Frequently Asked Questions
Product FAQ
Whether you have questions pertaining to motor oil performance, synthetic oils or how to recycle your used oil, you can get the answers you’re looking for below.
Restore & Protect Motor Oil Explained
Learn how Restore & Protect Full Synthetic Motor Oil works, when to use and how to improve your fuel economy with this breakthrough innovation from Valvoline.
Restore & Protect FAQ
First-of-its-kind innovation that removes up to 100% of engine-killing deposits.
What Is a Hybrid Vehicle and How Does It Work?
Learn all about hybrid vehicles and how they work. Explore the history and latest trends of hybrid cars and Valvoline fluids they use to run efficiently.
24x Stronger Protection FAQ
Read our frequently asked questions to learn how Valvoline full synthetic offers 24x stronger protection against engine-killing contaminants than the industry-leading full synthetic.
Motor Oil FAQs: Filters, Disposal, Expiration and More
Find answers to motor oil FAQs from Valvoline, such as how to dispose of motor oil, oil expiration and wear, and how often to change your vehicle's oil filter.
Motor Oil Performance FAQs
Get your motor oil performance questions answered by Valvoline on topics like oil for severe driving conditions, impact on horsepower, and more.
Motor Oil Types, Weights & Viscosity FAQs
Learn about motor oil types, weights and viscosity from Valvoline. Find out if thicker oil is better, switching motor oil weights, the "W" in oil grades and more.
Racing Oil FAQs
Discover answers to questions about zinc in motor oil, benefits of Valvoline racing oil vs regular and more facts about Valvoline racing motor oil.
Specialty Oil FAQs: ATV and More
Get answers from Valvoline for FAQs about motorcycle and ATV motor oil, such as Valvoline compatibility with Harleys, if ATV oil meets service classifications and more.
Motorcycle Oil FAQs
Get answers from Valvoline for FAQs about motorcycle and ATV motor oil, such as Valvoline compatibility with Harleys, if ATV oil meets service classifications and more.
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Car Fluid FAQs: Antifreeze
Find answers to questions around system fluids from Valvoline, such as whether you want to mix antifreeze colors or switch between conventional and synthetic oil.
Motor Oil Myths
There are quite a few myths pertaining to motor oil, recycled oils and synthetic oils. In order to help set things straight, we’ve addressed and debunked a lot of the common motor oil myths.
Synthetic Oil Myths
Learn fact from myth by Valvoline on topics such as if synthetic oil causes you to use more, if synthetic oil is fake, if synthetic oil creates more sludge, and more.
Motor Oil Myths
Learn about motor oil myths from Valvoline, on topics such as harm in changing motor oil brands, not needing to change your oil filter every oil change and more.
Transmission Fluid FAQ
Transmission Types and the Fluid that Protects Them
Nearly 95% of U.S. drivers own vehicles with automatic transmissions. Believe it or not, manuals were America’s go-to transmissions until the mid-1950s. And while manual gearboxes are still preferred by some car enthusiasts, each year it seems fewer automakers offer one as an option.
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Understanding the Different Types of Automatic Transmission Fluid
Modern automatic transmissions are more efficient than ever, and some have eight, nine and even 10 speeds. They’re also more complicated. But choosing a transmission fluid doesn’t have to be. We’ll breakdown the basics and explain the different types of ATF formulated for specific kinds of transmissions and vehicles.
Education
What Happens If You Use the Wrong Transmission Fluid?
The consequences from adding the wrong fluid can range from minor issues to major damage, some of which may depend on the type of transmission and fluid or how quickly you act after realizing your mistake.
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Transmission Problem Warning Signs
Your car’s transmission is an intricate system of mechanical components that transfers power from the engine to the wheels. Replacing the transmission is expensive, so it’s important to identify anything unusual early before it becomes a significant repair.
Does Transmission Fluid Have Additives?
Automotive lubricants serve very specific functions to keep a vehicle operating at peak performance. With countless components inside of a transmission, the transmission fluid plays multiple roles in protecting one of the vehicle’s most complex systems, especially if it’s an automatic gearbox.
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Filter & Wiper Articles
How to Change Your Wiper Blades
It’s a good idea to replace your wiper blades every six months and even though you’ve done this many times before, a refresher never hurts.
Choose the Right Filters for Your Vehicle
There are many types of filters in every vehicle, and it’s important to choose the right kind.
How to Replace a Cabin Air Filter
Learn how to easily change out an air cabin filter with this short step-by-step video.
Wiperblade FAQs
Valvoline put together a few common questions about wiper blades to help make weather events less eventful when you’re out on the road.