The TRUTH About Valvoline's BOLD Engine Cleaning Claims

[@deere3321]

These results are very impressive. I'm thinking about drinking some for breakfast every morning.

[@Tread1775]

Just pour it on your Wheaties 💪🏻 😂

[@usocrazy6133]

Post the results, this should be interesting.

[@usocrazy6133]

@@Tread1775 Be careful, look what it did to Bruce Jenner.

[@deere3321]

@@usocrazy6133 The results might have to be pictures that no one will want to see 😦

[@usocrazy6133]

@@deere3321 True that, don't send a sample to Lake.

[@grapeknutz]

Your channel is very honest about oil claims as you are doing an objective real world tests, thank you for this channel.

[@themotoroilgeek]

Thank you!

[@kyletheav8r667]

Would love to see a test between Penzoil Ultra platinum vs this Vavoline Restore and Protect.

[@chestrockwell8328]

What kind of test?

[@TonicofSonic]

pennzoil is far superior protectant while R and P is far superior cleaning.

[@chestrockwell8328]

@@TonicofSonic link to data?? What metric is "far" ?

[@kyletheav8r667]

@@chestrockwell8328 a detergent cleaning test, since they both make bold claims. I belive penzoil protects better in its more uniform properties as it’s a cleaner base oil.

[@TonicofSonic]

@@chestrockwell8328 My truck runs much quieter, and shows slightly less wear on Pennzoil Ultra platinum while the restore and Protect cleaned the engine in a way that Pennzoil could not ever hope to. Pennzoil is superior protection. R and P is superior cleaning. Which makes sense if you think about it. What are the odds they made such a good cleaner that can also protect as well as the best? Or vise versa. I might believe it if it was a company like amsoil but this is valvoline we are talking about. They sell most their oil the way Jiffy lube used to sell oil.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

My wife has about 180,000 miles on her 2017 CR-V. It was consuming about a quart per month which is about 2000 miles. I check the level and add oil every month. I just did the third change with Restore and Protect in the 0W20 weight and when I checked the dip stick recently I noticed the oil consumption has slowed. I need few more months to draw any firm conclusions, but the stuff does seem to work. I have tried other methods to cleaner the rings in this engine before and non have worked. I would not have used R&P without seeing it on this channel.

[@dougrobinson8602]

I tried VRP in my 2008 Honda CRV with 180,000 miles. After two thousand miles or so, the engine idle was noticeably smoother. I'm sold on this oil.

[@Ever443]

right there with you. have same car with basically same mileage and I can tell difference in idle and power. I'm sold as well

[@mhagnemae5202]

I have a 2011 with the looser rings (0W-20). This stuff made it stopped burning oil completely after it was burning 1q/1,500 miles. I noticed the piston slap dissipate almost immediately but my valves clatter like crazy. I’m overdue for a valve lashing 😅

[@truthseeker1979]

Excellent! Lake, I put this in my 2012 Camry and noticed the mpg gauge begin to go up. I’ve changed my oil every 5k from Toyota dealerships since I've owned it but around 170k it would burn oil. Prior to VRP I was using Amsoil High Mileage, which is a great oil but it didn't increase my mpg as fast as the VRP and only after 300 miles of putting it in. So this product begins to work immediately. Can't wait for your comparison with Amsoil vs Valvoline Restore and Protect.

[@paulsmith5237]

I've been using it in my 01 Ram 1500. Idle is smoother, less oil consumption, and I see the oil get darker in appearance earlier compared to Pennzoil and other Valvoline products. This indicates to me that Lake is correct - it is doing a great job of thoroughly dissolving deposits.

[@brianklamer3328]

Can't believe you were letting the wife's van go 10,000 miles between oil changes from the Toyota dealer with OEM oil!

[@StephenDeTomasi]

I know right? Seems out of character

[@D2O2]

Data is driving his decisions.

[@johndorrell1]

Few if any Toyota dealers use Toyota oil in their service bays. They sell it in over the counter their parts department, but customers get who-knows-what bulk oil for their oil changes.

[@circletech7745]

Because he has actually *tested* that the oil can do that based on his driving conditions. 10K oil change intervals are fine for people who live in mild climates and do primarily highway driving. 5K oil changes are for people who live in the city and/or cold climates. I change my oil every 3K. But that is primarily because my car is used in the city *only* and I live in a cold climate. The engine in my vehicle get's significantly more thrashing because of the constant stopping and starting.

[@rd4660]

One thing I know from being married for 42 years, don't tell mama what to do with her car!!

