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Overview

DuraBlend Tough Driving Formula has been developed with a unique blend of premium synthetic and conventional base oils with advanced additive technology. It provides increased protection for "tough driving conditions" such as stop and go traffic, frequent trips, hauling, and towing, which place extra stress and demands on your engine.

How To Use

To change your motor oil:

1. Jack your car up or use drive-on ramps.
2. Pop the hood. Remove the oil fill cap and dipstick, then use the oil filter wrench to loosen the oil filter housing 4-5 complete turns to allow the air to get in so the oil can drain out. Temporarily put the oil pan under the filter to capture any spillage. Place the oil drain pan directly under the drain plug on the engine.
3. Drain the oil. Using a socket wrench or a combination wrench of the right size, loosen the oil drain plug on the engine and remove it completely. Let the oil drain completely from the engine.
4. Save the used oil. Collect it in a clean container and take it to a recycling center. To find a recycling drop off point, check with your local auto parts retailer or your municipal recycling center.
5. Tighten the drain plug. Replace the drain plug on the engine oil pan then tighten it.
6. Remove the oil filter. Place the drain pan directly under the oil filter. The filter should be removable by hand. If not, use your filter wrench and rotate the filter counter-clockwise to remove it.
7. Rub the gasket. Before attaching the new filter, rub motor oil on the rubber gasket on the base. If you don't do this, it will be hard to get the filter off the engine the next time. Make sure the gasket from the old filter came off and is not still stuck on the housing.
8. Screw on the new filter. Screw the new filter onto the filter pipe all the way down to the base (using hands only) until it is tight. Use the filter wrench and turn the filter one- quarter turn more to seal it.
9. Fill with motor oil. Find the engine oil fill on the valve cover and fill with the amount and kind of new engine oil specified in your owner's manual, usually 4-5 quarts. Cap the oil fill hole.
10. Lower the car, then start it. Start the engine but do not rev it – just let it idle. Let the car run for about five minutes to warm up the engine and allow the oil to circulate. Check under the vehicle and make sure the filter is not leaking oil onto the pavement. Shut the engine off. Check the dipstick on the engine to make certain it reads "FULL."

Sizes and Grades

Name	5W-30 Motor Oil
Size	Quart
Part	VV291
UPC	0-74130-00291-3

Name	5W-30 Motor Oil
Size	55-Gal
Part	VV288
UPC	N/A

Name	10W-30 Motor Oil
Size	Quart
Part	VV296
UPC	0-74130-00296-8

Name	10W-30 Motor Oil
Size	55-Gal
Part	VV293
UPC	N/A

Name	10W-40 Motor Oil
Size	Quart
Part	VV301
UPC	0-74130-00301-9

Name	15W-40 Motor Oil
Size	Quart
Part	VV306
UPC	0-74130-00306-4

Name	20W-50 Motor Oil
Size	Quart
Part	VV311
UPC	0-74130-00311-8

Name	20W-50 Motor Oil
Size	55-Gal
Part	VV308
UPC	N/A

Name	5W-20 Motor Oil
Size	Quart
Part	VV317
UPC	0-74130-31706-2

Name	5W-20 Motor Oil
Size	55-Gal
Part	VV31755
UPC	0-74130-31755-0

Testimonials

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I have used DuraBlend 5W-30 in my 1999 Cavalier since the day I got it. My engine now has 60,000 effortless miles and shows no sign fatigue. It still runs smooth and quiet. I notice no loss in oil level even after 4,500 miles. This is a great product and I would recommend it to anyone!
-Nicholas Tomcykoski, PENNSYLVANIA

I own a 95 Jeep Cherokee with 167k miles, and I only use DuraBlend motor oil. The engine is in top condition. DuraBlend really outperforms other oils.
-Eddie J Caraballo, FLORIDA

After picking up my 1995 Dodge Ram from the dealer for warranty repairs with 35K miles, I found out they had left all the water out of my engine. The engine was running smooth so I drove it back to the dealer, a total of 12 miles. The heads were warped but the rest of the engine was fine. Valvoline Dura Blend saved my engine. I sold the truck with 105K miles on it and it never used oil. I will never use anything else in my engine.
-Randy Cimprich, TEXAS

I've been using Valvoline's DuraBlend motor oil in my 1991 Ford Explorer since shortly after you introduced the product. My decision was based on a good deal of technical research. The Explorer now has nearly 140K miles on it, and it doesn't use or leak a drop of oil between changes. It's now proudly owned by my grandson. A few months ago I bought a new Explorer -- you can probably guess what brand of motor oil it has in it. Yep, Valvoline's DuraBlend. Thanks for a great oil.
-Stuart Bonney, TEXAS

I own a 1992 Buick Regal with close to 100K hard-driven miles. I bought it used back in 1998 and have put a majority of the miles on it. The very first thing that I did when I bought it was change the oil to Valvoline's DuraBlend and have not used anything else since! It's constantly changed every 3000 miles with this product and I have 110% confidence in it! I drive in a lot of city conditions with a lot of stop and go traffic that can put a lot of wear and tear on a car. This is northern NJ and many motorists drive like they're in Manhattan. Aggressively! So, this car barely gets a break. The engine still runs like a clock and I have no problem turning the key and driving it anywhere. I'm a big believer that the Valvoline's DuraBlend has prolonged the life on this car's engine and I don't really see a problem with this car to successfully hit the 20 year mark if I continue to use the product. Thanks Valvoline!!!
-John Pecore, NEW JERSEY

When I purchased my 1999 Ford E250 with a 4.2 liter V6, I discussed oils with my dealer service manager. Based on his recommendations, I chose to use Valvoline as I had in previous autos. My engine does not have a reputation for high miles on the street. But with the help of Valvoline 5w30 Durablend, I have logged 549,842 miles on this van without an engine failure. This van represents my total income, and I thank you for your excellent product.
-Joseph Albright, MICHIGAN