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gen5dewy · 07-03-2017, 09:21 PM

I was wonder if any one uses AMSOIL in their camaro? I was talking to a rep at Chevy Nats and was wondering if the hype behind it is there. Right now I'm still milking the free oil changes from Chevy but I want to put a good product in the motor.
Thanks all

Cyber10 · 07-03-2017, 09:56 PM

I do since I'm a dealer. I know of people that put only AMSOIL fluids/filters in their cars and swear by it, personally I don't care that much. It's good oil and I get it for cheap, that's really all I care about. I have no problem putting M1 in my car.

SharpOldNo7 · 07-03-2017, 11:56 PM

Nope. Not me. M1 for me so I can't help you but good luck with your question.

Mac Arnold · 07-04-2017, 07:17 AM

To me AMSOIL at full retail price of $12 a quart (only one store in town sells it) is not worth the hype. I do know a dealer and can get it a little cheaper but still even then, M1 is fine as far as I'm concerned. Thats just my .02 though.

NC_SS · 07-04-2017, 08:41 AM

all I've ever used is M1 5W-30 and delco filters

It's the best oil out there for the money, I'd only go into higher end oils like that if my LS3 was built for racing and nothing else

christianchevell · 07-04-2017, 08:57 AM

Knew a guy who did he upgraded to a sixth gen, I use driven racing ls30. I don't believe ever in 10k miles on oil as its changed..... but they make good stuff and they have like the only comparison of 5-w30 synthetic oils online showing how much better it is than say a Mobil one even redlines and lucas and such..Penzoil ultra I think is the one on their list I would have been most likely to choose for over the counter when it comes to wear , anti foaming, sheer, cling etc etc..... Look it up http://www.amsoil.com/lit/G3115.pdf

Avenging Orange · 07-04-2017, 09:15 AM

We have a section for this...mechanical maintenance/oil/fluids etc. I would suggest going there and doing some reading. Tons of oil info and threads

Spurshot · 07-04-2017, 10:53 AM

I think too many people overthink this subject.

First, I'm not keeping my car long enough to worry about which oil is the best (these LS engines with recommended oils go well past 200K). Second, with the M1 I run, the engine will outlast the chassis. Did I miss something?

Olddudesrule · 07-04-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber10

I do since I'm a dealer. I know of people that put only AMSOIL fluids/filters in their cars and swear by it, personally I don't care that much. It's good oil and I get it for cheap, that's really all I care about. I have no problem putting M1 in my car.

Just wanted to thank you for the post. I've been on car, motorcycle and UTV forums for years, and this has to be the first time I've read an Amsoil user, let alone a dealer, give what seems like an honest, common sense answer. I don't use it, have studied it a bit, and just can't buy into the intense hype that seems to come from many of it's users. I don't doubt it's a good product, but to continually hear it's the holy grail of lubricants is tiring. Thanks.

shibbs · 07-04-2017, 12:04 PM

I use Shell Rotella T synthetic. It's usually about $40 for two gallons. I haven't found a better synthetic for less.

CamaroFred · 07-04-2017, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shibbs

I use Shell Rotella T synthetic. It's usually about $40 for two gallons. I haven't found a better synthetic for less.

Rotella is sworn by with truck drivers. And I have seen it works for hundreds of thousands of miles.
But, you aren't driving an 18 wheeler.

There are different clearances in truck engines than there are in automobile engines.

Coz3z3 · 07-04-2017, 01:02 PM

At 20K miles, I decided to go to amsoil and not take it to the dealer. It has seemed to be a decent oil. I bought their middle grade one that was about $8 a quart I believe. They do have their other one that's about $12 a quart. I decided against it because it says something about hardcore racing or towing and stuff so I said no thanks. I did notice an improvement over gas mileage however. I usually average around 15.2-15.5. After the change, I was averaging about 16.8. I thought it was pretty crazy since I usually do have my pedal to the floor and because I haven't had it that high in quite some time. But I have read a lot of good things on amsoil so I will continue with them.

Spurshot · 07-04-2017, 02:03 PM

I'm not buying going from the OEM blend to amsoil would make a change in efficiency, let alone 10% fuel economy. That's unbelievable.

