WHERE CAN I PURCHASE VALVOLINE PRODUCTS?
Valvoline products are distributed throughout Europe with the support of a vast network of professional distribution channel partners. In the province of Teramo, Autoricambi Tritella SRL has always distributed the Valvoline brand, in our warehouses you can find all the products in the range.
HOW CAN I CONTACT VALVOLINE FOR MERCHANDISING, ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES?
Autoricambi Tritella Srl is determined to work for the promotion of the Valvoline brand in workshops throughout Italy. For collaboration requests related to the brand do not hesitate to contact us.
DOES ENGINE OIL EXPIRE?
Valvoline engine oils do not have documented expiration dates. When stored in optimal conditions, the product will remain stable for a long period of time. It can be used as long as the API/ACEA rating on the label continues to meet or exceed the requirements listed in your vehicle's owner's manual. If the rating is still current, it is recommended that you shake the container before use to mix in any additives that may have settled.
DOES ENGINE OIL GET DRY OR DIRTY?
Yes, engine oil gets damaged. Oil additives wear out and combustion byproducts build up in the oil. Changing the oil consistently removes combustion byproducts and replenishes additives.
CAN ENGINE OIL IMPROVE POWER?
Yes. Special oil formulas with friction modifiers and special additives help improve or restore power. Low viscosity (lighter) oils can improve power as long as they separate moving parts and maintain engine life. The optimum oil viscosity for a given engine is specified by the car manufacturer.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL, FOR EXAMPLE FROM 5W-20 TO 10W-30?
It depends. Some vehicle manufacturers offer a range of recommended engine oil viscosity grades based on the outside temperature in which the vehicle is driven. Other manufacturers recommend using only one oil viscosity grade. For optimum engine performance, always follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner's manual.
IS IT OK TO USE 5W-30 IN A CAR IF THE OWNER'S MANUAL CALLS FOR 5W-20?
Valvoline does not recommend this. Using a heavier grade than recommended may result in reduced fuel economy, increased engine loads, and ultimately reduced engine life. Using a lighter grade than recommended may result in excessive mechanical wear and reduced engine life. To get the best possible engine performance, follow the recommended viscosity and maintenance schedule provided in your vehicle owner's manual.
WHAT DOES THE "W" IN AN ENGINE OIL GRADE MEAN?
The "w" in engine oil viscosity indicates winter. The first number in the oil viscosity rating refers to a cold viscosity. The lower this number, the less viscous the oil will be at cold temperatures. For example, a 5W engine oil will flow better at lower temperatures than a 15W engine oil. The higher number, following the "w," refers to the warm weather viscosity, or how thin the oil is at warm temperatures. The higher the number, the thicker the oil is at a given temperature.
IS THICKER OIL BETTER?
In some circumstances, a thicker oil may be used to compensate for the increased clearances (spaces between the bearing and the rotating shaft) that have developed over the years. A large change in bearing clearances may result in poorer lubrication. For best performance, always follow the engine oil viscosity recommendations in your vehicle owner's manual.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING A RACING OIL OVER REGULAR CAR OIL?
Valvoline VR1 Racing and other racing oils are not intended for passenger cars. They contain additional additives for increased power and reduced friction on metal parts, provide additional wear protection for high compression/high horsepower engines, and include fewer detergents than regular conventional oils.
WHAT IS ZINC ENGINE OIL?
The anti-wear additive simply called zinc by most car enthusiasts is actually short for zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate or ZDDP. Its primary role is to prevent metal-to-metal contact between engine parts by forming a protective film. Although referred to as zinc, ZDDP also contains phosphorus, which helps perform the anti-wear function in engine oil.
WHY ARE ZINC/PHOSPHORUS LEVELS IN ENGINE OIL LOWER TODAY?
With ever-increasing emissions restrictions, automakers have tightened emissions control systems on newer vehicles. This is one of several factors taken into consideration when automotive industry organizations like API or ACEA set standards for zinc-containing motor oil. Because phosphorus can poison a vehicle's emission system, the zinc level is lower in today's motor oils. Valvoline uses a new type of zinc/phosphorus that maintains the previous level of engine wear protection while reducing the impact on the emission system.
