Not only does Valvoline Restore & Protect meet today’s engine oil specifications but Restore & Protect is the first and only motor oil in market that actively cleans your engine, removing up to 100% of engine killing deposits and helping prevent future deposits from forming.¹ Restore & Protect is the highest performing product in the Valvoline portfolio. Not only does it exceed all the ILSAC GF-6A and API SP industry requirements, but it has superior wear protection and, critically, removes deposits from pistons and prevents more from forming.

¹ Up to 100% piston deposit removal when used as directed for four or more consecutive oil changes at standard maintenance intervals, based on adapted sequence IIIH testing.

No, Restore & Protect is not an engine treatment. It is a fully formulated ILSAC GF-6A and API SP motor oil, exceeding the requirements of each specification. Restore & Protect works to its fullest capabilities when used consistently during regular oil drain intervals.

When it comes to Restore & Protect, consistency is key. Use Restore & Protect consistently as recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer to get the best results.

Yes! Restore & Protect starts working within the first oil drain interval and continues to work as long as you use the product.

No! If you use the grade (viscosity) and oil type your manufacturer recommends, there are no compatibility concerns.

Restore & Protect will be available here beginning Winter 2023. Check the Valvoline website for the most up-to-date information.

SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, and SAE 5W-30

No! If you use the grade (viscosity) and oil specification your manufacturer recommends, there will be no warranty concerns.

Cleaner parts at 300k miles than at 100k miles. After initial testing of deposit buildup at 100k miles, Valvoline completed an additional 200k miles of testing comparing deposit buildup with Restore & Protect to deposit buildup with an industry qualified GF-6 oil. Valvoline then conducted further modified industry testing confirming the results based on on-the-road driving habits.

Valvoline’s Active Clean technology chemically dissolves deposits into microscopic pieces, which are then suspended in the motor oil, eventually leaving the engine during the next oil change. There is no impact to the performance or longevity of the oil filter.

Piston deposits rob your engine of horsepower, fuel economy, and engine life. An engine contains countless metal surfaces, including cylinder walls, pistons, piston rings, camshaft lobes, bearings, timing chains, and many more. These metal surfaces are constantly interacting and moving next to each other as the engine is running. A clean metal surface is crucial to minimizing friction between these metal surfaces, ensuring optimal power while maximizing fuel economy.

Deposits and varnish inhibit the formation of the oil film on the metal surface and can prevent anti-wear additives, detergents, and friction modifiers from forming an effective protect layer. Deposits and varnish also insulate metal surfaces and don’t allow heat to be removed effectively, leading to higher engine operating temperatures (which can lead to even more deposits).

High Mileage protects against wear and prevents leaks. Restore & Protect not only protects against wear, but also removes deposits and stops more from forming.

No. If you are looking for a DEXOS-certified product, the Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic and Extended Protection items are DEXOS certified. For all others, Restore & Protect is the best option.