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Originally Posted by FollowMyLine
Technically, Dexos 1 Ge.3 can be used but it is formulated for smaller turbocharged engines. I would recommend using the DexosR 0W-40 (or 5W-50 for reasons explained in the video) or the older Dexos2 0W-40.
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For most Camaro SS owners that don't track their car what it says in the manual is key, it is all about warranty coverage, doing the right thing by that.
Given what the 2023 manual says it would be very hard for GM to suggest putting Dexos1 5w-30 in your Camaro somehow is an issue. There is no mention of specific generations of Dexos1 in the manual. Pretty clear on pg 237 Dexos1 5w-30 works for GM, on pg 238 it appears they misprinted DexosR instead of Dexos1 as there is no DexosR 5w-30 oil available anywhere.
My C7 Corvette had the same engine and Dexos 5w-30 was recommended by GM for normal use. Seems that really hasn't changed with the engine in the Camaro, just a lot of added confusion surrounding EPA and mileage standards when it comes to street use. Reality is most SS owners don't track their car. The bureaucracy strikes again.