I use Valvoline VR1 Racing 20W-50 in my Excel and I notice they have changed the formulation as of January 2024. Apparently interchangeable with the old version but it smells a little different.
Does anyone know whey they changed it?
New formulation of Valvoline VR1 Racing 20W-50 oil
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Re: New formulation of Valvoline VR1 Racing 20W-50 oil
Hi post was a while ago, any news please as I use same too as advised by Lotus Bits, any news as Mike at Lotus Bits might have some info ?
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Re: New formulation of Valvoline VR1 Racing 20W-50 oil
I should imagine the changes are improvements and keeping it up to date with the latest technology. Nothing to worry about. I will carry on using it - mainly because I have 6 litres in the loft!
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Re: New formulation of Valvoline VR1 Racing 20W-50 oil
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