[Akura]

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.

+1

[Drnick]

It’s a simple question, instead of a zero weight, what about a 5 weight, that’s all
It’s not about which oil,which is the better oil, Yada Yada, just asking does anyone
Use a 5-40 instead of 0-40! Don’t get your panties
In a bunch! Crissakes!

[LeonardS]

Originally Posted by Drnick

It’s a simple question, instead of a zero weight, what about a 5 weight, that’s all
It’s not about which oil,which is the better oil, Yada Yada, just asking does anyone
Use a 5-40 instead of 0-40! Don’t get your panties
In a bunch! Crissakes!

If it’s so simple, do whatever you want. It’s your car and your warranty.

[Vigilante375]

There is a lady who did own, she recently sold the car, a 2017 ZL1 with over 220k miles on it.

She bought it brand new and put all the miles on it herself. Completely stock car.

She used what GM recommended and had 0 issues with the car. So.... does that answer your question?

Like it was said. It's your cat, do what you want. "Simple" questions on the best oil or best tires or best exhaust, etc are always going to not be so simple.

[m6-lt1]

Originally Posted by Trochoidal

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

I think part of the reason these oil, tire, exhaust and catch can threads (my personal favorite) keep coming up is due to the lack of threads about other things. One of the ways I know the end of the Camaro is in site is the lack of new and exciting topics to talk about on these forums. Don’t get me wrong I am aware forums are a dying breed and I’m probably one of the very few people my age to still use them but even 2 years ago this forum was way more active than it is now. All I see now are the same topics being brought back up.

I do think once these cars get to the 9-10 year old mark these forums will slightly liven up again due to the issues from aging. Makes me kinda sad. I was always excited to see new topics brought up but haven’t seen many interesting things lately.

[RobZL1]

Dumb question, but what is everyone using? Facebook or something else now as a platform, or is it that no one wants a platform anymore? I love forums. Much better than FB or IG or whatever for my needs.

[45LongColt]

I use Driven Racing DI40 in mine. No issues to date.

[JSH]

Originally Posted by Drnick

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

I started out with 0W40 in 2020 but soon changed to 5W30 and stayed with that until two weeks ago when Grease Monkey used 0W40 without asking me. I am again reminded that mine uses a lot more 0W40 than 5W30

[Gen_Nick3.8]

Amsoil 5W-50 is a great choice if you drive hard. Cold flow like a 0w-40 but you get more resistance to high temp oil sheer.

[WhiteMale]

Originally Posted by Drnick

It’s a simple question, instead of a zero weight, what about a 5 weight, that’s all
It’s not about which oil,which is the better oil, Yada Yada, just asking does anyone
Use a 5-40 instead of 0-40! Don’t get your panties
In a bunch! Crissakes!

Oil is an extremely biased question around here.

[Vigilante375]

Everyone has their preference on oil but how many LT4 engine failures have we seen that have been oil related for a stock LT4 in the ZL1? I don't want to see some article showing the difference from a different engine. I want to see it for the LT4.

I'm not talking about the defective oil pump. I'm talking about from the oil itself.

A stock car isn't going to have this happen. Once you start modding then you're going outside the stock testing the manufacturer did and that's when you need to have a heavier oil to help with the extra power and heat.

How many of us who track the car have issues with the recommended oil? I don't. But GM does recommend a heavier weight oil if you road course in a hot environment.

As I mentioned about the 220k mile ZL1 that had 0 issues while using the recommended oil from GM shows that using what GM says will be completely fine for a stock car.

[m6-lt1]

Originally Posted by RobZL1

Dumb question, but what is everyone using? Facebook or something else now as a platform, or is it that no one wants a platform anymore? I love forums. Much better than FB or IG or whatever for my needs.

I see a lot of people use the 6th Gen Facebook group. That being said I think people are just using everything less as there are less and less enthusiasts in general.

[Eric10905]

OP, I could not paste the picture, but my 2018 track prep guide shows either 0w-40 or 5w-40 for track use. Says 15w-50 for ZL1 1LE only. Might depend on the year, but think the high performance supplement maybe says the same thing? fwiw

[Drnick]

Originally Posted by Eric10905

OP, I could not paste the picture, but my 2018 track prep guide shows either 0w-40 or 5w-40 for track use. Says 15w-50 for ZL1 1LE only. Might depend on the year, but think the high performance supplement maybe says the same thing? fwiw

Thank you!