[@bjg6695]

I have been absolutely blown away by my results with Valvoline restore and protect. I have high mileage Subarus that call for 0w 20. I switched them to Valvoline restore and protect 5W30 and started using an upper engine lubricant, marvel mystery oil in every gas tank. Based on my results with speed diagnostics, I'm now achieving the lowest wear rate I have ever seen in any of my vehicles, 1.4 parts per million per 1,000 mi. This is the best results I've ever had and clear proof that not only is it cleaning my engine, but my process is protecting better than I've ever seen versus royal purple and isemitsu

[@dukecraig2402]

Now quit putting that snake oil nonsense in your gas and and you'll do even better. Like with the oil the chemists that developed the gasolines you use know exactly what should be in it, and here comes you along thinking you're smarter than them. I'm a professional high performance engine builder with 40 years experience building racing engines, we go to great lengths machining the tops of valve stem guides to press on the latest modern seals to keep oil out of combustion chambers to eliminate detonation which is paramount for performance, nothing will cause detonation faster than oil inclusion in a combustion chamber, you're losing performance and mileage because your knock sensor is pulling timing out and richening your mixture, in an older non ECU type vehicle you'd hear detonation from putting oil in your gas, the very thing a performance engine builder goes to great lengths to eliminate and your actually mixing it in, serious face palm moment here. Just like how Lake made a video about oil additives being snake oil nonsense that you should never use because the chemists who develop these oils know exactly what they're doing the same holds true for gasoline, the people who make it are very smart, don't go thinking you're smarter than they are.

[@bjg6695]

@@dukecraig2402 clearly you haven't watched lakes upper engine lubricant discussions. I have data to back up. R&p without gasoline add = 1.9 ppm, with equals 1.4ppm just like lake said it would. (See his videos on gasoline additives. He was talking about shell v-power I believe, but we don't have any of those close.)

[@marstedt]

MMO is definitely not doing you or your car any favours. Use a proper fuel additive (with PEA) for cleaning, let the engine oil do the lubrication.

[@bjg6695]

@@marstedt how do you explain the verifiable (done twice) lower wear results. We achieved lower engine wear with both Lucas and marvel upper engine lubricant in the fuel based on speed diagnostics analysis.

[@dukecraig2402]

@@bjg6695 Here's the problem with your thinking, when's the last time you saw a car in traffic that was smoking? A long time ago, 40 years back you couldn't go into town without seeing at least one car that had oil smoke coming out of it's exhaust, now you MIGHT see that once a year, and it ain't gonna be from worn rings, a cracked one maybe but not worn out rings. With all due respect to Lake when we're talking about what goes on inside a combustion chamber that's my field of expertise, he's concentrating on wear but at the same time ignoring other factors, you're losing mileage and performance worrying about something that just doesn't wear out anymore, rings are lasting the lifetime of these modern engines even for these people who don't take care of their engines the way they're supposed to, bearings and everything else is what goes out in today's engines, but not rings, long gone are the days of having to "re-ring" an engine during its lifetime, I tear down engines every day and it's been years since I've seen a ridge at the top of a cylinder that's required a ridge cutter to remove the piston, cylinder and ring wear is virtually non existent in today's engines, I tear down engines with hundreds of thousands of miles and you can still see traces of the factory cross hatching on the cylinder walls, 40 years ago when I'd tear down an engine with 60,000 miles on it there wouldn't be any cross hatching left and there'd be a ridge at the top of the cylinder, the tool companies probably can't even sell ridge cutters anymore because no one needs them. Putting that nonsense snake oil in your gas for the sake of top end wear is cutting your nose off to spite your face, and you're fooling yourself believing you have proof of anything anyway, you can't do/change two things at once and look at results from tests, you have no "controls" over your testing and results, tests must be done with only one thing changed at a time. Once again leave what's in your gasoline to the people who make it, they know best, all oil and gas additives are snake oil.

[@erics643]

This is a comment I read on another video on R&P: I work in the oil industry as a lubricant specialist, and there is something people need to know about this oil. It is running a higher than average detergent package which is why it is able to clean the carbon from engines better than your typical full synthetic oil. However, the reason you don't see high detergent packages in common oils is due to seal degradation. These detergents can dry out and corrode seals and non-metallic gaskets quite a bit. If you run this oil to clean out an engine for a couple of rounds that is ok, but I'd highly recommend going back to a standard full synthetic oil afterwards. Preferably use a high mileage full synthetic with seal conditioner and seal swell

[@garyganser2451]

I think in another video, Valvoline said it is custom molecules that make this unique. That is not the same as adding more traditional detergents. I guess the next test we need is how this oil compares with Valvoline high mileage on seals.

[@erics643]

@@garyganser2451 Yes, it would be good to see seal and gasket studies of RP vs standard synthetic oil. I bought a 2025 Honda Pilot with GDI, and am not a fan of GDI engine design, so I was planning to use RP all the time. In addition to preventing carbon on piston rings, I have read that the RP additive package also travels with any oil mist going through the pcv valve, so it should also help prevent carbon build on top of the valves. There is also a small amount of oil that seeps past the valve stem seals and runs down the valve stem. The additives in that oil should also protect the tops of the valves.

