Valvoline VR1 Racing 20w-50 Engine Oil

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Cortina wrote: Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:37 pm Thanks - but no work for me. Suddenly Opie have decided that N. Ireland is not in the UK anymore . (And therefore free post does not apply !!)

Interesting - wonder if the rest of the citizens here know that
It's Fedex delivery - so a Fedex decision i woukd think.......................
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anglophone1 wrote: Sat Jul 12, 2025 5:49 pm
Cortina wrote: Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:37 pm Thanks - but no work for me. Suddenly Opie have decided that N. Ireland is not in the UK anymore . (And therefore free post does not apply !!)

Interesting - wonder if the rest of the citizens here know that
It's Fedex delivery - so a Fedex decision i woukd think.......................
Opie oils made the offer , NOT Fedex .
PS .... check spelling Clive !
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KS wrote: Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:52 pm .... it has a high zinc content.
I always thought that that was the big attraction of Valvoline VR1.
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That is my understanding too .
Helps to reduce bearing surface wear?
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Particularly good for reducing wear between cam lobes and cam followers on older engines.
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Thank you for posting this. Just ordered some.

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I’ve used this in my early 911s for many years. Available from the local motor factors in Cork too.
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just ordered some too, thanks for the heads up
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10 litres bought too 8)
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Thanks, I've also just ordered some. :)
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I spoke to James at C&M about giving a short 20 slide PowerPoint presentation, on Which Oil, at the evening meal for the DDK get-together. He said he was really excited and I had the slot directly after Clive's speech!

PS about as welcome as a dinner party i attended 35/40 years ago. After dessert my mate's Mrs got out a flip chart. Then gave us a 45 minute presentation on a pyramid marketing scheme. My mate tried to sink deeper and deeper into his chair!

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:lol: .. and I was so enthusiastic about it too Neil :lol:
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What’s the thoughts on Shell Helix HX5 15W-40?

I’ve always used it but can’t remember why!
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Well most modern synthetics are good for our engines. However, the 20/50 racing oil is superior. A better viscosity index so more stable through the heat range and a better rating A3/B4 v A3/B3. Meaning the racing 20/50 base oil is a better quality before additives are added.

I hope this helps.

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Thanks I just ordered 20litres
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