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5 l pack of Valvoline Restore & Protect engine oil

Valvoline Restore & Protect: engine oil in our range

The store's range now includes the Valvoline Restore & Protect engine oil, a premium synthetic. Below is the data from the manufacturer's materials: what it claims, which engines it is intended for and which specifications it meets.

What the manufacturer claims

The manufacturer describes Restore & Protect as a premium synthetic engine oil that is meant to remove piston deposits and prevent new ones from forming. The results it gives depend on the test and use conditions:

  • up to 99% removal of piston deposits* (Active Clean technology),
  • up to 78% removal of sludge** (Active Clean technology),
  • prevention of new deposits on key engine surfaces (Liqui-Shield technology).

* Result when the oil is used as recommended over at least four consecutive oil changes (modified Sequence IIIH test).

** Result when the oil is used as recommended over at least four consecutive oil changes (modified OM646LA test, in line with ACEA standards).

Applications

According to the manufacturer, the oil is suitable for petrol and diesel passenger car engines, including vehicles with exhaust after-treatment systems and turbochargers. It is designed in particular for engines with emission control systems such as DPF and TWC, and its low SAPS level is meant to help keep them in good condition.

Before buying, always check the correct oil specification in the vehicle's owner's manual.

Grades and specifications

Data from the manufacturer's product sheets. The manufacturer offers the oil in 1 l, 5 l, 20 l, 60 l and 208 l packs.

5 l pack of Valvoline Restore & Protect 0W-20

Restore & Protect 0W-20

SAE viscosity grade
0W-20
ACEA performance levels
C5, C6
API performance level
SQ
Recommended by Valvoline for specifications
Ford WSS-M2C952-A1, MB 229.71, Porsche C20, VW 508.00/509.00
Viscosity at 100°C, mm²/s (ASTM D445)
8,5
Viscosity at 40°C, mm²/s (ASTM D445)
46
Manufacturer's product sheet (opens in a new tab)
5 l pack of Valvoline Restore & Protect 5W-30

Restore & Protect 5W-30

SAE viscosity grade
5W-30
ACEA performance levels
C2, C3
API performance level
SQ
Recommended by Valvoline for specifications
BMW LL-04, MB 229.31, MB 229.51, Porsche C30, VW 504.00/507.00
Viscosity at 100°C, mm²/s (ASTM D445)
11,9
Viscosity at 40°C, mm²/s (ASTM D445)
69
Manufacturer's product sheet (opens in a new tab)
5 l pack of Valvoline Restore & Protect 5W-40

Restore & Protect 5W-40

SAE viscosity grade
5W-40
ACEA performance levels
C3
API performance level
SQ
Recommended by Valvoline for specifications
BMW LL-04, MB 229.51, Porsche A40, VW 505.01
Viscosity at 100°C, mm²/s (ASTM D445)
13,7
Viscosity at 40°C, mm²/s (ASTM D445)
80
Manufacturer's product sheet (opens in a new tab)

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on the manufacturer's materials.

Is Restore & Protect an engine cleaning product?

No. According to the manufacturer it is a complete engine oil that cleans and protects the engine gradually, during regular oil changes.

Does the oil change the oil change interval?

No. The oil is used in line with the intervals recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. The manufacturer explains that the Active Clean technology dissolves deposits into microscopic particles that stay suspended in the oil and leave the engine at the next oil change.

How quickly will I see the effect?

According to the manufacturer the oil starts working from the first oil change and cleaning progresses gradually: the result of up to 99% deposit removal applies to use over at least four consecutive oil changes. The manufacturer stresses that the gradual action is intentional, so as not to overload the oil filter.

Is the oil suitable for diesel engines?

Yes. The manufacturer states that it meets ACEA C2, C3, C5 and C6 and was tested in diesel engines: up to 78% sludge removal after four oil change intervals (modified OM646LA test).

Can it be used in an older engine or after a different oil?

Yes. The manufacturer does not indicate compatibility limits, as long as the correct viscosity grade and a specification in line with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations are chosen.

Does the oil affect the vehicle warranty?

The oil meets ACEA and API requirements, but compliance with warranty terms depends on the specific vehicle manufacturer. Always follow its specification recommendations.

Does the oil have the GM dexos1 approval?

No. For vehicles that require dexos1 the manufacturer points to Valvoline SynPower oils.

Availability in the store

Ask in the store or by phone about the availability of specific viscosity grades and pack sizes. We will help you choose an oil for your vehicle based on the specification in the owner's manual.

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Sources

Based on the manufacturer's materials, as of November 2026.

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