[@mhagnemae5202]

The detergent package is comparable to other high mileage oils. It’s the proprietary additives that work their magic and make this oil superior.

[@erics643]

@@mhagnemae5202 Yes, but if those high mileage oils are used on new cars from day one throughout their life, would there be a seal or gasket degradation problem ?

[@kristoffer3000]

@@garyganser2451 custom molecules lmao Americans will truly believe anything

[@997GURU]

I have used Valvoline Synpower 5W-40 on my porsche 997.1 the last 10 years, passing 122000 miles, oil analysis are consistent and spotless, my number 1 oil brand on all my cars

[@williamrizzo1285]

Awesome results. I just put this oil in my 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3 with 70k on it. I've been using Valvoline for the last five years.

[@taylorwarwick1001]

Awesome stuff to hear. I'm running a test of this oil in a 1980s Briggs and Stratton 5HP flathead engine. Tore it down when I first bought it and put it back together without cleaning anything up. Changing the oil every 25 hours. Will be interesting to see what the inside looks like after 100 hours

[@KevinGentry-o6k]

That dip stick cleaning is unbelievable.

[@silvercommander]

Definitely unbelievable. Like fabricated.

[@briankalagher6687]

I'm watching it work on my sisters 2013 Hyundai 1.6 engine. I can see more and more of the sludge flaking off the oil fill tube every few weeks when I check the oil.

[@Scott.Newmaster]

You mean you actually found a product that performs as advertised? Seriously impressed......

[@TakeDeadAim]

I've used the VR&P for going on 20k miles in my 2016 Toyota Highlander. I used a borescope to look into the valvetrain before and now after and it looks brand new in there! Same with the dipstick. Very impressed with it and I'll continue to use it. I'm usually very skeptical of claims like this, but it's proven to me it works as advertised!

[@Fearmylogic]

Seriously, These videos have convinced me to switch to the valvoline restore and protect oil, the next time I do an oil change ( and every changer after, unless they release something even better, between changes ). I have a Subaru Crosstrek with about 140k miles, and I'm burning a little bit of oil. Especially on start up, can see a cloud of blue smoke. And I've had to add about 2 or 3 full quarts of oil in the past 1 - 1.5 years. The oil burning seems to have slowed down. But switching to a better oil can't hurt. Plus, I REALLY like this vehicle. So anything to help it last longer is a positive for me.

[@thegalli]

I put R&P in my 580k Lincoln Town Car after your last video about it, it's just about time for another change.

[@mikemaccracken3112]

I have been using it in all five of our vehicles. I’m hoping it will help our higher mileage Toyota’s. Thanks for the video Lake.

[@rts3613]

I used this on a friends Tahoe, that at 220k had developed a loud tick/knock. When he checked his oil it was several quarts down. I put R&P in hoping that if it was a clogged lifter not pumping up, it might help. The noise only got louder. I cut the oil filter open and didn't see any metal, so I told him to go ahead and drive it short trips. In less than 20 miles the noise went away. Pretty amazing. I'm also using it in my own Mountaineer with the 4.6 3v engine. I'm hoping to ward off any valve phase tensioner problems. I've been using Mobil 1 extended or Pennzoil Platinum, it may be psychosomatic, but it seems to be running smoother.

[@theamerican7080]

I'm sold. It's going in my impeccably maintained '02 Toyota Highlander with 225k miles on the 1MZ-FE next oil change.

[@MrProteinK]

I used to have a Camry coupe with that engine. Such a smooth engine.

[@remogaggi82]

I also have a 1mz-fe with 235k in it. I’m 2,000 miles into my first r&p oil change gonna do st least 3 changes every 5 k miles to try to slow the burning it has. So far still burning oil…had to add about a quart after those 2k miles but still early in the experiment

[@matthewmiller2268]

We're on our 2nd/3rd oil change with Valvoline Synthetic Restore and Protect 5w30 in our 2012 GMC Acadia. I am definitely impressed with not only the engines performance considering we bought the Acadia with only 25K miles on the odometer, the engine is quieter and performs better. Considering the engine is a Direct Injection dohc 3.6L V6, I definitely will continue to use VRP for the duration of our ownership of this vehicle. Thank you Lake for your assessment and analyzing of VRP. Most definitely put the Valvoline restore and protect in your daughter's Corolla. Happy Thanksgiving and Godspeed! 🦃✝️

[@AquaticLogic]

I’m a high mileage vehicle owner (x2) and love not having car payments. I really appreciate this content because anything that can help my older (but awesome) vehicles stay healthy longer is a huge win for me. Thank you so much Lake!

[@GNX157]

It might work, but I’m not changing. I’m already invested in a reserve supply of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (3 future oil changes worth), the last “best oil” to use that you recommended.

