I paid for SP I'm getting SP. Might not matter to you but it matters to me

Well, you supposed to be clear you want least demanding specification listed there.

 

[fantastic]

Well, you supposed to be clear you want least demanding specification listed there.

The latest SP Valvoline Euro is least demanding than their SN version? SP covers SN so?

 

[edyvw]

The latest SP Valvoline Euro is least demanding than their SN version? SP covers SN so?

Absolutely irrelevant in his application, and all those approvals are far more stringent than API SP, SN+, SN, or whatever.
API SP or SN are the least stringent specifications on that list.

 

[elroz]

too late to reply?
Well, VOAs for both Valvoline 5W40 versions show that, as expected, the SP has much more Moly and more Boron. Less Calcium and more Magnesium (not sure German engines suffer from LSPI). So going by an uneducated guess, the SP version could make the engine feel and sound smoother due to Moly and Boron helping reduce friction.

 

[Four Rings]

I would rather have the SN.

Agree.

 

[elroz]

I forgot to add that some scientific study showed the beneficial effects of Moly on timing-chain wear. The SP oils are supposed to provide better protection against timing chain wear. If your VW/Audi has a chain, that would be relevant. .

 

[edyvw]

I forgot to add that some scientific study showed the beneficial effects of Moly on timing-chain wear. The SP oils are supposed to provide better protection against timing chain wear. If your VW/Audi has a chain, that would be relevant. .

European approvals have timing chain tests. He is fine with SN.

 

[loneryder]

Ok so I am just going to return it and pick up a 5qt elsewhere. The cost of the oil plus shipping was the same cost as just buying it at a Napa or O'reilly's. At least there I can look at it before I buy it.

But two and get free shipping.