Cam 427 · 07-05-2017, 07:32 AM

Valvoline 10w30 synthetic. No problems.

07-03-2017, 09:21 PM	#1
gen5dewy Drives: 2015 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 163	oil question I was wonder if any one uses AMSOIL in their camaro? I was talking to a rep at Chevy Nats and was wondering if the hype behind it is there. Right now I'm still milking the free oil changes from Chevy but I want to put a good product in the motor. Thanks all __________________ 2015 2SS RS Roto-Fab Intake Borla Atak Cat back Drive fast on empty roads with nothing in mind except falling in love and not getting arrested https://www.instagram.com/gen5dewy/

07-03-2017, 09:56 PM	#2
Cyber10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 288	I do since I'm a dealer. I know of people that put only AMSOIL fluids/filters in their cars and swear by it, personally I don't care that much. It's good oil and I get it for cheap, that's really all I care about. I have no problem putting M1 in my car. __________________ 491 hp/438 tq LS3 Conversion \| Comp Cam Custom Grind \| Mast Heads \| Comp Cam Push Rods \| LS7 Timing Chain \| 180 Thermostat \| Ported Intake \| Ported TB \| SLP UDP \| K & N CAI \| Custom 3800 Stall Converter \| Aluminum 1 Piece Driveshaft \| Kooks 1 7/8" LTH \| High Flow Cats \| ARH 3" Exhaust \| ARH Mufflers \| Eibach Lowering Springs \| BMR Floor Brace Subframe Connectors with Tunnel Brace \| BMR Moly Lower Rear Control Arms \| Oracle LED Halo Kit

07-04-2017, 08:41 AM	#5
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	all I've ever used is M1 5W-30 and delco filters It's the best oil out there for the money, I'd only go into higher end oils like that if my LS3 was built for racing and nothing else __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

07-04-2017, 08:57 AM	#6
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Knew a guy who did he upgraded to a sixth gen, I use driven racing ls30. I don't believe ever in 10k miles on oil as its changed..... but they make good stuff and they have like the only comparison of 5-w30 synthetic oils online showing how much better it is than say a Mobil one even redlines and lucas and such..Penzoil ultra I think is the one on their list I would have been most likely to choose for over the counter when it comes to wear , anti foaming, sheer, cling etc etc..... Look it up http://www.amsoil.com/lit/G3115.pdf __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

07-04-2017, 09:15 AM	#7
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	We have a section for this...mechanical maintenance/oil/fluids etc. I would suggest going there and doing some reading. Tons of oil info and threads __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-03-2017, 11:56 PM	#3
SharpOldNo7 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mississippi Posts: 298	Nope. Not me. M1 for me so I can't help you but good luck with your question.

07-04-2017, 07:17 AM	#4
Mac Arnold Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampton VA Posts: 58	To me AMSOIL at full retail price of $12 a quart (only one store in town sells it) is not worth the hype. I do know a dealer and can get it a little cheaper but still even then, M1 is fine as far as I'm concerned. Thats just my .02 though.

07-04-2017, 10:53 AM	#8
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	I think too many people overthink this subject. First, I'm not keeping my car long enough to worry about which oil is the best (these LS engines with recommended oils go well past 200K). Second, with the M1 I run, the engine will outlast the chassis. Did I miss something? __________________

07-04-2017, 01:02 PM	#12
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 583	At 20K miles, I decided to go to amsoil and not take it to the dealer. It has seemed to be a decent oil. I bought their middle grade one that was about $8 a quart I believe. They do have their other one that's about $12 a quart. I decided against it because it says something about hardcore racing or towing and stuff so I said no thanks. I did notice an improvement over gas mileage however. I usually average around 15.2-15.5. After the change, I was averaging about 16.8. I thought it was pretty crazy since I usually do have my pedal to the floor and because I haven't had it that high in quite some time. But I have read a lot of good things on amsoil so I will continue with them.

07-04-2017, 02:03 PM	#13
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	I'm not buying going from the OEM blend to amsoil would make a change in efficiency, let alone 10% fuel economy. That's unbelievable. __________________

07-05-2017, 07:32 AM	#14
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	Valvoline 10w30 synthetic. No problems.