[@GhostSniper67]

Thanks to your advice, I am using that in my next oil change and sending you samples before and after.

[@louofm1]

Im "geeked" about trying this oil in a used vehicle we recently purchased for my daughter in college. We bought a 2009 2.4L pontiac vibe (which contains the infamous Toyota oil consumption engine). I believe the culprit is those low tension rings, coupled with deposits. The car currently has about 164000 miles. Since Sept, I am calculating "consumption" at about one quart per 1000 miles, on the original supertech synthetic that i initially installed. Since she is usually away at college, I have had to show her how to keep close tabs on her oil. Even though there is only about 3500 miles on the supertech, I plan on installing this Restore and Protect, in the coming weeks. In fact, I have already purchased it. My goal is to hopefully reduce or eliminate the consumption rate. Based on everyone's review, I have recently installed it in my own 2010 Nissan Altima and my sons older impala. Neither of those vehicles burn oil but it can't hurt to clean up higher mileage vehicles. I plan on installing it in my wife's newer 2.0L turbo equinox too, in the future. In the past, I have mostly used Mobil 1 synthetic and (more recently), supertech, on our vehicles. Always couple them with a quality filter too.

[@mph5896]

I would toss a Pcv Valve at it as well. I have seen quite a few of those cause oil burning

[@louofm1]

@mph5896 i actually replaced the PCV about a month ago. Didn't help with the consumption but it didn't hurt to replace it.

[@jppagetoo]

Lake, this channel has been awesome in helping us everyday drivers take better care of our cars. Thank you for doing what you are doing. Gobsmacked by this result. I have 225K on my car. I know there has to be oil deposits on the inside of my engine. I will use this oil to see how it works in my car and hopefully make this engine go to 300K!

[@EvzenKovar-i5p]

Valvoline is going to make a killing on this stuff. I’m on my second oil change. My ‘12 Toyota has a TSB for oil consumption. I didn’t have noticeable consumption at 120K, but I switched to VR&P to hedge against possible future consumption. The engine was immediately quieter/smoother sounding. I was really shocked at how much. Seen a lot of people make this comment. I doubt my rig will see a different oil for the rest of its service life.

[@jason5584]

I've got 10,000 mi two oil changes at 5K each on restore and protect. I haven't done any used oil analysis but I can tell you underneath my oil fill cap. Looking into my valve cover. My engine looks much cleaner than before.

[@pilotdog68]

Clearly VRP cleans more aggressively than other oils. The question is, is it too aggressive for long-term use? I have it in both my vehicles right now but I might go back to Pennzoil Platinum after a few OCIs

[@mhagnemae5202]

The detergent package is comparable to other high mileage oils, it’s the proprietary additives that work the extra magic.

[@Elysium.Dreams]

I just changed oil in my Jaguar XJL - 2014 w/ 70,000 miles using this, so eager to see how it does

[@Painting_Inspiration]

Great vid Lake! Just wanted to mention that your daughter's Corolla takes 0w8/0w16. I don't believe they have restore and protect in those viscosities just yet. 0w20 is the lightest grade they make currently from what I understand.

[@briankalagher6687]

I'm a huge fan of thicker oils so I'll be watching to see if Lake runs the 0w20 in his daughters corolla. I'm pretty sure he would do it. I'm a little surprised he wasn't using 5w30 in his van though. Obviously he knows way more about this stuff than I do so I love to watch and learn.

[@Mrluvshack]

thank you Lake, I have it running in my 2005 F250, and it cleaned it up so well, it released a cracked sleeve to one of my spark plugs. luckily skipping was the only issue. LOL better I found out then than later.

[@jackblack3886]

Impressive video and results! I'm going to try it, but all of us don't have dipsticks for the test samples.

[@Lastcall115]

They information you provide on your channel is outstanding, thank you for all you do.

[@buildurtruckurway9118]

Valvoline has been my favorite oil since my first car. I've used every brand under the sun in the few million miles I've driven. But Valvoline and Rotella are my go tos.

[@druzeroseven]

ill purchase this for my gunked up k24 for my accord with 174k km odo.Hopefully it restore the valve seals and reduce oil consumption

[@mhagnemae5202]

It’s not the valve seals that need cleaning, it’s the piston rings. It cured my 2011 CRV oil burner. (Same engine)

[@u.e.u.e.]

The headlights of your wife's car need some Restore & Protect, too! 😂🤭

[@Josh-b3c]

I've been using this oil ever since your first video about it haven't had any problems at all

[@Adam-nv9zo]

The Valvoline Restore and Protect is a great product. Even the bots in the comments section agree.

[@lgoamity]

Somebody don't forget to tell KZbinrs like F165... It's time to get on board and stop denying reality.

[@kristoffer3000]

Yeah, entire comment section reads like it's just a bunch of bots, suspicious to say the least.

