--- product_id: 71417670 title: "VR1 Racing SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil 1 QT" brand: "valvoline" price: "120.72 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Valvoline" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/71417670-vr1-racing-sae-10w-30-motor-oil-1-qt store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Racing-grade 10W-30 390Β°F flash point 1.7X Zinc boost VR1 Racing SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil 1 QT **Brand:** valvoline **Price:** 120.72 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🏎️ Unleash Legendary Power with Every Drop! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** VR1 Racing SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil 1 QT by valvoline - **How much does it cost?** 120.72 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/71417670-vr1-racing-sae-10w-30-motor-oil-1-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 - β€’ **Race-Proven ZDDP Power:** 1.7X more zinc & phosphorus for extreme anti-wear protection on cams, pistons & bearings - β€’ **Horsepower-Boosting Formula:** Friction modifiers maximize power output and minimize heat during high RPMs - β€’ **Versatile Track & Street Ready:** Compatible with gasoline & partial alcohol fuels for muscle cars, classics, and race vehicles - β€’ **Legacy of Performance Since 1965:** Original motorsports oil trusted by pros, delivering proven durability and engine longevity - β€’ **Thermal Stability Under Pressure:** Enhanced anti-foaming agents resist breakdown at 390Β°F flash point for high-compression engines ## Overview Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil is a high-zinc, phosphorus-rich formula engineered for pushrod and flat-tappet engines. With 1.7X more ZDDP than conventional oils, it offers superior anti-wear protection, thermal stability up to 390Β°F, and friction modifiers that boost horsepower. Ideal for muscle cars, race vehicles, and high-compression motors, VR1 has been the trusted choice since 1965 for those who demand peak performance on track and street. ## Description Until 1965, there was no high-performance racing oil. So we engineered one. Specially designed for pushrod and flat-tappet engines, Valvoline VR1 10W-30 Conventional Racing Oil includes friction modifiers to boost horsepower at high RPMs. Our exclusive formula features phosphorus and up to 1.7X more zinc to protect engines from wear in extreme conditions like motor sports. The race-proven motor oil delivers high-load carrying characteristics, enhanced anti-foaming and maximum resistance to thermal degradation, ensuring stability and excellent lubrication in high-compression motors. Compatible with gasoline and partial alcohol fuels in track and street service, VR1 is not recommended for use in vehicles with catalytic converters or in wet clutches. Whether it’s a classic muscle car, a modern high-performance vehicle or a race car, push the limits of what’s possible with Valvoline VR1. Review: Good quality oil - Great price for this product. Review: Good choice for flat tappet pushrod engines - 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. ## Features - Valvoline VR1 Conventional Racing Oil is formulated with high levels of ZDDP (zinc dialkyldithiophosphate), combining phosphorus and 1.7X more zinc for superior film strength and extreme anti-wear protection on pistons, cams, and bearings - Compatible with gasoline and partial alcohol fuels in track and street service - Enhanced anti-foaming agents and maximum resistance to thermal breakdown help safeguard high-compression motors from extreme stress and engine failure - Features friction modifiers to boost horsepower and minimize heat for peak performance under pressure - Valvoline VR1 Racing Motor Oil is the original motorsports and muscle car engine oil with a proven track record since 1965 - Meets or exceeds all requirements of: API SL and all preceding API gasoline categories. High zinc formula. May not be suitable for certain emissions systems ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06XKT6Z2R | | Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit | | Best Sellers Rank | #278 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #8 in Motor Oils | | Brand | Valvoline | | Brand Name | Valvoline | | Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car, Truck | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 2,542 Reviews | | Flash Point | 390 Β°F | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00074130002050 | | Included Components | Motor Oil | | Item Type Name | Engine Oil | | Item Weight | 1.9 pounds | | Liquid Volume | 1 quarts | | Manufacturer | Valvoline | | Manufacturer Part Number | 822388 | | Model Number | 822388 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Package Information | Bottle | | SAE J300 Viscosity Grade | 10W-30 | | Size | 1 QT | | UPC | 074130002050 | | Unit Count | 32 Fluid Ounces | | Vehicle Service Type | Car, Truck | | Viscosity Level | Medium to High | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Valvoline - **Liquid Volume:** 1 quarts - **Package Information:** Bottle - **SAE J300 Viscosity Grade:** 10W-30 - **Vehicle Service Type:** Car, Truck ## Images ![VR1 Racing SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil 1 QT - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712V43OldOL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality oil *by F***A on August 18, 2026* Great price for this product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good choice for flat tappet pushrod engines *by M***2 on April 20, 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome oil *by A***N on May 2, 2026* Perfect oil for my 1984 corvette and 1980 el camino with sbc 355. Got all the good zinc for the flat tappet cams. Could lower the price a bit tho. Dont see why 20w50 is so much cheaper that 10w30 ## Frequently Bought Together - Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil 1 QT - WIX Spin-On Lube Filter - Wix 51061 Oil Filter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/71417670-vr1-racing-sae-10w-30-motor-oil-1-qt](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/71417670-vr1-racing-sae-10w-30-motor-oil-1-qt) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*