--- product_id: 398025741 title: "Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 5 QT" brand: "valvoline" price: "899.60 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/398025741-valvoline-vr1-racing-sae-20w-50-motor-oil-5-qt store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # High-performance racing formula Special friction modifiers reduce heat & friction 2X more zinc for extreme wear protection Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 5 QT **Brand:** valvoline **Price:** 899.60 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏎️ Dominate the track with America’s #1 racing oil — because your engine deserves the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 5 QT by valvoline - **How much does it cost?** 899.60 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/398025741-valvoline-vr1-racing-sae-20w-50-motor-oil-5-qt) ## Best For - valvoline enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted valvoline brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Proudly American Made:** Trusted by motorsport pros for over 150 years, engineered to extend engine life. - • **Race-Ready Power Boost:** Maximize torque and horsepower at high RPMs with friction-minimizing tech. - • **Unmatched Engine Defense:** Double zinc content delivers superior wear protection for pistons, cams, and bearings. - • **Versatile Fuel Compatibility:** Optimized for high-performance gasoline and alcohol-fueled engines—track or street ready. - • **Thermal Stability Under Pressure:** Enhanced anti-foam agents ensure consistent lubrication even in extreme heat and speed. ## Overview Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil is a premium, American-made lubricant engineered for high-performance gasoline and alcohol engines. Featuring a high zinc and phosphorus formula, it minimizes friction and heat while providing extreme wear protection for critical engine components. Designed for both modern and classic racing engines, it ensures thermal stability and anti-foam performance under the toughest conditions, making it the go-to choice for motorsport enthusiasts and professionals alike. ## Description From drag strips to paved and dirt ovals, racing performance demands race-level protection. Which is why motorsport teams and enthusiasts depend on Valvoline VR1 20W-50 Racing Motor Oil, America’s #1 racing oil. Our exclusive high zinc and phosphorus formula is engineered specifically for modern and classic high-performance engines both on and off the track, which includes flat-tappet and performance cam motors. It’s chemically designed to reduce internal friction and enhance power output, while protecting critical engine parts from wear under the extreme conditions of racing. While its high load carrying characteristics, minimum foaming under stress and maximum resistance to thermal degradation ensure stability and lubrication. Valvoline VR1 20W-50 Racing Motor Oil is recommended for high-performance gasoline engines as well as those burning full or partial alcohol fuels. It is not recommended for vehicles with catalytic converters or in wet clutches. Go with the proven winner, Valvoline. The trusted motor oil brand for over 150 years. ## Features - AMERICA’S RACING OIL is recommended for high-performance gasoline engines as well as those burning full or partial alcohol fuels - SPECIAL FRICTION MODIFIERS help minimize friction, keeping heat at bay for maximum power and torque at high RPMs. - 2X MORE ZINC FOR EXTREME WEAR PROTECTION for even greater film strength and anti-wear protection on critical engine components such as pistons, cams and bearings - ENHANCED ANTI-FOAM AGENTS SAFEGUARD CRITICAL PARTS in high speeds and extreme conditions - PHOSPHORUS FORMULA is engineered specifically for modern and classic high-performance engines both on and off the track, which includes flat-tappet and performance cam motors. - AMERICAN MADE & FORMULATED to maximize your engine’s life and improve it’s performance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B07ZCQJMR1 | | Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit | | Best Sellers Rank | #27,571 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #396 in Automotive Oils | | Brand Name | Valvoline | | Compatible With Vehicle Type | Car | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,074) 4.8 out of 5 stars | | Flash Point | 394 Degrees Fahrenheit | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00074130032361 | | Included Components | Engine Oil | | Item Type Name | VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Conventional Motor Oil 5 QT | | Item Weight | 4.4 kg | | Liquid Volume | 5 Quarts | | Manufacturer | Valvoline | | Manufacturer Part Number | 881172 | | Model Number | 881172 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Sae J300 Viscosity Grade | 20W-50 | | Size | 5 QT | | Unit Count | 160 Milliliters | | Upc | 074130032361 | | Viscosity Level | Medium to High | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Valvoline - **Liquid volume:** 5 Quarts - **Package information:** Bottle - **SAE J300 Viscosity Grade:** 20W-50 - **Vehicle service type:** Car ## Images ![Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 5 QT - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718Revscd4L.jpg) ![Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 5 QT - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HDvkb6vOL.jpg) ![Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 5 QT - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tCFXHBevL.jpg) ![Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 5 QT - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FSvFM+HZL.jpg) ![Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 5 QT - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61579TLUykL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this a full synthetic ? I notice they sell a black container also.