Question about oil?

Drnick · 12-13-2022, 02:39 PM

Instead of using 0/40 weight oil, has anyone
Used A 5/40 weight oil instead,on the newer
LT4 motor?

LeonardS · 12-13-2022, 03:02 PM

Just use what GM recommends.

JonDaddy82 · 12-13-2022, 03:04 PM

I've used the 0-40 recommended oil for the past two track seasons and gotten an oil analysis after each season. Based on a favorable analysis I see ZERO reason to make a change unless you're going to try to be a cheap ass and use Shell Rotella T6...

kropscamaro16 · 12-13-2022, 03:29 PM

i use 5w40 torco sr1 in my lt1

Drnick · 12-13-2022, 03:42 PM

I’m talking about weight , not manufacture,
I was considering 5/40 for summer because
It’s usually 90-100 degrees!. I’d stick with
0-40 during “Winter “.

LeonardS · 12-13-2022, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drnick

I’m talking about weight , not manufacture,
I was considering 5/40 for summer because
It’s usually 90-100 degrees!. I’d stick with
0-40 during “Winter “.

Why try to outguess the engineers? They have way more knowledge about engines and oil, than anyone on this site.

pauly1119 · 12-13-2022, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeonardS

Why try to outguess the engineers? They have way more knowledge about engines and oil, than anyone on this site.

This

ariZona28 · 12-13-2022, 04:33 PM

Excellent article in the current issue of HR. Definitely stick with what your manual calls out for.

Akura · 12-13-2022, 06:30 PM

Red Line 5w40 Full Synthetic here, but catless…

If you maintain cats don’t go away from a Dexos2 oil.

LT4Greg · 12-13-2022, 06:40 PM

Stick with the manufacturers recommendation! I use full synthetic Lucas 5w30 in mine year round.

arpad_m · 12-13-2022, 08:44 PM

Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeonardS

Why try to outguess the engineers? They have way more knowledge about engines and oil, than anyone on this site.

This is true.

What is also true, however, is that they are always forced into a tradeoff with different weights assigned to different parameters (cost, maintenance intervals, engine life, fuel dilution, blowby, carbon deposits and probably a hundred more), so their solution may not be the perfect one for an enthusiast with different priorities.

All in all they have both the advantage of in-depth knowledge/data and the disadvantage of working for a giant money making machine that never allows them to tell the truth and forces them into cost cutting compromises, which gives a valid reason for all these discussions and alternatives to exist.

taylorforschool@gmail.com · 12-13-2022, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP

This is true.

What is also true, however, is that they are always forced into a tradeoff with different weights assigned to different parameters (cost, maintenance intervals, engine life, fuel dilution, blowby, carbon deposits and probably a hundred more), so their solution may not be the perfect one for an enthusiast with different priorities.

All in all they have both the advantage of in-depth knowledge/data and the disadvantage of working for a giant money making machine that never allows them to tell the truth and forces them into cost cutting compromises, which gives a valid reason for all these discussions and alternatives to exist.

Gotta love an arpad point of view!! +1

Trochoidal · 12-13-2022, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP

I might have to add this quote to my signature!

You like oil threads way too much.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=70

arpad_m · 12-13-2022, 11:42 PM

What can I say, I should probably be asleep already

12-13-2022, 02:39 PM	#1
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 445 View My Garage	Question about oil? Instead of using 0/40 weight oil, has anyone Used A 5/40 weight oil instead,on the newer LT4 motor?

12-13-2022, 03:02 PM	#2
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12-13-2022, 03:04 PM	#3
JonDaddy82 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Nolensville, TN Posts: 619	I've used the 0-40 recommended oil for the past two track seasons and gotten an oil analysis after each season. Based on a favorable analysis I see ZERO reason to make a change unless you're going to try to be a cheap ass and use Shell Rotella T6... __________________ 1989 Forumla 350 WS6 <- High School 2000 Trans Am Firehawk <- After High School 2017 Colorado Z71 <- Daily 2018 ZL1 M6 <- Not Daily

12-13-2022, 03:29 PM	#4
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12-13-2022, 04:33 PM	#8
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,790	Excellent article in the current issue of HR. Definitely stick with what your manual calls out for. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

12-13-2022, 03:42 PM	#5
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 445 View My Garage	I’m talking about weight , not manufacture, I was considering 5/40 for summer because It’s usually 90-100 degrees!. I’d stick with 0-40 during “Winter “.

12-13-2022, 06:30 PM	#9
Akura Drives: ´18 ZL1 A10 Red Hot 😍 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Madrid, SPAIN Posts: 379	Red Line 5w40 Full Synthetic here, but catless… If you maintain cats don’t go away from a Dexos2 oil. __________________ First ZL1 in Spain (Madrid)! Red Hot, A10, PDR, carbon fiber hood & grounds effects... Last edited by Akura; 12-14-2022 at 07:18 AM.

12-13-2022, 06:40 PM	#10
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Stick with the manufacturers recommendation! I use full synthetic Lucas 5w30 in mine year round. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

12-13-2022, 11:42 PM	#14
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