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Valvoline VR1 Racing 5W-50
Valvoline VR1 Racing 5W-50 is a 5W-50 engine oil (ACEA A3/B4 · API SL). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 123 mm²/s at 40 °C, 19.3 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 178, a TBN of 11.8 mg KOH/g and a pour point of −39 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 123 mm²/s | 114 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 19.3 mm²/s | 18 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 178 | 180 |
| TBN | 11.8 mg KOH/g | 9.6 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | 6600 mPa·sThe manufacturer gives only a limit, "less than 6600", not a measured value. | 6155 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −39 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 228 °C | 230 °C |
| Density | 0.853 g/cm³ | 0.85 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | not stated | |
| Sulphated ash | not stated |
All 5W-50 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA A3/B4 · API SL
- Approvals and recommendations
- Ford WSS-M2C-153E, GM 6094M
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