opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

[simple]

What are people's thougts on using this in my 4.3 Mercruiser for engine oil? I've always used the recommended mercruiser 4-cycle oil, which is also 25W-40.

 

[tommays]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

my opinion is that who ever posts here will have a different opinion and that this will end up like all oil posts<br /><br />tommays

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

I don't care what brand. I don't care if it's synthetic or not. As long as it's the same viscosity as recommended, go with it.

 

[KaGee]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

Hmmm... we made it 2 days into the New Year without an oil post. Should have started a pool.

 

[lakelivin]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

do a search on 'oil'. there are enough threads with tons of opinions (and even some information) that it really doesn't need to be repeated. once you browse past threads you'll see why a new one is not such a great idea, lol.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

Name-brand oil.....correct weight...perfect, now go have fun!

 

[garycinn]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

Originally posted by WillyBWright:<br />As long as it's the same viscosity as recommended, go with it.

I don't see it available as a 25W40.<br /><br />Name VR1 Racing 10W-30 Motor Oil <br />Size Quart <br />Part VV205 <br />UPC 0-74130-00205-0 <br /> <br />Name VR1 Racing 20W-50 Motor Oil <br />Size Quart <br />Part VV211 <br />UPC 0-74130-00211-1 <br /><br />Just the above two multi-grades and various straight grades.<br /><br /> http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=50

 

[Boatist]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

How much do you really save????????

 

[seahorse5]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

Racing oil is formulated for motors that are serviced often. They have hi-temp and anti-wear additives, but they do not have what a boat needs, namely anti-rust and anti-acid properties.

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

Get a manual. That should tell you what type oil to use.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

Simple,it sounds like you have already made a good choice of oil and I would stick with it.There is not a soul here that will tell you not to use what you are already using.Merc does a great ad in the "boating" Magazine for that oil.Charlie