- High performance and protection for today's engines that run at high RPM.
- New ashless anti-wear additives combined with ZDDP provide ultimate wear protection.
- Enhanced anti-foam system helps protect the engine even during extreme stress.
- Enhanced additives protect against high-temperature deposits for a cleaner engine.
- Friction modifiers help improve horsepower output.
Product Description
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Valvoline's VR1 Motor Oil - The #1 selling racing motor oil and
race track proven. VR1 Racing Motor Oil's exclusive chemistry is
designed to reduce friction and enhance power. It is among the
most popular engine lubricants in all types of racing including
CART, stock car and drag racing. It is recommended for engines
burning oline and full or partial alcohol fuels in track and
street service.Have techical questions, please feel free to call
our Tech Service # 1-800-TeamVal
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Motor oil is made from crude oil and is used to lubricate, clean,
and cool engines. Types of motor oil include conventional,
synthetic, diesel, bio-based, hybrid (blends of conventional and
synthetic), and recycled oils. Motor oil varies in weight and
viscosity, as well as additives that some manufacturers add to
the oil during the refining process. A numerical code system
created by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) grades motor
oils according to viscosity--the higher the number between 0 and
60, the more viscous (thicker) the oil is. Most consumer motor
oils are graded by two numbers, with the first number indicating
cold weather (Winter or "W") performance.
SAE 10W-30
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This oil has a weight of SAE 10W-30, meaning it has an SAE
viscosity rating of 10 in cold temperatures and a rating of 30 at
normal operating temperature. Always check your vehicle's owner's
manual to verify that this is the correct weight of motor oil for
your vehicle.
Conventional Motor Oil
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This oil is a conventional motor oil, meaning it is refined from
crude oil or petroleum products. Conventional motor oils may or
may not have additives included after refining. Conventional
motor oils are more versatile than synthetic or hybrid motor
oils, because they are suitable for use with nearly all types of
modern vehicle engines, from cars and trucks to motorcycles,
ATVs, farm equipment, and more.
Racing Oil
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Racing oils are designed for track cars and other types of
high-compression vehicles intended for motorsports competition.
They contain particular additives for increased engine horsepower
and reduced friction on metal parts, and provide special
protection for engines with high compression or higher
horsepower. Racing oils usually include fewer detergents than
regular conventional motor oils.
Please note that many, if not all, oils labelled as racing oils
are not street legal, and it is not recommended to put racing oil
in a conventional passenger vehicle. Make sure to double-check
the product label as well as the specifications of your vehicle
to ensure proper usage.
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From the Manufacturer
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Valvoline VR1 Racing Motor Oil - High Zinc Provides Race-Level
Protection for Any Vehicle
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Valvoline offers a line of racing motor oils that are designed
for the serious racer. Race car engines are operated at high
speeds for hours at a time. In order to get optimal performance
from your engine, it is important to choose the right racing
motor oil.
Racing oils are critical for creating a balance between
preventing wear and engine failure while maintaining power and
durability. Valvoline racing oils are optimized for track use and
engineered to provide you with maximum horsepower while
protecting engine parts in extreme racing conditions. Each racing
oil product has been engineered with both power and durability in
mind. Plus, they are specially formulated with zinc and
phosphorus additives to create a protective film that reduces
metal-to-metal contact and friction on engine parts.
More NA Sprint Cup and top NHRA crew chiefs use Valvoline.
Valvoline Racing Oil's exclusive chemistry is designed to reduce
friction and enhance power. It is among the most popular engine
lubricants in all types of racing including paved and dirt ovals,
and drag racing. It is formulated for race engines, but
compatible with passenger vehicles too.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valvoline VR1 Racing Motor Oil
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When did Valvoline start making motor oil specifically for
racing?
Racers have been depending on Valvoline for more than 100 years.
Valvoline formulated the first racing motor oil in 1965 and
Valvoline VR-1 Racing Motor Oil is the best-selling motor oil of
all time. It can also be used for today's cars.
What are the benefits to using a racing oil versus a regular
"street legal" oil?
The Valvoline VR1 Racing and "Not Street Legal" Racing Oils
contain additional additives for increased horsepower and reduced
friction on metal parts, provide extra wear protection for high
compression/higher horsepower engines, and include less
detergents than regular conventional motor oils.
What is zinc?
The anti-wear additive simply referred to as "zinc" by most car
enthusiasts is actually short for Zinc DialkylDithiophosphates or
ZDDP. Its primary role is to prevent metal-to-metal contact
between engine parts by forming a protective film. Despite being
referred to as "zinc," this additive actually contains zinc and
phosphorus, with phosphorus performing the anti-wear function.
Why have the zinc/phosphorus levels in motor oil changed?
With ever increasing limits on emissions, automobile
manufacturers have tightened emission control systems on newer
vehicles. This is one of several factors considered when the
American Petroleum Institute (API) sets standards for motor oil.
The current API standard is "SM" which replaced the previous "SL"
classification. Because phosphorus can poison a vehicle's
emission system, the level of zinc is lower for current motor
oil.
What is the controversy surrounding the a of zinc in motor
oil?
Many hands-on car enthusiasts and engine experts believe the
lower levels of zinc in "SM" motor oil is causing excessive wear
in older style push-rod and flat tappet engines. This is despite
the fact that all new motor oil classifications are intended to
be backward compatible. This has resulted in the widely accepted
belief that modern motor oil is not adequate to protect older
engines.
What solutions does Valvoline offer to the zinc issue?
Valvoline offers two solutions to the zinc issue:
1. Valvoline VR1: Contains 75% higher zinc than SM motor oil
with a balanced additive package designed to work in both racing
and street-legal applications. This product will protect older
style push-rod and flat tappet engines. Valvoline provides this
product in both multi and mono viscosity grades: 20w50, straight
50, 10w30, straight 30, straight 40, and straight 60.
2. Longer-Lasting Zinc/Phosphorus: Valvoline uses an advanced
zinc/phosphorus additive that keeps higher levels of phosphorus
in the motor oil where it protects the engine instead of
poisoning the catalytic converter. Valvoline is the only brand
offering this unique additive across its entire line of passenger
car motor oils including SynPower -- the only synthetic offering
this additive.
Which oil has more zinc/ZDDP: VR1 or "Not Street Legal" oil?
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil contains .13% of Zinc and .12% of
Phosphorus compared to the Valvoline "Not Street Legal" Racing
Oil which contains .14% of Zinc and .13% of Phosphorus.
Can I use an additive to boost the zinc level?
You can use an additive to increase the zinc level. However,
check with your motor oil manufacturer to ensure the additive is
compatible with your motor oil.
Is VR1 a conventional oil, a synthetic or a blend?
Valvoline VR1 is a conventional, non-synthetic racing oil.
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