What brand oil will be factory fill for the SS LT1? - Page 2

SSport16 · 09-04-2015, 11:47 AM

Just read Mobil's website, I stand corrected, only Z51 package and Z06

LesserO2Evils · 09-04-2015, 01:07 PM

Like others have said. Im sure Mobile 1 5w30

RLHMARINES · 09-05-2015, 08:38 AM

Mobile 1 is my bet for the LT1 factory fill and I recently started using the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Plus 5w-30 also and took it in and had the dealer use my oil on my last service before Camaro Fest. Dexos certified full synthetic oil 5 quart jug for $27 at walley world.

Jeffro19 · 09-05-2015, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RLHMARINES

Mobile 1 is my bet for the LT1 factory fill and I recently started using the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Plus 5w-30 also and took it in and had the dealer use my oil on my last service before Camaro Fest. Dexos certified full synthetic oil 5 quart jug for $27 at walley world.

Yeah wal mart is definitely the best place and cheapest to get Mobil 1.

ChocoTaco369 · 09-05-2015, 10:00 AM

You know, I used to really care a lot about what oil went in my car, but nowadays they are all so good it doesn't really matter. I bought my Gen 5 certified with 5,000 miles on the OD, so I've yet to pay for a single oil change. I think I have one remaining. The car's just dandy on the GM stuff. When I have to start doing my own, it is going to be pretty rough because the LS3 takes 8 quarts. I used to be a die hard GC 0W-30 guy, and I still have some in stock, but when I start having to buy 8 quarts in a clip I'm going to buy 5 quart jugs of what's on sale.

How many quarts does the LT1 take? I miss my LS1 and its 5.5...

Jeb114 · 09-05-2015, 10:27 AM

GM Will buy whatever oil they can get cheapest that meets there spec's. Mobil 1 undercut all the other manufactures in the late 90's to establish a name. and they sold it to GM a little cheaper for that little tag the corvettes had (only use Mobile 1). Its all a corporate game. New car dealers will buy the cheapest bulk oil they can that meets the GM spec.

Number 3 · 09-05-2015, 10:40 AM

Keep in mind, the Dexos spec is a very high bar. When the spec launched not all Mobil 1 weights met the standard.

So even the cheapest oil that meets the spec is still very good stuff.

Jeb114 · 09-05-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Keep in mind, the Dexos spec is a very high bar. When the spec launched not all Mobil 1 weights met the standard.

So even the cheapest oil that meets the spec is still very good stuff.

agreed, I try to teach the youngsters company's do not give thing's away.

Number 3 · 09-05-2015, 11:23 AM

I think the Dexos play was a powertrain warranty protection effort. GM at the time had the 5 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and one way to ensure better durability for the engine was not allowing crappy oil.

I've reviewed the specs and GM is simply mandating better oil. Yes it was done to protect GM from additional warranty expense, but we should look at the benefit to the customer (us) as well. I don't want my engine to fail any more than GM does and now after 60,000 miles that's out MY pocket not GM's. So a better oil helps me too. Problem is people aren't looking at this way. They'll pay for Mobil 1 but rip on Dexos. As I said, in the beginning, all Mobil 1 products didn't meet the Dexos standard. IT WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH. I believe they all do now. So buying Dexos is simply paying more for better oil. Yes it should cost more as I believe to meet the standard qualifies as a semi-synthetic.

ChocoTaco369 · 09-05-2015, 01:41 PM

That is funny. A full synthetic losing to a synthetic blend. Just because something is a well-known brand doesn't mean it is good. Mobil 1 has been known for ages to be on the thin side and be more prone to burning. When you run Mobil 1, you need to check your oil levels more often. It always performed on the lower end on BITOG if memory serves.

i007spectre · 09-05-2015, 01:55 PM

I have been using Mobil 1 in my V6 for years.

p2architect · 09-05-2015, 07:46 PM

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part.... The manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage. (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/
edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt192.shtm)

Jeb114 · 09-06-2015, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by p2architect

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part.... The manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage. (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/
edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt192.shtm)

That act is not that simple. There have been several court interpretations of the meaning of that act., Its up to interpretation of aftermarket part. If you are replacing a stock part with an aftermarket part that is designed to replace that part within the engineering standards, that act applies. Example, if you do not like delco oil filters and you want fram filters. That cannot void the warranty.
If you are putting on parts from an aftermarket manufacturer that are designed to operate outside the engineered standards and change the parameters of what the engine or vehicle was designed to do. Chevy can void your warranty. Example You do not like the supercharger the car was designed for. and you put a bigger one on. VOID. This was discussed in the Auto Mag's at length years ago.

