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jesse121pm · 11-28-2021, 01:03 PM

I was wondering if you guys recommended another viscocity oil for my 6 spd 2012 2ss. Its an ls3 I know it recommends 5w30 but I didn't know if you guys recommended another viscocity. The reason I ask is because my truck runs 5w30 but I've heard people say to put 10w30 in it just because the motor runs better on it in the long run. I might sound stupid im sorry dont bash me. Just need help.

0stones0 · 11-28-2021, 01:34 PM

I would recommend using what your manual tells you. 5w30.

InFiD3ViL · 11-28-2021, 01:48 PM

I would stick with the 5w30, no reason to change it. Besides, the 10W is just the cold viscosity, so it is very close to the 5w your manual specs for, and nearly identical at operating temperature.

I run 10w30 Amsoil Z-Rod in mine, but it's in a rebuilt LS3 with a cam. If Amsoil made Z-Rod in a 5w I would likely be running that. But since they don't I run the closest thing, which is the 10w30.

DonM · 11-28-2021, 07:48 PM

I have a '13 LFX and run Amsoil 5W30 XL (the middle grade of Amsoil, just a step below the Signature Series). I drive A LOT of highway miles and change the oil every 12K. I have over 151,300 miles on the car now and it still runs like a top.

chevy pilot · 11-29-2021, 03:09 AM

5w30

xstuntman · 11-29-2021, 07:40 AM

GM probably doesn't care if your motor makes it to 200,000 miles, just past the warranty. I would run the best brand oil possible and for a close tolerance V8 5W20 would be my go to. If it had a lot of miles then 5W30.

My LFX gets the 0W16 for direct injection motors.
Yeah, GM used the wrong oil in these too.

Edit- 0W16 not 0W6.

ElderJ · 11-29-2021, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jesse121pm

I've heard people say to put 10w30 in it just because the motor runs better on it in the long run.

I've heard this statement said about older vehicle engines, but it is a thing of the past. Modern engines require light synthetic oil and are very sensitive to the viscosity, at least what I've been told by my mechanic buddies. As such, I always (always) use the recommended viscosity.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-29-2021, 10:42 AM

5-30 Mobil 1 Synthetic since day one...

Joe.G · 11-29-2021, 10:55 AM

I see much thicker weights are recommended for the track by GM and builders. I was thinking of going to a 5W 40 in a top tier oil ( Sig Series ) I only drive my car in the warm weather and believe a lot of wear occures at start up which would still be a 5 W.

sscamaro · 11-29-2021, 10:59 AM

5-30 Mobil 1 from new.

gtstorey · 11-29-2021, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I see much thicker weights are recommended for the track by GM and builders. I was thinking of going to a 5W 40 in a top tier oil ( Sig Series ) I only drive my car in the warm weather and believe a lot of wear occures at start up which would still be a 5 W.

The higher warm weight is probably due to the expected increased running temperature on the track so that the 40 viscosity when operating at the higher temp is the same as 30 under "normal" conditions. I'm not sure that you will see a high enough temperature in NY in normal road use to justify. Maybe during a heat wave in southern Arizona.

xstuntman · 11-29-2021, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

...and believe a lot of wear occures at start up which would still be a 5 W.

As an "old" guy I'm having flashbacks to starting my car back in the very early '80s on those cold winter mornings in N.E. Ohio and the gauge reading zero oil pressure for a few seconds then SLOWLY climbing running dino oil. Cringe worthy noises from under the hood compared to today. I still remember that first change to synthetic and having instant oil pressure.
Simply magic at the time.

cubamvp · 11-30-2021, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

5-30 Mobil 1 Synthetic since day one...

Same here.

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11-28-2021, 01:03 PM	#1
jesse121pm Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ss 45th anniversary Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Ohio Posts: 88 View My Garage	Oil type for 2012 ss I was wondering if you guys recommended another viscocity oil for my 6 spd 2012 2ss. Its an ls3 I know it recommends 5w30 but I didn't know if you guys recommended another viscocity. The reason I ask is because my truck runs 5w30 but I've heard people say to put 10w30 in it just because the motor runs better on it in the long run. I might sound stupid im sorry dont bash me. Just need help.

11-28-2021, 01:34 PM	#2
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,186 View My Garage	I would recommend using what your manual tells you. 5w30. __________________

11-28-2021, 01:48 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	I would stick with the 5w30, no reason to change it. Besides, the 10W is just the cold viscosity, so it is very close to the 5w your manual specs for, and nearly identical at operating temperature. I run 10w30 Amsoil Z-Rod in mine, but it's in a rebuilt LS3 with a cam. If Amsoil made Z-Rod in a 5w I would likely be running that. But since they don't I run the closest thing, which is the 10w30. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

11-28-2021, 07:48 PM	#4
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	I have a '13 LFX and run Amsoil 5W30 XL (the middle grade of Amsoil, just a step below the Signature Series). I drive A LOT of highway miles and change the oil every 12K. I have over 151,300 miles on the car now and it still runs like a top. __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

11-29-2021, 07:40 AM	#6
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	GM probably doesn't care if your motor makes it to 200,000 miles, just past the warranty. I would run the best brand oil possible and for a close tolerance V8 5W20 would be my go to. If it had a lot of miles then 5W30. My LFX gets the 0W16 for direct injection motors. Yeah, GM used the wrong oil in these too. Edit- 0W16 not 0W6. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter. Last edited by xstuntman; 11-29-2021 at 11:34 AM.

11-29-2021, 03:09 AM	#5
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 944	5w30

11-29-2021, 10:42 AM	#8
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11-29-2021, 10:55 AM	#9
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,262	I see much thicker weights are recommended for the track by GM and builders. I was thinking of going to a 5W 40 in a top tier oil ( Sig Series ) I only drive my car in the warm weather and believe a lot of wear occures at start up which would still be a 5 W. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

11-29-2021, 10:59 AM	#10
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