07-28-2023, 03:19 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020
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Which oil would you use?
Ok guys a big question here, it's time for me to switch to synthetic oil. Which one of these oils would you choose out of these selections? My engine mods are in my signature. Thanks
LS Driven https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jgr-02906 VR Racing https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vlv-vv955 Mobile 1 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mob-124315-1
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07-28-2023, 03:40 AM | #2 |
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Here we go again
For the last 7-1/2 years, I have used AMSOIL XL 5W30. My car had 24K when I switched over and currently has 166,200 miles, and I've used a 10K oil change interval (I had been driving 100 miles a day for those 7-1/2 years, 90% highway), and I've had absolutely NO oil-related issues in my LFX V6. I also have AMSOIL in my manual trans and diff - again NO issues. My wife's 2013 Escape (2.0 turbo) is also a daily driver - short trips mainly - and has had AMSOIL in it since last year (over 12 months) and is approaching 10K miles, with NO oil issues and it's due for its first change since the switch, probably next month. So AMSOIL has worked extremely well FOR ME, in my two cars. That being said, almost ANY, QUALITY synthetic (AMSOIL, Mobil 1, Redline and others) SHOULD give you the performance and protection you need. Just follow the OIL MANUFACTURER'S change interval recommendations.
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07-28-2023, 03:46 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Don.
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07-28-2023, 05:36 AM | #4 |
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GM recommends Mobil 1.
I use Mobil 1. 2010 Camaro SS, 2010 Caddy CTS Sport wagon, 1985 C10 with a newer turn key crate 350 HO. seems to work OK? |
07-28-2023, 06:43 AM | #5 |
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None of them...
I use AC Delco |
07-28-2023, 06:58 AM | #6 |
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Wow ac delco huh? Didn't even think about that.
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07-28-2023, 07:07 AM | #7 |
Give speed a chance
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Mobil One. I use 5w30 in both Camaros. 0w-40 in the track Z06. 10w30 in the trucks. I get it from Autozone. 5 purchases over $20 gets you a $20 store credit. They also price match. Next question is filters. Mobil One or AC Delco.
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07-28-2023, 07:16 AM | #8 |
id go mobil 1 or amsoil good luck with both...
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07-28-2023, 07:22 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for the info.
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07-28-2023, 07:23 AM | #10 |
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07-28-2023, 08:10 AM | #11 |
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Nothing but Mobil1 for the past 14 years and 72,000 miles. Never a bit of engine trouble on
my 2010 SS L99. I'm ready for my 20th oil change which probably has a lot to do with it
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07-28-2023, 09:18 AM | #12 |
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Mobil 1 since brand new. 5W30...129K on the engine, 30k since the cam swap.
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07-28-2023, 10:20 AM | #13 |
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Driven ls30 for my truck
Driven dt 40 for the camaro
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791whp 699 ft lbs torque on E30 - ported sc /heads by boost mode racing - PAT G cam /Tune
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07-28-2023, 02:50 PM | #14 |
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Quakerstake. The best of the best. Amsoil doesn’t have shit on this and it’s 2x cheaper hahaha
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