Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil
Full Synthetic 5W-30 Engine Oil for Modern Gasoline, GDI and Turbocharged Engines
Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil is formulated with synthetic base oils and advanced additive technology for modern gasoline engines requiring SAE 5W-30. Valvoline currently markets this product line as Advanced Protection Full Synthetic.
The current formulation meets API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A requirements and carries GM dexos1 Gen 3 approval. It is designed for modern engine technologies including gasoline direct injection, turbocharging and compatible hybrid powertrains while providing protection against wear, heat, oxidation, sludge and deposits.
Key Benefits
- Full synthetic SAE 5W-30 motor oil
- Meets API SQ requirements
- Meets ILSAC GF-7A requirements
- API Resource Conserving
- GM dexos1 Gen 3
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C961-A1
- Meets Chrysler MS-13340
- Suitable for modern gasoline direct-injected engines
- Suitable for compatible turbocharged gasoline engines
- Helps protect against low-speed pre-ignition in applicable GDI and turbocharged engines
- Helps reduce engine wear
- Provides thermal and oxidation stability
- Helps control sludge and deposits
- Supports low-temperature oil flow during cold starts
- Suitable for compatible gasoline hybrid vehicles
- Backward compatible with preceding applicable API and ILSAC gasoline categories
API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A
Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 has been updated to meet the latest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A gasoline engine-oil standards.
These newer standards address important areas of modern engine performance, including:
- Engine wear
- Fuel economy and fuel-economy retention
- Piston cleanliness
- Sludge and deposit control
- Oxidation resistance
- Timing-chain wear
- Low-speed pre-ignition protection
API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A supersede the API SP and ILSAC GF-6A standards listed on older Valvoline product information.
Protection for GDI and Turbocharged Engines
Gasoline direct-injected and turbocharged engines can expose motor oil to high temperatures, high cylinder pressures and demanding operating conditions.
Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 is formulated for these engine technologies and provides protection against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) when the engine and application require an API SQ or compatible gasoline-engine specification.
LSPI is an abnormal combustion event that can occur in some turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engines at low engine speeds and high loads.
Full Synthetic Wear Protection
The full synthetic formulation is designed to maintain an effective lubricating film across a wide range of temperatures.
Anti-wear additives help protect critical engine surfaces from friction and wear, while the synthetic base oils provide stability under demanding operating conditions.
Heat and Oxidation Protection
Engine heat can accelerate oil oxidation, which contributes to viscosity changes, sludge and deposits.
Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 is formulated with enhanced thermal and oxidation stability to help maintain oil performance throughout the recommended service interval.
Deposit and Sludge Control
Combustion byproducts, heat and degraded oil can lead to sludge, varnish and deposits inside an engine.
The detergent and dispersant system in Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic helps control these contaminants and maintain engine cleanliness.
Cold-Start Protection
SAE 5W-30 provides low-temperature flow designed to circulate oil quickly during cold starts.
This is particularly important because engine components require rapid lubrication immediately after startup.
Always use the viscosity grade specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
GM dexos1 Gen 3
Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 carries GM dexos1 Gen 3 approval.
It is suitable for applicable Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac gasoline engines requiring an SAE 5W-30 dexos1 Gen 3 approved oil.
Always confirm the required viscosity and specification in the vehicle owner's manual.
Ford and Chrysler Applications
The current Valvoline product information lists the following additional specifications for SAE 5W-30:
- Ford WSS-M2C961-A1
- Chrysler MS-13340
These requirements should be matched against the exact specification in the vehicle owner's manual before use.
Hybrid Vehicle Applications
Valvoline currently identifies Advanced Protection Full Synthetic as suitable for compatible hybrid vehicles.
Hybrid gasoline engines may experience repeated engine starts and stops as operation switches between electric and combustion power. Full synthetic oil with appropriate low-temperature flow and modern gasoline-engine performance standards can provide protection in these operating conditions.
Use SAE 5W-30 only when specified for the particular hybrid vehicle.
