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Valvolines' new "300,000 mile engine life guarantee"

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Old May 23rd, 2010, 4:14 PM
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Default Valvolines' new "300,000 mile engine life guarantee"

http://jalopnik.com/5279019/valvolin...nditions-apply

So above are the terms and conditions.
I already have 140,000 miles on my truck so I am void from participating in
their guarantee. But if it is as straight forward as they are saying maybe I
should switch. I currently use 20W 50 non synthetic Chevron oil and I haven't
had any bad results.

Anybody use Valvoline? How do you like it?

To the Mechanic guru's, what do you think of Valvoline oil vs Chevron oil?
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i always use the cheap stuff....so im curious whatother people say..
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register your vehicle before 125,000
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I have no complaints about Valvoline, but I am a Lucas Oil guy myself.
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i use tsc oil its like $2 a quart. we use it for evrything. old tractors all of our vehicals and no complaints. one suggestion. dump some marvel mystery oil in the gas every once in a while. it does wonders
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I have used Valvoline for over 30 years.
My 97 has 250,000 miles.
However I believe it is more important to change your oil and filter regularly, than the name on the label.
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Valvoline is one of the good oils. Used it for over 40 years. I Use Mobil 1 in the winter. With proper maintenance your Chev will get that 300,000. No problem.
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I agree that changing motor oil and the oil filter frequently is the best "insurance" for longevity of a vehicle. I've used Valvoline - and just about every other brand of oil available; and have never had any "oil-related" problems.

300,000 miles on a well-maintained engine is not impossible these days. Unfortunately, other expensive things on the vehicle that need repair/replacement are likely to make keeping it that long cost-prohibitive.

If you do go with the Valvoline guarantee, be sure to keep ALL RECEIPTS and document the date & mileage whenever you change the oil and filter.
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