Which Valvoline is Closest to M1 EP 5W-30?

[Shel_B]

Curious about which Valvoline oil is the closest to M1 EP 5W-30 both in formulation and ability to do extended drain intervals. I'm not very familiar with the different Valvoline offerings for PCMOs. Thanks for any help.

 

[Ford73]

Maybe Valvoline Extended Protection? That is their top-tier oil.

 

[zrxkawboy]

I'm not sure that Valvoline offers an extended-drain oil.

 

[buster]

Valvoline EP 5w30. Stout oil.

 

[blufeb95]

While it's Euro car oil and not your standard ILSAC fair, Valvoline XL-III is probably the closest since it carries several European extended drain approvals, otherwise Valvoline makes no recommendations of extended drain intervals even with their "Extended Protection" offering.

 

[4WD]

While it's Euro car oil and not your standard ILSAC fair, Valvoline XL-III is probably the closest since it carries several European extended drain approvals, otherwise Valvoline makes no recommendations of extended drain intervals even with their "Extended Protection" offering.

^^^ This - in reality I don’t see but two major brands at Walmart well known for extended use … ST has entered the fray - but I’ll not make my first 15K+ run on ST (10K is self imposed limit now) …

 

[wemay]

Valvoline doesn't offer an extended drain ILSAC oil, nor is the information on their SDS similar outside of being motor oil with API SP, ILSAC GF-6 specifications.

 

[4WD]

Valvoline EP 5w30. Stout oil.

Seems like a great 10K oil - but have not seen their mileage claim …

 

[4WD]

Valvoline doesn't offer an extended drain ILSAC oil, nor is the information on their SDS similar outside of being "motor oil".

My guess is high quality Grp3 with above average additives …

 

[4WD]

While it's Euro car oil and not your standard ILSAC fair, Valvoline XL-III is probably the closest since it carries several European extended drain approvals, otherwise Valvoline makes no recommendations of extended drain intervals even with their "Extended Protection" offering.

Not seeing the MST anymore - but seems some things are renamed …

 

[buster]

My guess is high quality Grp3 with above average additives …

That's how I see it. Maybe a dash of PAO/V but anyone's guess.

 

[4WD]

That's how I see it. Maybe a dash of PAO/V but anyone's guess.

Yeah - put the normal Valvoline Syn in the IS300 last change …
… going to assume the dual point injection does it’s thing and run 10k

 

[Passport1]

I saw some at Walmart that was just right next to the M1;

 

[kschachn]

While it's Euro car oil and not your standard ILSAC fair, Valvoline XL-III is probably the closest since it carries several European extended drain approvals, otherwise Valvoline makes no recommendations of extended drain intervals even with their "Extended Protection" offering.

One more thumbs up for this answer. VW 504 00 and ACEA C3. Plus you can't beat the price when you buy 3 on Amazon.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Below is a the link to the PQIA page with V.O. analysis of M1 5W30EP (API SP/SN PLUS)

Mobil 1 Extended Performance High Mileage SAE 5W-30 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil | The Petroleum Quality Institute of America

pqia.org

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

I'm not sure that Valvoline offers an extended-drain oil.

Valvoline Advanced vs Valvoline Extended Protection | CMO

comparemotoroils.com

 

[Gene K]

Seems like a great 10K oil - but have not seen their mileage claim …

It's Valvoline. It's good for 4,000 mi unless you owner's manual says 20,000 mi and then it magically last five times longer.

Don't take that the wrong way. I don't believe it's only a 4,000 mi oil.

 

[JavierH19]

valvoline euro

 

[Shel_B]

While it's Euro car oil and not your standard ILSAC fair, Valvoline XL-III is probably the closest since it carries several European extended drain approvals, otherwise Valvoline makes no recommendations of extended drain intervals even with their "Extended Protection" offering.

Thanks. I'm not at all familiar with that oil, and I'll look into it. Is it akin to M1 ESP?

 

[kschachn]

Thanks. I'm not at all familiar with that oil, and I'll look into it. Is it akin to M1 ESP?

Yes, compare the approvals of each.