Valvoline syn oil 4718M
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Melting Slicks
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Valvoline syn oil 4718M
Just came back from wally world with a couple of jugs of Valvoline 5W30and it now sports a label that says it exceeds GM 4718M spec.
The best part is it was only 19.00 for a 5qt jug, guess Mobil screwed around to long getting back in production.
The best part is it was only 19.00 for a 5qt jug, guess Mobil screwed around to long getting back in production.
Burning Brakes
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About 4-weeks ago I purchased the 5 quart jug of the Valvoline 5w-30 full Synthetic and it makes no such claim. I still have the jug.(Purchased for use in another car.)
I did notice at the time that Pennzoil full synthetic 5w-30 stated that it meets the GM4718 spec. Bought the Valvoline as it was on sale – and a lot cheaper at the time – and was not for the C5 at the time.
P.S. Good to know - Thanks for posting
I did notice at the time that Pennzoil full synthetic 5w-30 stated that it meets the GM4718 spec. Bought the Valvoline as it was on sale – and a lot cheaper at the time – and was not for the C5 at the time.
P.S. Good to know - Thanks for posting
Last edited by timemender; Dec 30, 2008 at 03:35 PM.
Le Mans Master
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Valvoline changed their formulation on December 1st to meet the Corvette spec on 5W30 synthetic.
They also have a coupon on their website for $10 off on 5 quarts.
So far, I don't think 10W30 officially meets the GM spec., only 5W30.
There have been several posts where other forum members have already received their rebate.
Mobil also has a $10 rebate that is good after March 2009. Probably trying to keep Valvoline from taking too much of their business while there is a shortage of Mobil 1.
They also have a coupon on their website for $10 off on 5 quarts.
So far, I don't think 10W30 officially meets the GM spec., only 5W30.
There have been several posts where other forum members have already received their rebate.
Mobil also has a $10 rebate that is good after March 2009. Probably trying to keep Valvoline from taking too much of their business while there is a shortage of Mobil 1.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Dec 30, 2008 at 04:59 PM.
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Email I received 12/29/2008 from ValvTechLine@ashland.com
"The SynPower Full Synthetic SAE 5w30 was recently as of 12/1/08 approved to meet the performance requirements for the GM4718M specifications. The newly updated products will list the specification on the bottle. If the bottles at your local auto parts outlet do not have the specification on the bottle, that is the old stock, as we are currently in the progress of getting the new formulation moved in to replace the existing stock."
"The SynPower Full Synthetic SAE 5w30 was recently as of 12/1/08 approved to meet the performance requirements for the GM4718M specifications. The newly updated products will list the specification on the bottle. If the bottles at your local auto parts outlet do not have the specification on the bottle, that is the old stock, as we are currently in the progress of getting the new formulation moved in to replace the existing stock."