[@davevan8864]

Great stuff Lake!!! I've said in the past I am bias as Dad had ONE job after college....Ashland/Valvoline. I am running a tests myself right now. I changed my Caddy CTS4 over to Restore at 93K miles. We'll see what we get there. Thanks for this info.

[@greggossman492]

I figured I would try this oil in my 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD 5.3 after watching Lake's first video. My truck only had 380,000 miles on it at the time, so I figured it was a good test bed LOL! I ran it about 5000 miles, I do a lot of highway driving and not too much city driving, but what I do drive is VERY short trips, not the best for engine life. I noticed a difference in engine idle within a couple of days, my MPG increased after the first tank fill-up and has increased 4 MPG total. I have changed the oil multiple times now using this oil, coming up on 400,000 miles. My MPG stabilized at +4, the idle quality is better than ever, performance is better than ever, and even the annoying 5.3 piston noise on cold start goes away much, much quicker now. The only reason I can give for that one is less build up on the pistons and better heat absorption into the piston, so it gets to operating temperature and size faster, which what you want. You don't want the little guys bouncing and slapping around in there cold any more than they absolutely have too. The ONLY thing I have changed during all of this is the oil, I've used same filter brand, size and style, same fuel, same air pressure in the tires to the 1/2 lb., and haven't touched the air filter it's a K&N style. I have to credit the oil. My dipstick was almost black with carbon and now looks brand new. I'm sold.

[@briankalagher6687]

Thanks Lake! I've been waiting for this one. It's been working great in my es350 with 207K miles. So cool to see that high Manganese number showing that it's cleaning the rings.

[@Swermie]

I have 173k miles on my 2000 Miata, and I’m about 300 miles into my first round! Every single video I’ve seen about this has been positive. I’m excited to get my old canyon carver back to tip top shape.

[@ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation]

On my 3rd Treatment. So Far So Great. 2001 5.3l V8 Silverado 250k miles .

[@mhagnemae5202]

I had a bad experience at a quick lube place and the tech only finger tightened the drain bolt. I didn’t notice until I got a warning light. Had a lot of crusty oxidation form on the upper part of my valve cover. I started doing my own oil changes but noticed my oil consumption was getting bad. About 1q/1,500 miles 😢. I tried VR&P and with the first 200 miles the consumption stopped 😮. The crusty deposits on the valve cover also started to soften and dissipate. At 1,000 miles I replaced the filter as a preventative since the valve cover is about half clean with the remaining deposits already softening up. This stuff is the real deal 🎉

[@carnold.knowledge]

I had an “oil production” issue in my wife’s 2011 Honda CR-V (K24 engine). Fuel dilution was at nearly 5% using GC method. After several ~3K oil changes with Valvoline Restore & Protect, I am below 2% on the last 5K oil change. The data tells me it is working.

[@mhagnemae5202]

I have same CRV. Strange that you had dilution problems since that didn’t start until gen-4. Anyway, I was consuming 1q/1,500 miles on mine and within 200 miles of the first oil change, my consumption has stopped. K24s are bullet proof 😅

[@carnold.knowledge]

@@mhagnemae5202 I inherited this vehicle at 45K, and it had the fuel dilution issue when I got it. Apparently I’m the only one with a port-injection engine that has fuel dilution issues, lol. Not sure why there are a lot of haters/skeptics out there. I pay less per 5 quart for R&P than I do for a lot of other average oils, so even if it’s just placebo, no harm.

[@TStheDeplorable]

So glad to see this. It was obvious that Valvoline blanketed KZbin car channels with free samples and who-knows-what-else to get reviews up all of a sudden. Thanks -- your scientific analysis should shed some real light on the stuff! My guess before seeing your video is that it's all hype. UPDATE: I'm surprised to see so much cleaning already. I really look forward to the next couple oil changes with the Valvoline. But, I'm left wondering about any adverse affects from using it, such as leaks being revealed as the deposits currently blocking the leaks are eaten away. I hope it turns out to be a wonder oil, but I'm leery.

[@donniediesel6.789]

Great to see, the data tell the story! Looks like they are not bluffing!

[@johnrichards1825]

I'm sold on it as well. I'm running it in my Tuscan hybrid. My fuel economy increased by over 3 mpg. I thought I was imagining it, but it's been consistent even with it getting colder which used to tank my fuel mpg on the highway.

[@AllenReinecke]

I've been waiting for your scientific review of Restore and Protect! 👍 I've seen lots of cursory reviews which lack any data other than a visual inside the valve cover. I've put it in my 2012 70k RAM Hemi and my 2012 75k Mustang. I'm still on Mobil 1 in my 2025 Camry as I don't see any 0W-8 Restore and Protect. It's great to see a product live up to its hype. ❤

[@budmanzoom4441]

Thank you! Very good to know but I am sticking to the Royal Purple. If I have to have an oil change place do it, I will use the Valvoline users.