Current Performance Standards
Valvoline currently lists Advanced Protection Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30 as meeting or exceeding:
- API SQ
- API SP
- API SN with SN PLUS
- API Resource Conserving
- ILSAC GF-7A
- Preceding applicable API and ILSAC gasoline engine-oil categories
Additional specifications:
- GM dexos1 Gen 3
- Ford WSS-M2C961-A1
- Chrysler MS-13340
Always confirm the viscosity grade and required specification in the vehicle owner's manual before use.
Typical Physical Properties
| Property |
Typical Value |
| SAE Viscosity Grade |
5W-30 |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C |
61 cSt |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C |
10.6 cSt |
| Viscosity Index |
165 |
| Density at 15°C |
0.847 |
| CCS Viscosity |
<6,200 cP at -30°C |
| Pour Point |
≤ -36°C |
| HTHS Viscosity |
3.2 cP |
Typical properties are provided for reference and should not be treated as guaranteed product specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30?
Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 is a full synthetic gasoline engine oil formulated for vehicles requiring SAE 5W-30 and compatible API, ILSAC or OEM specifications. Valvoline currently markets the product line as Advanced Protection Full Synthetic.
Is Valvoline Advanced 5W-30 full synthetic?
Yes. It is a full synthetic motor oil formulated with synthetic base oils and advanced additive chemistry.
Does Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 meet API SQ?
Yes. The current U.S. formulation meets or exceeds API SQ, the current API gasoline engine-oil performance category.
Is Valvoline Advanced 5W-30 ILSAC GF-7A?
Yes. The current formulation meets ILSAC GF-7A.
Is Valvoline Advanced 5W-30 still ILSAC GF-6A compatible?
Yes. Valvoline states that the current GF-7A formulation meets the requirements of preceding applicable API and ILSAC gasoline categories, including GF-6A.
Is Valvoline Advanced 5W-30 ILSAC GF-6B?
No. The current 5W-30 product is identified as ILSAC GF-7A. The older Product Information Sheet listed GF-6A, not GF-6B.
Is Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 dexos approved?
Yes. Valvoline currently lists GM dexos1 Gen 3 for the SAE 5W-30 formulation.
Does Valvoline 5W-30 meet Ford WSS-M2C961-A1?
Yes. Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 is listed among the current additional specifications for Valvoline Advanced Protection Full Synthetic 5W-30.
Does Valvoline 5W-30 meet Ford WSS-M2C962-A1?
The current Valvoline product information lists WSS-M2C961-A1 for the 5W-30 grade. WSS-M2C962-A1 should not be listed for this product unless the exact oil being sold carries that specification.
Does Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 meet Chrysler MS-13340?
Yes. Valvoline currently lists Chrysler MS-13340.
Is Valvoline Advanced 5W-30 good for direct-injection engines?
Yes. The product is specifically formulated for modern gasoline direct-injected engines and meets API SQ requirements addressing LSPI and other modern gasoline-engine concerns.
Can Valvoline Advanced 5W-30 be used in turbocharged engines?
Yes, when the engine manufacturer specifies SAE 5W-30 and a compatible performance standard.
Does Valvoline Advanced 5W-30 protect against LSPI?
Yes. API SQ includes low-speed pre-ignition performance requirements relevant to applicable turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines.
Can Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 be used in hybrid vehicles?
Yes, where the hybrid vehicle manufacturer specifies SAE 5W-30 and compatible performance requirements.
What does 5W-30 mean?
The 5W describes the oil's low-temperature viscosity classification, while 30 describes its viscosity range at engine operating temperature. Always follow the viscosity recommendation in the owner's manual.
Is 5W-30 good for cold-weather starting?
SAE 5W-30 is formulated to maintain appropriate low-temperature flow for engines designed to use that viscosity. Valvoline specifically identifies cold-start protection as a benefit of the formulation.
Can I use Valvoline 5W-30 instead of 0W-20?
Only if the vehicle manufacturer specifically permits SAE 5W-30. Do not change viscosity grades solely because both products are full synthetic.
How often should Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 be changed?
Follow the vehicle manufacturer's oil-change interval or oil-life monitoring system. Driving conditions, engine design, warranty requirements and severe-service operation can all affect the correct interval.
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