09-04-2015, 11:47 AM	#15
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Just read Mobil's website, I stand corrected, only Z51 package and Z06 __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

09-04-2015, 01:07 PM	#16
LesserO2Evils GM repeat offender... Drives: 16 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grandview, Texas Posts: 1,474	Like others have said. Im sure Mobile 1 5w30 __________________ '16 2SS, Summit White. A8. MRC. NPP. Ordered:09/03/15. Received 12/22/15 INCOMING: ‘22 ZL1, Satin Steel. A10. PDR. Ordered: 03/02/22.

09-05-2015, 08:38 AM	#17
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,729	Mobile 1 is my bet for the LT1 factory fill and I recently started using the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Plus 5w-30 also and took it in and had the dealer use my oil on my last service before Camaro Fest. Dexos certified full synthetic oil 5 quart jug for $27 at walley world. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

09-05-2015, 10:00 AM	#19
ChocoTaco369 145lb Powerlifter Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 1,146	You know, I used to really care a lot about what oil went in my car, but nowadays they are all so good it doesn't really matter. I bought my Gen 5 certified with 5,000 miles on the OD, so I've yet to pay for a single oil change. I think I have one remaining. The car's just dandy on the GM stuff. When I have to start doing my own, it is going to be pretty rough because the LS3 takes 8 quarts. I used to be a die hard GC 0W-30 guy, and I still have some in stock, but when I start having to buy 8 quarts in a clip I'm going to buy 5 quart jugs of what's on sale. How many quarts does the LT1 take? I miss my LS1 and its 5.5... __________________

09-05-2015, 10:40 AM	#21
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,311 View My Garage	Keep in mind, the Dexos spec is a very high bar. When the spec launched not all Mobil 1 weights met the standard. So even the cheapest oil that meets the spec is still very good stuff. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

09-05-2015, 10:27 AM	#20
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	GM Will buy whatever oil they can get cheapest that meets there spec's. Mobil 1 undercut all the other manufactures in the late 90's to establish a name. and they sold it to GM a little cheaper for that little tag the corvettes had (only use Mobile 1). Its all a corporate game. New car dealers will buy the cheapest bulk oil they can that meets the GM spec.

09-05-2015, 11:23 AM	#23
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,311 View My Garage	I think the Dexos play was a powertrain warranty protection effort. GM at the time had the 5 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and one way to ensure better durability for the engine was not allowing crappy oil. I've reviewed the specs and GM is simply mandating better oil. Yes it was done to protect GM from additional warranty expense, but we should look at the benefit to the customer (us) as well. I don't want my engine to fail any more than GM does and now after 60,000 miles that's out MY pocket not GM's. So a better oil helps me too. Problem is people aren't looking at this way. They'll pay for Mobil 1 but rip on Dexos. As I said, in the beginning, all Mobil 1 products didn't meet the Dexos standard. IT WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH. I believe they all do now. So buying Dexos is simply paying more for better oil. Yes it should cost more as I believe to meet the standard qualifies as a semi-synthetic. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

09-05-2015, 01:41 PM	#24
ChocoTaco369 145lb Powerlifter Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 1,146	That is funny. A full synthetic losing to a synthetic blend. Just because something is a well-known brand doesn't mean it is good. Mobil 1 has been known for ages to be on the thin side and be more prone to burning. When you run Mobil 1, you need to check your oil levels more often. It always performed on the lower end on BITOG if memory serves. __________________

09-05-2015, 01:55 PM	#25
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,935 View My Garage	I have been using Mobil 1 in my V6 for years.

09-05-2015, 07:46 PM	#26
p2architect Drives: 1963 Pontiac Lemans Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern California Posts: 35	The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part.... The manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage. (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/ edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt192.shtm)

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