[@KaoCenDarach]

Im doing a “study” myself with R&P and RP-HMX on a Kia and Honda. Right now Summit has a case of 3- 5qt jugs of the Royal Purple HMX for $99. I like the fact that the HMX has the Synerlex in it vs the Walmart stuff. Time will tell I guess

[@budmanzoom4441]

@@KaoCenDarach I'm doing a breakin on a 4.8L Chevy LS and just bought 6 qts of RP 10-30 breakin oil for $66 at Walmart. It's great stuff. I'll be running the RP HPS after breakin.

[@KaoCenDarach]

@@budmanzoom4441 I got a ‘22 Ram with the 5.7 with 20k on it. Been wanting to run the HPS but the way the bottle is worded and all the “comment section experts” about it being bad for cats, makes me hesitant. If your burning enough oil for the “high zinc” to hurt your cats, you probably got bigger problems to worry about right? Am I missing something or is it ok to run the HPS in a newer vehicle to KEEP it good and clean and well protected?

[@budmanzoom4441]

@@KaoCenDarach I am no expert but I have had no problems with my other vehicles cats using RP. I think you are right about oil burning engines and cats, with any synthetic oil.

[@ibrahimqari9189]

Boss any news about Amsoil SS test

[@ScullyBrewing]

Ive got a 99 suburban with 130k miles, its done mostly city driving in its life. Im going to have my mechanic try this oil on my next few changes to see what happens

[@かこ-f8u]

Hey TMOG, Thank you so much for making these kind of scientific videos. There's not many people doing yt videos like you, with real testing and not just empty words. I watched your valvoline test facility vid and wanted to suggest getting a camera stabilizer for those "in terrain" not studio recorded videos. Did a quick google search and I think something like a DJI Osmo mobile would work great. Cheers from Chile.

[@5thMile]

Totally appreciate your scientific approach, methods and doggone good videos. Long-time fan!

[@lelenbates3367]

I just put the Restore and Protect in mistress's Honda Crosstour. She works about 5 miles away and she does not drive far enough in winter to properly heat the oil and her engine has varnish as a result even using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum changed every 3,000 miles. She is also getting moisture on the filler cap. I told her she needs to take a longer drive somewhere every week to remove moisture. After a few hundred miles the oil still looks clean and the looking through the oil filler hole I don't see a difference yet. Probably the oil needs a higher oil temperature promote cleaning then it has been seeing. I wonder if cold winter temperatures reduce the cleaning efficiency, if so they should note it on the oil container.

[@garyganser2451]

I would be interested to hear how many longer trips it takes each week in winter. All of my cars are driven more miles, but I have friends who drive less and all I can say is every week they need to take it further (like 10 miles). I don't really know if that is often enough.

[@igorpotocnik7231]

Don't hold it against me, but you really don't want your wife to take frequent longer drives, she might meet somebody ;), rather let her destroy her car before time.

[@mrbmd710]

Take the car yourself drive it on the freeway 😉

[@cpftank09]

I just put VRP in my 15 Tacoma with 65k. I’ve only got about 500mi on VRP. I’m not expecting miracles, but I figure it can only help. In my 91 non-turbo MR2 it’s helped with oil consumption already. It was at about 1qt per 2k miles. Right now with 2500mi on the VRP it was only down about 1/2qt. So it’s doing something.

[@lanwickum]

Might have to try that in one of high miles cheap vehicles I have for running around the farm with. I just change the oil every 3-5K miles with good synthetic oil and that seems to improve and clean. I have not tested anything.

[@briankalagher6687]

Tried this stuff in my sisters 2013 Hyundai accent with 155K miles. she had just gone 7k miles on an oil change and when I checked the oil and she was down 2 qts on an engine that only takes 3.5qts. So first I yelled at her for trying to ruin her car then I put in 5w 30 restore and protect instead of the 5w 20 it calls for. I did the first oil change at 1600 miles because i was worried about all the sludge I saw. It only burned one tenth of a qt in that time. Will do 3k on the next change and then see how it goes. I'm having fun with this engine because I can actually see the sludge slowly coming off the oil fill tube on the car and I can tell it's burning less oil. I think it's a great oil for these little direct injected engines. Running it in my 207K mile toyota v6 too but that engine with 5K changes its whole life is harder to see any changes and that thing does not burn oil. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@OGBRADASS]

I just put it in my 2006 Honda Accord with 365,000 miles. Hope it works out! Engine was pretty clean tho, ran Castrol GTX High Mileage it's whole life.

[@kerrylewis2581]

Thanks for sharing this information. VRP could be a game-changer for many engines

[@davidresar8256]

Science plus results... excellent!