** A: The silver container is conventional oil and has about 1400 ppm ZDDP. The black container is full synthetic and has about 1200 ppm ZDDP. Both of these oils have exceptional shear/anti wear properties, but the high phosphorus content will foul catalytic converters over time. **Q: Might be a dumb question but is this oil synthetic? I don't see anything on it that says it is.** A: This oil is organic. The Valvoline 20W50 synthetic oil has a black label, and it clearly states "synthetic" on the label. I use the synthetic in my 1952 MG TD because the oil has high zinc content that is a must for older engines. **Q: Is the $32.36 price for a case of 6 quarts?** A: $32.69 plus shipping is the cost for 6 quarts of #211 20w50 racing oil **Q: The date codes on the bottles are July 2013. Do you have any oil for sale that is newer? Say late 2014?** A: I wont buy a out dated oil... unopened oil has a 2 year shelf life! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High zinc *by on Reviewed in Canada 12 July 2026* Great for classic car ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great oil, good zinc content *by on Reviewed in the United States 5 September 2026* Great oil with proper zinc content for my Porsche 356 and FIAT 124 spider ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good choice for flat tappet pushrod engines *by on Reviewed in the United States 20 April 2015* The gray bottle VR1 conventional oil is essentially the same as Valvoline's mainstream "premium conventional" oil, but with much more ZDDP. That seems to be the prevailing opinion on a forum dedicated just to motor oil, where many users send their oil in for a chemical analysis.That's a good thing - it means this oil is perfectly safe to use in a street car for a normal length oil change interval, and Valvoline has said as much on the packaging.ZDDP is a compound which contains phosphorus. It's effective at points of high temperature and pressure, particularly the cam lobes and lifters. However, if the oil is burned, phosphorus slowly degrades a catalytic converter. Federal regulators now require the car manufacturer to warrant their catalytic converters for a very long time. As far as I've been able to tell this isn't a real law, it's just the rising 4th branch of government making up new provisions to laws that were passed decades ago.The end result is that manufacturers have influenced modern API standards to require reductions in the amount of phosphorus in the oil. Modern engines don't require as much ZDDP anymore, but older flat tappet pushrod designs sometimes need more of it.The phosphorus limits imposed by API do not apply to 20w50 grades. Therefore, you'll find that the 20w50 version of this oil still has an API SN certification. This 10w30 version does not have the API cert, simply because it violates the phosphorus limit which is applicable on 10w30. It will still protect the engine as well as any SN rated oil would.The 10w30 version used to claim that it "meets or exceeds" the API SH requirements, but after my last purchase (in 2015) I noticed this claim has been changed to API SG. It's not an official certification, because you can't get API to certify standards that they consider obsolete, but the claim is an indication of where this oil sits in terms of it's ZDDP content.Xw30 grade API SN oil (the current standard) cannot exceed 800ppm phosphorus. The datasheet for VR1 10w30 says it contains 1300ppm phosphorus, zinc is 1400ppm. Zinc and phosphorus track together because they're part of the same compound, but phosphorus is actually the part that's regulated and prevents it getting an API certification.This amount of phosphorus was typical in the 80s and 90s, so it's not outrageous for an 80s car with a catalyst. I figure that worst case, it just means the cat won't last any longer than it did in the 90s, and I'm okay with that. The aftermarket replacement cats you'd probably have on an OBD-1 era car seem to break apart internally every 10 years anyway, regardless of oil.You can also mix this oil with the common white bottle "premium conventional" I mentioned at the top, which has 760ppm phosphorus. This will effectively dilute the ZDDP to something in between.This oil is not recommended for new cars, which don't need it and their cats are much more expensive than on older cars. ## Frequently Bought Together - Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 5 QT - Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 20W-50 Motor Oil 1 QT - WIX Filters - 51061R Spin-On Lube Filter, Pack of 1 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/398025741-valvoline-vr1-racing-sae-20w-50-motor-oil-5-qt](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/398025741-valvoline-vr1-racing-sae-20w-50-motor-oil-5-qt) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-11*