Before switching to Valvoline Restore and Protect (5W-20), my car didn’t burn any oil at all. I was getting my oil changes done at the dealership, even though my car’s getting up there in years, I’ve always wanted it properly maintained by experienced professionals.
I just dig through Valvoline websites for different continents and found out that there is Valvoline Restore and Protect 10W-30 for South America and Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W-30 and 0W-40 for the Chinese market. Valvoline Restore and Protect 10W-30 for the Latin American market, specifically Colombia.
Mobil 1 - 20k/year Valvoline Restore and Protect - OEM Highly unlikely Mobil 1 Advanced Clean can clean piston deposits. They used the Seq VH sludge test to make their claims. I'd expect the Mobil 1 Advanced Clean to clean up some varnish and other areas of engine but skeptical on piston deposits. Mobil 1 Advanced Clean is likely better at longer drains with stronger oxidation resistance ...
As far as Valvoline Restore and Protect, it told me to run Valvoline Restore and Protect in my Tacoma for 3 intervals then go with Pennzoil Ultra Platinum or Mobil 1 ESP.
Based on the discussions here it would seem that the cleaning potential of Valvoline Restore and Protect 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...
Valvoline’s full synthetic formula outperforms conventional ATF with outstanding protection against friction, thermal stability and transmission breakdown. The high performance multi-vehicle protection revitalizes, defends and maximizes automatic transmission life.