[@BryanOnofre]

Would definitely like to see how the restore and protect does against the OEM Toyota oil in your daughters car. Thanks for the informative videos, I’ve watched all of them.

[@Duchydog]

Awesome! Shocked that Lake went 10K miles on any oil and had any deposits in his engine. Wish R&P was made in other grades such 10W-40 or 15W-40/50 for older flat tappet cars. Is the Valvoline “Cummins” the product to buy then?

[@avotius]

Got a 90 Honda Accord with 194k, I'm gonna try this next oil change.

[@glenherbert7606]

Always great videos. Love that you pass on the knowledge. Even when in other videos it is above everyone's heads.

[@southerncross3638]

We have a 01 Ford Excursion V10 that has always been well maintained and put RP in it a month ago.engine definitely runs smoother .I don't know about mpg, but hey, it's a Ford V10..👍

[@nicholaspetre1]

Superb video. So great that you are out there doing all this, Lake. Good bless!

[@lonwillis783]

The only thing holding my 1975 olds together were the oil change decals in the doorway all said Valvoline on them.

[@usocrazy6133]

Awesome video, thanks Lake!

[@themotoroilgeek]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Apothecarii]

This oil is fixing a lot of issues with MDS and VVT on high mileage cars that have sticky or stuck solenoids. I think this stuff is the greatest thing to happen to motor oils in a while.

[@billhusted1753]

About had a heart attack when you put the dipstick on the battery! LOl.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

LOVE your educational (and entertaining) vids Lake! This is more evidence this new oil is a breakthrough. Question sir, when I get a new vehicle, is it optimal to use R&P from first oil change and stay with it?

[@kennethboatner8611]

My old Mazda truck is burning oil like mad. The engine was built 15 years ago, machined on the tighter end and NPR rings used . A compression test shows 170 psi on each cyl. and no bore scoring . I’m currently on my first run of restore and protect. It will be interesting to see what my first sample looks like. I was going to in-frame it but I want to see what this oil can really do.

[@MrsSunshine75]

I started using Valvoline restore and protect in my 390,000 mile cavalier just a month or so back after watching Lakes first video on the product, super glad he took it one step farther and brought to us this new video! Thank you so much Lake for doing what you do!

[@shanesmith6242]

Nice to see a product that actually does what it claims! Thanks for the video.

[@DanielSmith-yp7mw]

I just wonder how much additional benefit there is running the Valvoline R&P vs a good quality full synthetic and being religious about oil changes. I know Amsoil claims to keep your engine squeaky clean if you run it full time. May have to give the Valvoline a shot in my old F150 with a 150K mile 4.2. Been super consistent about 5 to 6K mile oil changes and running full synthetic oils for the last 6 years. Due for a change now. Good video and good info!

[@DGKChoice]

I just bought a used 2015 Subaru Impreza Sport with 112k on it. When it came to do my second oil change your video popped up about this oil so i used it because who knows what the previous owner was doing lol. Good to see it seems to be working as intended and ill use this for the next few changes! Thanks for the work sir!

[@MidwestF150]

Hey @Motorgeek - love this video! I like the idea of looking at the dipstick as a pressure test on the Valvoline R&P. One of the things I will be doing on my channel is monitoring the buildup near the fill cap. There is some buildup around that area, and it looks like sludge. Question for you, would you ever consider running VRP in your vehicle(s) indefinitely? Why or why not? Thanks in advance!

[@jinnnguyen7077]

My 2005 S2000 is 1000 mi into Valvoline Restore & Protect. My mpg did went up to 25mpg w/ above average range on hwy (usually 23mpg) Now on this tank, I'm checking to see how it would be for above average street range (usually 20 or 21mpg)

[@j.1294]

Thank you for a great vid as always on this channel! If I may ask: Ist the cleaning activity of this oil even better than that of HD-Oils for Diesel engines? Best regards!

[@jamescaron6465]

That was a superb presentation. you use the scientific method exactly as how it is supposed to be used. Thanks for sharing the results, that was very helpful. P.S. you should rename yourself "Dr Oil" or "the Oil Doctor"!

[@The-Jokes-on-You]

Now, this is good content! I too would like to know how it does in newer car's & is it netter for something with direct injection that is prone to high carbon build up? 🤔

[@leebornaman5508]

Trying this in a '17 Terrain, with 57k. Previously, only serviced with GM filters and oil. By the dealership. Out of warranty. My baby now. Had fuel blowby before..could smell it on the dipstick. After 500 miles now, I noticed almost no " fuel" smell or dilution. Intend to change and eyeball the filter at 500 miles. Find your info imperative and informative.

[@samuelchouman2466]

Nice your wife and I have the same car. But I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum bc it was on sale on Amazon.

