Free case of Valvoline VR1 high zinc oil
05-11-2011, 02:38 PM
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Took advantage of it. I didn't buy any for my car since the oil was just changed before the sale in December. 
I do mine every 6 months regardless of mileage.
I do mine every 6 months regardless of mileage.
05-11-2011, 03:31 PM
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Seriously?
That's just a total waste of money, dude.
Synthetic oils have been proven to last well over a year and 20,000 miles in our cars.
Do some research - it is well documented here. Links are in the New visitor FAQ thread.
That's just a total waste of money, dude.
Synthetic oils have been proven to last well over a year and 20,000 miles in our cars.
Do some research - it is well documented here. Links are in the New visitor FAQ thread.
05-17-2011, 01:20 AM
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I am planning to use this stuff to top off my car as the Mobil 1 drops down in my sump, so long as it stays good-colored.
Both are synthetics w/ decent zinc content. Does anyone see a problem with that idea?
Both are synthetics w/ decent zinc content. Does anyone see a problem with that idea?
05-17-2011, 08:44 AM
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05-17-2011, 08:04 PM
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Just found this and signed myself up. Free case, up to $50 with rebate, of VR1 the high zinc oil.
http://www.valvolinevr1racingoil.com/
http://www.valvolinevr1racingoil.com/
Rod
05-18-2011, 08:19 AM
#42
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Yep, guess they had too many takers at $50 and unlike other rebate forms these required inputting name, address, etc. and then when printed have unique bar codes and name already on them...
07-01-2011, 12:17 PM
#43
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Got my rebate check yesterday. $29.94.
Someone mentioned the oil-burning of this stuff. Here is my experience with that:
I drove to Colorado last week for the Pike's Peak Hillclimb and some fishing. When I left, I had straight M1 in the sump. I did a couple of high-speed runs thru the desert, no issues.
On the way home, I topped off the car w/ 2 quarts of the Valvoline. I immediately noticed an oil-burning smell at speeds above about 110.
Could be just a coincidence. I did lots of dusty driving, so the car will get an oil change soon. I'll use M1 again.
Someone mentioned the oil-burning of this stuff. Here is my experience with that:
I drove to Colorado last week for the Pike's Peak Hillclimb and some fishing. When I left, I had straight M1 in the sump. I did a couple of high-speed runs thru the desert, no issues.
On the way home, I topped off the car w/ 2 quarts of the Valvoline. I immediately noticed an oil-burning smell at speeds above about 110.
Could be just a coincidence. I did lots of dusty driving, so the car will get an oil change soon. I'll use M1 again.
07-01-2011, 01:04 PM
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Someone mentioned the oil-burning of this stuff. Here is my experience with that:
I drove to Colorado last week for the Pike's Peak Hillclimb and some fishing. When I left, I had straight M1 in the sump. I did a couple of high-speed runs thru the desert, no issues.
On the way home, I topped off the car w/ 2 quarts of the Valvoline. I immediately noticed an oil-burning smell at speeds above about 110.
Could be just a coincidence. I did lots of dusty driving, so the car will get an oil change soon. I'll use M1 again.
I drove to Colorado last week for the Pike's Peak Hillclimb and some fishing. When I left, I had straight M1 in the sump. I did a couple of high-speed runs thru the desert, no issues.
On the way home, I topped off the car w/ 2 quarts of the Valvoline. I immediately noticed an oil-burning smell at speeds above about 110.
Could be just a coincidence. I did lots of dusty driving, so the car will get an oil change soon. I'll use M1 again.
Anyone else experience this?
I bought some but haven't used any yet. Have not receive my rebate check yet.
On that issue - is there any problems with adding this synthetic to the existing Mobile 1 currently in my engine? I had bought this VR1 syn with the plan of using it to top off, as erik had done.
07-01-2011, 01:47 PM
#45
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weird, I sent in for two rebates, one in my name to my office, the other fo rmy wife at home address. Sent same day. One came back with $50 rebate, the other $29.95?? samy purchases, same (thoug unitque forms), etrc.