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Ponchonutty · 07-05-2017, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Spurshot

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.

On every vehicle I own once I switch out EVERY fluid to Amsoil I average about 15% increase in mpg. Just swapping oil though I've seen some improvement but usually under 10%

WoodBoss · 07-05-2017, 07:46 AM

I use Amsoil and have used Amsoil for 12 years now in almost everything. It is a very good oil and is the only oil I know of that does not have any dino oil in it. It is a full synthetic. Mobil One is OK but it is not as good in my opinion. I will continue to use Amsoil in the motor, rear diff and trans. Become a dealer and you can get it at a good price. I still change my oil & filter every 3-5k depending on how hard I run my car.

ron123 · 07-05-2017, 09:11 AM

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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.

Did you see this? ...
Once a year I get the 5 quart jugs of Mobil 1 5W-30 oil at Walmart for $13 after rebate (~$25 jug minus $12 online rebate).
Thanks to tip-off of threads like this one below which is posted in the forum (just plan ahead to fit the rebate window -- simply amazing!):
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=488806

Outlaw77 · 07-05-2017, 09:38 AM

I've been using Amsoil ZRod 10w30 for 2 years now and so far so good. After I had the cam installed I noticed more valve train chatter when idling and I was using the M1 oil as per GM. Once I switched to the Amsoil there wasn't so much chatter so that was a positive for me. I didn't notice better fuel mileage.

DvKillar · 07-05-2017, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw77

I've been using Amsoil ZRod 10w30 for 2 years now and so far so good. After I had the cam installed I noticed more valve train chatter when idling and I was using the M1 oil as per GM. Once I switched to the Amsoil there wasn't so much chatter so that was a positive for me. I didn't notice better fuel mileage.

but could it be going from 5w30 to 10w30 may have been the fix? just wondering out loud..

Outlaw77 · 07-05-2017, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DvKillar

but could it be going from 5w30 to 10w30 may have been the fix? just wondering out loud..

Probably. The ZRod has a much higher zinc level then most other brands. Better sheer properties and made for cammed engines.

Wizard1183 · 07-05-2017, 11:33 AM

I gone to Amsoil recently. I'm a dealer so I get the discount. My truck I bought the 25k oil change and 2 filters. Camaro I swapped to it but I only it once a yr. no need to change it more often as I don't put but 5k mi a yr on it

Avenging Orange · 07-05-2017, 04:57 PM

Oil is oil. I have used them all.....Castrol, Penzoil, Valvoline, Shell....hell, even used Walmart Supertech. 30wt, 40wt, 50wt. I change it regularly and none of my cars have ever imploded. I'll say it again, its not weather you run synthetic or dino....you have to maintain regular changes.

Dan's Fun Car · 07-05-2017, 06:20 PM

I have a shop here that does my oil change for me and an entire oil change with Amsoil 5/30 charges me 79.99.

I didn't choose that one because it's "the best" or anything, I like the full synthetic and at that price with the number of quarts we have in the LS, it turns out to be pretty cheap.

Just my .02.

07-05-2017, 11:33 AM	#21
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,232	I gone to Amsoil recently. I'm a dealer so I get the discount. My truck I bought the 25k oil change and 2 filters. Camaro I swapped to it but I only it once a yr. no need to change it more often as I don't put but 5k mi a yr on it __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

07-05-2017, 04:57 PM	#22
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Oil is oil. I have used them all.....Castrol, Penzoil, Valvoline, Shell....hell, even used Walmart Supertech. 30wt, 40wt, 50wt. I change it regularly and none of my cars have ever imploded. I'll say it again, its not weather you run synthetic or dino....you have to maintain regular changes. __________________ 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!!

07-05-2017, 07:46 AM	#16
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	I use Amsoil and have used Amsoil for 12 years now in almost everything. It is a very good oil and is the only oil I know of that does not have any dino oil in it. It is a full synthetic. Mobil One is OK but it is not as good in my opinion. I will continue to use Amsoil in the motor, rear diff and trans. Become a dealer and you can get it at a good price. I still change my oil & filter every 3-5k depending on how hard I run my car.

07-05-2017, 09:38 AM	#18
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I've been using Amsoil ZRod 10w30 for 2 years now and so far so good. After I had the cam installed I noticed more valve train chatter when idling and I was using the M1 oil as per GM. Once I switched to the Amsoil there wasn't so much chatter so that was a positive for me. I didn't notice better fuel mileage.

07-05-2017, 06:20 PM	#23
Dan's Fun Car Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: So Cal. Posts: 96	I have a shop here that does my oil change for me and an entire oil change with Amsoil 5/30 charges me 79.99. I didn't choose that one because it's "the best" or anything, I like the full synthetic and at that price with the number of quarts we have in the LS, it turns out to be pretty cheap. Just my .02.