Engine Oil for the track - Page 4

trackguy · 05-14-2016, 04:56 PM

All other considerations aside, I'd put Red Line 15W50 in for the event, and then put your normal oil back in afterwards.

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=16&pcid=1

Eric SS · 10-26-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by thescreensavers

So lets check Vetts Manual since we know the stringray uses the same LT1

https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...ers-manual.pdf

well that's different hah

Isn't the z51 vette dry sump? Not sure of that makes a difference. At any rate, I used to only run Mobil 1 15w50 in my cars here in Phoenix that I ever ran at a track just to be on the safe side. I'll sacrifice a bit of parasitic loss for better lubrication. I'love probably go that route again.

locktyght · 10-27-2016, 10:07 AM

My question is, what are the long term effects, if any, of running the heavier oil constantly? I live in the south and can just about run an autocross each weekend, and I can hit a road course once a month if I want to make a drive.

Normal oil and track oil changes every couple weeks would be fiscally idiotic.

Eric SS · 10-27-2016, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locktyght

My question is, what are the long term effects, if any, of running the heavier oil constantly? I live in the south and can just about run an autocross each weekend, and I can hit a road course once a month if I want to make a drive.

Normal oil and track oil changes every couple weeks would be fiscally idiotic.

I ran 15w50 Mobil 1 in my 99 Camaro SS for years and didn't see any issues. I'' not sure if it will have any long term effects on a Direct Injection engine with cylinder deactivation though. Good question.

LibertyHill · 10-27-2016, 03:03 PM

The Motul 8100 X-cess is $35/jug on Amazon.

locktyght · 10-27-2016, 05:01 PM

Another question, should/can you DIY this change and still be covered should you have a failure? Isn't it likely that a grenaded engine would make it a bit harder and possibly inconclusive to determine the oil in the car?

Should it be completed at the dealer with them making a note to some effect in the system showing that you in fact are running a suggested oil from the manual?

mbar · 10-28-2016, 10:21 AM

Take a look at a recent thread on another forum
The question about valid GM warranty is uncertain regardless of this link...

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ub...pics/4224569/1

Eric SS · 10-28-2016, 03:02 PM

Has anyone tried to use one of their free oil changes for Dexos 2 at a dealer? Maybe that will work if you show them the manual.

mbar · 10-28-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric SS

Has anyone tried to use one of their free oil changes for Dexos 2 at a dealer? Maybe that will work if you show them the manual.

I called 5 dealers around me. None of them had 5W40/0W40 Dexos 2

7stringtheory · 02-09-2017, 07:41 PM

Guys I spent a lot of time calling dealers in the DFW, going to every autoparts chain, and calling GM, castrol, mobile, and valvoline. I will not be using 15w50 and doing 2 10 qt oil changes every time i go to the track.

I found a dexos 2 certified 5w40 that you can buy at Napa Auto Parts.
Valvoline Synpower MST 5w40
There are some packages of it that do not have the blue dexos 2 symbol and some that do, but after speaking with both GM and Valvoline about the matter, as long as it carries the product number (966 i believe) then it is dexos 2 certified.

jaymsu · 03-04-2017, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LibertyHill

The Motul 8100 X-cess is $35/jug on Amazon.

I was looking at 8100 X-cess on amazon, but the bottle doesn't show dexos2. 8100 X-clean shows dexos2 label, which is $56.38 on Amazon.

I'm going to try Autozone, Walmart, and NAPA today to see if I can find 5w-40 dexos2.

jaymsu · 03-04-2017, 01:20 PM

http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand2/
I don't know if this was posted before, but found this site that shows all the dexos2 oils. You can type in 5w-40 or 0w-40 to sort them. Thought this might be helpful for others it not posted previously.

By the way, I went to Auto zone and the guy at the counter never heard of dexos2.

Blown67 · 03-06-2017, 01:52 PM

I'm approaching the 1500 miles in my Z and going to do the first oil change then, I talked to my local dealership about if they'd be able to put in the Dexos 2 that is recommend for track use and they said as of January, they switched to Dexos 2 as standard for all the performance car oil changes. So guess that's what mine would get anyways.

Couple questions on this though, I plan to do occasional autocross and some track days this year, is there any reason not to leave the track oil in the car regularly? Also, the manual states to charge the brake and diff fluid prior to hitting the track, does the brake fluid need to be changed back after a track day or can the higher temp stuff stay in for regular use?

mbar · 03-06-2017, 02:14 PM

I'm running 0W40 / 5W40 all year round. You should not have any problems (in my opinion) especially in warmer Texas.
My Owners manual might be out of date, since it says to change rear diff fluid After your first track day.

