For DIYer, What is your favorite oil/filter brand?

Chef-j · 07-04-2018, 10:12 AM

This is very basic question.

Im fixing to go pick up oil from Wally for my first 500 miles oil change. We all know GM recommended Dexos 1 certified (xW - 20/30).

There are plenty out at local stores. Whats Camaro06 group’s favorite oil/filter company?

For Filter: WIX/NAPA Gold
Oil : I like Castrol but i think im going to try M1 5w30 or ACDelco for SS or Pennzoil? Im waiting “new” M1 0w40 (Dexos) to hit my local store

mikem2104 · 07-04-2018, 10:18 AM

filter: fram ultra
oil: pennzoil platinum or m1 5w-30

TJay74 · 07-04-2018, 10:25 AM

AC Delco filter and Castrol Edge full synthetic for the oil

Start The Machine · 07-04-2018, 10:34 AM

Mobil 1 full synthetic w/ Mobil 1 filter

Mark114 · 07-04-2018, 12:59 PM

AC Delco filter and Mobil 1 5w-30 full synthetic.

danhr · 07-04-2018, 01:18 PM

Ac delco filter
Pennzoil ultra platinum oil

EMTNLSS · 07-04-2018, 01:21 PM

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 and Fram Ultra filter. I plan on using the new Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 on my next oil change though.

Chef-j · 07-04-2018, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMTNLSS

I plan on using the new Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 on my next oil change though.

Same here.

thescreensavers · 07-04-2018, 06:48 PM

AC Delco filter to ease warranty but Fram Ultra on anything else.

Oil currently running Motul X-Clean but likely to switch to M1 0W40 ESP when it comes out.

ZNix · 07-04-2018, 06:49 PM

Any Dexos2 oil on sale and a NAPA Gold filter.

dfwcowboy · 07-05-2018, 12:56 AM

Royal Purple High Performance 5W-30. Mobil 1 M1 Extended Performance filter.

Emoto · 07-05-2018, 07:56 AM

I will never use a Fram filter. I have a long memory, and they have had too may severe quality control problems. So much so that one of the motorcycle racing sanctioning bodies banned any competitor from running a Fram filter. Now, maybe they have fixed their problems and are fine these days, but I won't take a chance on a company that allows such dangerously defective filters to reach the shelves. Not interested in arguing about it - if you think Fram is good, more power to you.

AC Delco filters for me.

I used Castrol Edge synthetic 5w-30 in my '16 2SS.

ReefBlueCoupe · 07-05-2018, 08:14 AM

OEM. There really is no reason to use another unless you just like how they look or spending more money.

ChevyRules · 07-05-2018, 09:19 AM

Oil: Pennzoil Platinum( Ultra Platinum is not Dexos 1 Gen 2 approved).

Filter: AC Delco PF64. Be careful with other filters since the bypass value on the OEM filter is 22 PSI. The most popular WIX filter is 12 PSI. Might be a warranty concern.

07-04-2018, 10:12 AM	#1
Chef-j Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 422	For DIYer, What is your favorite oil/filter brand? This is very basic question. Im fixing to go pick up oil from Wally for my first 500 miles oil change. We all know GM recommended Dexos 1 certified (xW - 20/30). There are plenty out at local stores. Whats Camaro06 group’s favorite oil/filter company? For Filter: WIX/NAPA Gold Oil : I like Castrol but i think im going to try M1 5w30 or ACDelco for SS or Pennzoil? Im waiting “new” M1 0w40 (Dexos) to hit my local store

07-04-2018, 10:18 AM	#2
mikem2104 Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 488	filter: fram ultra oil: pennzoil platinum or m1 5w-30 __________________ Mike Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada

07-04-2018, 10:34 AM	#4
Start The Machine Drives: 2016 M6 2.0T Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 839	Mobil 1 full synthetic w/ Mobil 1 filter __________________ RS Package, HD Cooling Package, Brembo 6 Piston Front Brakes, SRP Racing Pedals, Soler Performance Throttle Controller, Dyno Tuned by Trifecta, Velossa Tech Ram Air, Mishimoto Intake, aFe Air Filter, Mishimoto Charge Pipes, ZZP 67mm Throttle Body, Trifecta T40 Stage 2 Turbo, JacFab Recirculation Valve, PTP Turbo Blanket, ZZP Catted Downpipe, Mishimoto Pro Cat-Back Quad Tip Exhaust, Mishimoto Catch Cans, Mishimoto Coolant Reservoir Tank, GM SEMA Grill, Ikon Motorsports Front Fascia Extension, Ikon Motorsports 1LE Spoiler, American Authority ZL1 Side Skirts, AMPP Quad Tip Rear Valance

07-04-2018, 01:18 PM	#6
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	Ac delco filter Pennzoil ultra platinum oil __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

07-04-2018, 01:21 PM	#7
EMTNLSS Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 498	Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 and Fram Ultra filter. I plan on using the new Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 on my next oil change though. __________________ 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic \| A8 \| Jet Black Interior \| NPP Exhaust Current Mods: Catch Can \| aFe Lowering Springs \| GM 2nd Gen Splitter \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| MRR FS02 Wheels \| Flowmaster Exhaust \| Dark Tail Lights \| Diode Dynamics Sidemarkers \| Roto Fab \| Solar TB \| PRAY Ported IM \| BMR \| PRAY Tune Upcoming Mods:

07-04-2018, 10:25 AM	#3
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	AC Delco filter and Castrol Edge full synthetic for the oil

07-04-2018, 12:59 PM	#5
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,710 View My Garage	AC Delco filter and Mobil 1 5w-30 full synthetic.

07-04-2018, 06:48 PM	#9
thescreensavers Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 799	AC Delco filter to ease warranty but Fram Ultra on anything else. Oil currently running Motul X-Clean but likely to switch to M1 0W40 ESP when it comes out.

07-04-2018, 06:49 PM	#10
ZNix Drives: 1987 Buick Grand National Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 149	Any Dexos2 oil on sale and a NAPA Gold filter.

07-05-2018, 12:56 AM	#11
dfwcowboy Drives: 2024 ZL1 M6, 1969 Cessna Skylane Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 368	Royal Purple High Performance 5W-30. Mobil 1 M1 Extended Performance filter.

07-05-2018, 07:56 AM	#12
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	I will never use a Fram filter. I have a long memory, and they have had too may severe quality control problems. So much so that one of the motorcycle racing sanctioning bodies banned any competitor from running a Fram filter. Now, maybe they have fixed their problems and are fine these days, but I won't take a chance on a company that allows such dangerously defective filters to reach the shelves. Not interested in arguing about it - if you think Fram is good, more power to you. AC Delco filters for me. I used Castrol Edge synthetic 5w-30 in my '16 2SS. __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle. Last edited by Emoto; 07-05-2018 at 08:21 AM.

07-05-2018, 08:14 AM	#13
ReefBlueCoupe Drives: '18 ZL1 1LE MBM Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: VA Posts: 135	OEM. There really is no reason to use another unless you just like how they look or spending more money. __________________ '18 MBM ZL1 1LE

07-05-2018, 09:19 AM	#14
ChevyRules Drives: 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 964	Oil: Pennzoil Platinum( Ultra Platinum is not Dexos 1 Gen 2 approved). Filter: AC Delco PF64. Be careful with other filters since the bypass value on the OEM filter is 22 PSI. The most popular WIX filter is 12 PSI. Might be a warranty concern.

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