Valvoline VV855 Racing Synthetic 20W50 NOT STREET LEGAL Motor Oil, Pack of Six 1 Quart Bottles

Valvoline VV855 Racing Synthetic 20W50 NOT STREET LEGAL Motor Oil, Pack of Six 1 Quart Bottles Review

Valvoline VV855 Racing Synthetic 20W50 NOT STREET LEGAL Motor Oil, Pack of Six 1 Quart Bottles Feature

• Designed for high performance race engines
• Helps increase horsepower through advance friction modifier balanced with reduced detergent levels
• Contains increased amounts of zinc for extra engine protection
• Not for use in wet clutch applications

Valvoline Racing Synthetic (VR1) Motor Oil - Trusted by Top Engine Builders and Crew Chiefs in Extreme Racing Conditions

Valvoline offers a line of racing motor oils that are designed for the serious racer. Race car engines are operated at high speeds for hours at a time. In order to get optimal performance from your engine it is important to choose the right racing motor oil.

Racing oils are critical for creating a balance between preventing wear and engine failure while maintaining power and durability. Valvoline's racing oils are optimized for track use and engineered to provide you with maximum horsepower while protecting engine parts in extreme racing conditions. Each racing oil product has been engineered with both power and durability in mind. Plus, they are specially formulated with zinc and phosphorus additives to create a protective film that reduces metal-to-metal contact and friction on engine parts.

Valvoline's advanced racing synthetic is easily distinguished by its sapphire blue color, but the real difference is the track-proven additive package engineered to maximize horsepower and provide extreme wear protection. The high zinc SL formula is designed for the track, but is great for high performance passenger vehicles too, including flat tappet applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Valvoline VR1 Racing Motor Oil

What is zinc?
The anti-wear additive simply referred to as "zinc" by most car enthusiasts is actually short for Zinc DialkylDithiophosphates or ZDDP. Its primary role is to prevent metal-to-metal contact between engine parts by forming a protective film. Despite being referred to as "zinc," this additive actually contains zinc and phosphorus, with phosphorus performing the anti-wear function.

Why have the zinc/phosphorus levels in motor oil changed?
With ever increasing limits on emissions, automobile manufacturers have tightened emission control systems on newer vehicles. This is one of several factors considered when the American Petroleum Institute (API) sets standards for motor oil. The current API standard is "SM" which replaced the previous "SL" classification. Because phosphorus can poison a vehicle's emission system, the level of zinc is lower for current motor oil.

What is the controversy surrounding the amount of zinc in motor oil?
Many hands-on car enthusiasts and engine experts believe the lower levels of zinc in "SM" motor oil is causing excessive wear in older style push-rod and flat tappet engines. This is despite the fact that all new motor oil classifications are intended to be backward compatible. This has resulted in the widely accepted belief that modern motor oil is not adequate to protect older engines.

Can I use an additive to boost the zinc level?
You can use an additive to increase the zinc level. However, check with your motor oil manufacturer to ensure the additive is compatible with your motor oil.

Valvoline's Synthetic Racing Oil - Formulated to give racers a competitive edge through more horsepower. Valvoline Synthetic Racing Oil is designed for racing application only. Its unique formulation contains premium syntheitc base stocks and advanced additive technology to reduce internal friction and help enhance horsepower output.Have techical questions, please feel free to call our Tech Service # 1-800-TeamVal