10-27-2016, 10:07 AM	#45
locktyght Drives: 2023 LT2 Redline Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mont Belvieu Tx Posts: 714	My question is, what are the long term effects, if any, of running the heavier oil constantly? I live in the south and can just about run an autocross each weekend, and I can hit a road course once a month if I want to make a drive. Normal oil and track oil changes every couple weeks would be fiscally idiotic. __________________ 2015 1LE sold 2016 2SS sold 2023 LT2 Redline

10-27-2016, 03:03 PM	#47
LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	The Motul 8100 X-cess is $35/jug on Amazon. __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

10-27-2016, 05:01 PM	#48
locktyght Drives: 2023 LT2 Redline Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mont Belvieu Tx Posts: 714	Another question, should/can you DIY this change and still be covered should you have a failure? Isn't it likely that a grenaded engine would make it a bit harder and possibly inconclusive to determine the oil in the car? Should it be completed at the dealer with them making a note to some effect in the system showing that you in fact are running a suggested oil from the manual? __________________ 2015 1LE sold 2016 2SS sold 2023 LT2 Redline

10-28-2016, 10:21 AM	#49
mbar Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: DC Posts: 927	Take a look at a recent thread on another forum The question about valid GM warranty is uncertain regardless of this link... https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ub...pics/4224569/1 __________________ 1SS, Black, Black Wheels, A8, MRC, NPP Last edited by mbar; 10-28-2016 at 10:36 AM.

03-04-2017, 01:20 PM	#54
jaymsu Yeti's Daddy Drives: ATS-V, Prowler, M6 V10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,011	http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand2/ I don't know if this was posted before, but found this site that shows all the dexos2 oils. You can type in 5w-40 or 0w-40 to sort them. Thought this might be helpful for others it not posted previously. By the way, I went to Auto zone and the guy at the counter never heard of dexos2. __________________ 2SS Nightfall Grey /Adrenaline red interior NPP / MRC / Nav / 6 Spd 1100: 7/27/15 <SSWNNN> 3000: 9/04/15 <TPW:10/19/15> 3800: 10/19/15 <VIN: 117740> 6000: 12/16/15

05-14-2016, 04:56 PM	#43
trackguy Drives: ..... Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: OH Posts: 47	All other considerations aside, I'd put Red Line 15W50 in for the event, and then put your normal oil back in afterwards. http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=16&pcid=1

10-28-2016, 03:02 PM	#50
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	Has anyone tried to use one of their free oil changes for Dexos 2 at a dealer? Maybe that will work if you show them the manual.

02-09-2017, 07:41 PM	#52
7stringtheory Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 267	Guys I spent a lot of time calling dealers in the DFW, going to every autoparts chain, and calling GM, castrol, mobile, and valvoline. I will not be using 15w50 and doing 2 10 qt oil changes every time i go to the track. I found a dexos 2 certified 5w40 that you can buy at Napa Auto Parts. Valvoline Synpower MST 5w40 There are some packages of it that do not have the blue dexos 2 symbol and some that do, but after speaking with both GM and Valvoline about the matter, as long as it carries the product number (966 i believe) then it is dexos 2 certified.

03-06-2017, 01:52 PM	#55
Blown67 Drives: 1967 Camaro, 2017 HBM ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 68	I'm approaching the 1500 miles in my Z and going to do the first oil change then, I talked to my local dealership about if they'd be able to put in the Dexos 2 that is recommend for track use and they said as of January, they switched to Dexos 2 as standard for all the performance car oil changes. So guess that's what mine would get anyways. Couple questions on this though, I plan to do occasional autocross and some track days this year, is there any reason not to leave the track oil in the car regularly? Also, the manual states to charge the brake and diff fluid prior to hitting the track, does the brake fluid need to be changed back after a track day or can the higher temp stuff stay in for regular use?

03-06-2017, 02:14 PM	#56
mbar Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: DC Posts: 927	I'm running 0W40 / 5W40 all year round. You should not have any problems (in my opinion) especially in warmer Texas. My Owners manual might be out of date, since it says to change rear diff fluid After your first track day. __________________ 1SS, Black, Black Wheels, A8, MRC, NPP

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