Special Oil for LT1??? - Page 7

ember1205 · 07-11-2022, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

All of the supertech syn was clearance priced. Had very little left.They had 5w-30 in a 3 pack , 15 gallons , regular price think $50. Yes dexos1, it's the only oil I have used in my Camaro,now at 33k.

Interesting... on line, they show the 3 gallon "box" (12 quarts) as about $50. Might have to check the store...

FarmerFran · 07-11-2022, 01:22 PM

Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 5 Quart https://a.co/d/hFXFkrv

This is what I ran.

ember1205 · 07-11-2022, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 5 Quart https://a.co/d/hFXFkrv

This is what I ran.

Kirkland (Costco) is $66 for four 5-quart jugs. It -had- been about $30 for two 5-quart jugs. Seems that this price increase has hit them at this point.

FarmerFran · 07-11-2022, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Kirkland (Costco) is $66 for four 5-quart jugs. It -had- been about $30 for two 5-quart jugs. Seems that this price increase has hit them at this point.

That is pretty cheap still. The 10qts doesnt help

ember1205 · 07-11-2022, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

That is pretty cheap still. The 10qts doesnt help

True, but the Costco price equates to $33 per oil change or $3.30 per quart.

Gen6cyl · 07-11-2022, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Interesting... on line, they show the 3 gallon "box" (12 quarts) as about $50. Might have to check the store...

You are right I just glanced at it.

ember1205 · 07-11-2022, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

You are right I just glanced at it.

It's worth checking in the store. Online says that the price in the store could be different, and I can't imagine they'd be willing to both slash the price AND ship it for free... So...

bng349 · 07-11-2022, 10:09 PM

So bottom line is 5w-30 is ok for "street use."

Meaning don't drive like you are on track, just normal street driving like common folks do. No doing pulls or roll racings, if you do then you best switch to 0W-40 (-;

SteveV · 07-12-2022, 06:32 AM

You know what I find ironic about this thread? I bought into the 0w40 hype when it first came out several years ago and started putting in my ZL1's LT4. I even bought the oil cap that specified 0w40. Then my oil pump shit itself. Car was still under warranty so I had it towed to the dealer.

Dealer replaced the pump and a few bearings for me.

Want to know what oil they put back in it? 5w30 Mobil 1.

So, I find this whole thread amusing. I get the impression that what oil gets put in by service will depend entirely on the dealership.

Keep the rubber side down fellas!

LT4Greg · 07-12-2022, 07:58 AM

I agree SteveV!��

Wyzz Kydd · 07-12-2022, 08:19 AM

I'm still getting the 5W change at my dealership for less than $70. 59,000 miles in with no issues.

m6-lt1 · 07-12-2022, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bng349

So bottom line is 5w-30 is ok for "street use."

Meaning don't drive like you are on track, just normal street driving like common folks do. No doing pulls or roll racings, if you do then you best switch to 0W-40 (-;

You 100% can do pulls/roll races with 5w-30. Pulls are part of “street use”. Pulls are not the same as doing sustained high rpm/high load driving for 20+ minutes. Your oil temp won’t get anywhere near the temp it gets on track after doing some pulls here and there.

mariojas · 07-12-2022, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by m6-lt1

You 100% can do pulls/roll races with 5w-30. Pulls are part of “street use”. Pulls are not the same as doing sustained high rpm/high load driving for 20+ minutes. Your oil temp won’t get anywhere near the temp it gets on track after doing some pulls here and there.

I mean... You could technically be a star of Police chase helicopter, so you may need race oil just in case in there

Wyzz Kydd · 07-12-2022, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mariojas

I mean... You could technically be a star of Police chase helicopter, so you may need race oil just in case in there

With that ZL1 on a straightaway you just might outrun the helicopter.

07-11-2022, 01:22 PM	#86
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,044	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 5 Quart https://a.co/d/hFXFkrv This is what I ran. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

07-12-2022, 06:32 AM	#93
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	You know what I find ironic about this thread? I bought into the 0w40 hype when it first came out several years ago and started putting in my ZL1's LT4. I even bought the oil cap that specified 0w40. Then my oil pump shit itself. Car was still under warranty so I had it towed to the dealer. Dealer replaced the pump and a few bearings for me. Want to know what oil they put back in it? 5w30 Mobil 1. So, I find this whole thread amusing. I get the impression that what oil gets put in by service will depend entirely on the dealership. Keep the rubber side down fellas! __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

07-12-2022, 07:58 AM	#94
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,820	I agree SteveV!�� __________________ 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.

07-11-2022, 10:09 PM	#92
bng349 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13	So bottom line is 5w-30 is ok for "street use." Meaning don't drive like you are on track, just normal street driving like common folks do. No doing pulls or roll racings, if you do then you best switch to 0W-40 (-;

07-12-2022, 08:19 AM	#95
Wyzz Kydd Banned Drives: 2018 Camaro SS1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,595	I'm still getting the 5W change at my dealership for less than $70. 59,000 miles in with no issues.

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