[@Haffschlappe]

Please test soviet Engine oils

[@cyyber1]

Too bad my local Walmart sells it for $30 but is always out of the 5W-30. I went to the three big name auto parts stores and they all wanted $40 and none would match it. One even called Walmart and verified it was in stock and they still couldn’t match it. But hey as long as the shareholders are happy that’s all that matters right!

[@mhagnemae5202]

The 2Walmarts near me are always out of 0W/20 😅. Advance Auto has a deal going on until 12/4 where you buy a 5 quart jug and get an oil filter for free. It retails 8 bucks higher at AA but the free oil filter makes up for it.

[@jcnpresser]

I switched my wife’s kia over to this, 229k miles on it and I’ve been using Motorcraft 5w20 in it with Motorcraft filter, Ford tech lol. I have always went 7-8 k on the oil changes cause the oil was always clean looking and it looked clean in the engine from what I could see. It’s got 6k on it with the clean and restore and the oil looks dirty and I’m planning on changing it cause of it. I hope the oil consumption cuts down on it. That’s the main reason I switched it. We’ll see, fingers crossed. By the way,? As of now it seems like it’s burned the same amount of oil, in 6k miles, 2 quarts I think.

[@dayhawk3385]

My 2001 silverado 5.3 with 180k went from consuming a quart every 2000 miles to a half a quart every 4000 miles after 2 oil changes with VRP.

[@billyp333]

Thank you

[@themotoroilgeek]

You're welcome!

[@Tim007rus]

Guys look at the clean dipstick closer you can see mechanical scratches from rubbing the burnt oil off with something like a sponge Hey I’m not saying valvoline isn’t great oil but There is no way only in 5k miles any oil could clean that good

[@davidvankainen6711]

@@Tim007rus The oilgeek has NOT ever recommended snake oil additives to treat oil, referring to it as playing russian roullette, rather trusting engineered oils (but testing them to be sure).

[@MrFastFox666]

My car had some sludge when I got it and Restore and Protect cleaned it right up. There's still varnish in the engine but it's much cleaner inside now

[@Shouk02]

I have an 08 accord 2.4L and started using R&P a couple of oil changes ago. The oil consumption has stopped and the timing chain rattle on start up has slowly been getting better. just looking in the oil fill its noticeably cleaner.

[@Shouk02]

I should also mention it has 318K miles

[@Lawnfella]

Wondering if these cleaning solvents in the oil will deteriorate seals and modern wet belts (oil pump/timing belts) faster

[@star9732]

It most likely will, there’s no magic sauce that other manufacturers aren’t aware of. It just has more of the normal detergents that in large quantities can cause problems. if you are having some trouble with stuck rings or similar using it once or twice might be a good idea, but not over a long-term. In a new engine, it may even be detrimental. At the end of the day, Who cares if there’s some varnish buildup on the internal parts if it’s not causing any issues.

[@Lawnfella]

@@star9732 uoa’s/voa show that it doesn’t have more detergents unless it’s something you cannot see on the uoa

[@andyallen1772]

I also worry about it. It may cause rear main seal leak or deteriorate the valve stem seals. Who know? Nobody yet. I won’t use it yet until it’s fully verified.

[@johnd5805]

Interesting. Rob Dahm uses Valvoline in his rotaries. I'd like to see you do something on the home oil change things from the top out of the dipstick thing.

[@CarSteve]

I’m using it in my 5 cylinder Volvo in an attempt to help consumption. Unfortunate, a couple changes in consumption is slightly up, but I’m going to try a bit longer. On bright side, I did oil analysis and the wear at 5000 miles was very low just like Lake is showing in the video. 4ppm iron on mine. Shame it is consuming more than euro oil, or I’d use it forever.

[@Jay-nc7vk]

Excellent video, Gilbert/Lewis! Thank you!

[@mp9228]

Looks good! I wonder if we can find this in the box stores anytime soon, i haven't been able to find it

[@shakerman55]

My Walmart has it in stock. They will probably roll it out in most of them next year.

[@davidvankainen6711]

Got mine from WallyWorld in MI. Had a "NEW" sticker on the jugs. 5W30 and 0W20

[@mhagnemae5202]

Advance Auto is running sale right now. If you buy a 5 quart jug you get a free filter (any brand). AA is a bit pricey compared to Walmart, but the free filter makes it a great deal. I think the sale ends 12/4

[@mhagnemae5202]

@@shakerman55 I have two Walmarts near me. They have all the common grades, but 0W/20 is nearly always OOS. What does that tell you about these new emission standards and looser fighting piston rings…

[@TTime685]

Would this oil increase the chances of seal/gasket leaks even more than regular synthetic? On high mileage older vehicles

[@kendavis1198]

Wish I'd a seen this 2 WEEKS AGO. I just changed the OIL on my FORD WINDSTAR with the Valvoline Extended Protection, I wudda Used this Stuff.

[@drewk5929]

I’m running this oil and am on the second change I gotta say the motor sounds better.