ZL1 - oil suggestions

1badtie · 05-21-2023, 09:35 PM

First oil change away from the dealer and several hours in to researching on this forum for which oil to put in my ZL1. About ready to just throw whatever the quick lube has that is at least Dexos 1 certified. Had no idea oil for this car was this complicated. can someone point to something that can be bought at Walmart or I was thinking Pennzoil ultra platinum or Pennzoil Platinum which can be found at the local quick lube. Keep in mind it's not daily driven and it may do 4-5 passes at the drag strip per year other than that just cruising. Thanks!!

ariZona28 · 05-22-2023, 04:16 AM

Mobil 1 in your owners manual recommended grade. If you track, the 0w-40 Supercar seems to be the go-to for the ZL1.

WhiteMale · 05-22-2023, 08:43 AM

Castrol Syntec(?) is dexos2 and available at Chinamart in 0W40.

It's hard to find the M1 SuperCar or whatever on the mainstream shelf. The Castrol isn't marked on the bottle as Dexos2 but it's on GMs list.

ctrlz · 05-22-2023, 12:57 PM

I buy 3 or 4 different grades/brands of synthetic oil for my vehicles. amazon either matches or beats walmart prices for all. Factor in the time and gas expense and it's a no-brainer. i realize I am already paying for the gas with my prime subscription, but my family has an incurable addiction, so prime is a given.

cvp33 · 05-22-2023, 06:56 PM

AutoZone deal mailed to your home. Lots of ways to triple dip their oil bundles.

Tibby ZL1 · 06-01-2023, 07:25 AM

The owner's manual says that 5W-30 Dexos2 is fine for street use. I had to do my first oil change on Day 3 of owning the car since I drove it back from Texas. I used the Mobil 1 5W-30 Dexos 2 since I had cases of it from my 2012 ZL-1. I would think you would be fine with the same oil.

1badtie · 06-01-2023, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tibby ZL1

The owner's manual says that 5W-30 Dexos2 is fine for street use. I had to do my first oil change on Day 3 of owning the car since I drove it back from Texas. I used the Mobil 1 5W-30 Dexos 2 since I had cases of it from my 2012 ZL-1. I would think you would be fine with the same oil.

Thats a good idea will probably do that. Already got my PF64 filter waiting.

05-21-2023, 09:35 PM	#1
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	ZL1 - oil suggestions First oil change away from the dealer and several hours in to researching on this forum for which oil to put in my ZL1. About ready to just throw whatever the quick lube has that is at least Dexos 1 certified. Had no idea oil for this car was this complicated. can someone point to something that can be bought at Walmart or I was thinking Pennzoil ultra platinum or Pennzoil Platinum which can be found at the local quick lube. Keep in mind it's not daily driven and it may do 4-5 passes at the drag strip per year other than that just cruising. Thanks!! __________________ 2018 ZL1 M6 NGM PPF and Ceramic coating IG: NGMZL1 2010 2SS RS --- SOLD MODS- Performance: BMR trailing arms & bushings \| BMR Toe links \| X-pipe \| Muffler delete \| Vmax ported throttle body \| Apex "strong" MAS \| Vararam CAI \| Apex catch can \| Kooks Headers \| Kooks HF Cats \| Dyno tuned by GPI 417 RWHP 409 FT-Lb Cosmetic: painted Zl1 rockers \| Zl1 grill \| AAC side markers \| AAC LED backup lights \| windows tint \| taillight tint \| JDP tow hook \| all emblems blacked out \| LED fogs

05-22-2023, 04:16 AM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,227	Mobil 1 in your owners manual recommended grade. If you track, the 0w-40 Supercar seems to be the go-to for the ZL1. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

05-22-2023, 06:56 PM	#5
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	AutoZone deal mailed to your home. Lots of ways to triple dip their oil bundles. __________________ 1997 Z28 Anniversary Edition *SOLD* 2004 GTO *ORDER CANCELLED* 2004 CTS-V *SOLD* 2005 CTS-V *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2010 CTS-V *SOLD* 2012 CTS-V coupe *SOLD* 2013 ZL1 vert *SOLD* 2016 Callaway Z06 *SOLD* 2019 Z06 *SOLD* "I lived my life by one motto.......mottos are for losers" cvp33

06-01-2023, 07:25 AM	#6
Tibby ZL1 Drives: 1968 and 2023 Camaros Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 27	The owner's manual says that 5W-30 Dexos2 is fine for street use. I had to do my first oil change on Day 3 of owning the car since I drove it back from Texas. I used the Mobil 1 5W-30 Dexos 2 since I had cases of it from my 2012 ZL-1. I would think you would be fine with the same oil. __________________ Alan Tibbetts (Formerly ZL1 TIBS) Aston, PA 2023 ZL-1 Daily driver 1968 Camaro LS-1 T56 swap

05-22-2023, 08:43 AM	#3
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,990	Castrol Syntec(?) is dexos2 and available at Chinamart in 0W40. It's hard to find the M1 SuperCar or whatever on the mainstream shelf. The Castrol isn't marked on the bottle as Dexos2 but it's on GMs list.

05-22-2023, 12:57 PM	#4
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	I buy 3 or 4 different grades/brands of synthetic oil for my vehicles. amazon either matches or beats walmart prices for all. Factor in the time and gas expense and it's a no-brainer. i realize I am already paying for the gas with my prime subscription, but my family has an incurable addiction, so prime is a given.

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