06-15-2019, 11:13 PM | #15 | |
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So it's not even about changing oil frequently. It's all about doing 5W40 (or 0W40) for sustained high-speed driving. Got it. Thank you! |
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06-15-2019, 11:23 PM | #16 |
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06-16-2019, 03:07 AM | #17 |
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driven ls30 is 5w30 oil that far exceeds the dexos spec for the car. the oil you use does not have to have the dexos name on it. it only has to meet the specifications. any full synthetic does.
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06-16-2019, 09:32 AM | #18 |
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GM warranty specific Dexos requirements aside, this is a WRONG viscosity for track duty. Reference your owner's manual please.
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06-16-2019, 09:55 AM | #19 |
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06-16-2019, 01:16 PM | #20 |
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op never asked about track duty. and all i said was what driven LS30 is. hes asking about DI30 though witch also far exceeds the dexos spec. GM just loves people who shove that has to have dexos label on it bull shit. GM dexos requirement is a spec. if the oil exceeds the spec your fine. GM tried to pull that bull shit with companies. Told the companies they had to pay a large amount of money to put the dexos label on there bottles. most companies said no.
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06-16-2019, 01:29 PM | #21 |
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06-16-2019, 01:36 PM | #22 | |
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GM is no different than any other manufacturer who imposes certifications to ensure proper quality of oil on a global level. BMW, Benz, Porsche, etc all do the same. And those oils dont cost any more than others so no real reason not to follow stated requirements imo. Cheers! |
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06-19-2019, 09:56 PM | #23 | |
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06-19-2019, 11:10 PM | #24 | |
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BTW Motul has some oils on Dexos list. One still has to pick the right grade tho. 5w30 Dexos1 gen2 is perfectly fine for dd. But not for track. |
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06-20-2019, 06:30 AM | #25 |
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lol
Yeah, I'd rather trust the engineers and manufacture that stand behind their product for recommended lubricants, than a couple guys at a local shop who work on what now?
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GM still covers your car under warranty for track use if you follow the guidelines set in the owners manual and high performance supplement, which includes using a dexos2 5W-40 or 0W-40 oil.
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