Oil brand makes my car feel different

davecamaro6 · 06-11-2021, 02:56 PM

Just changed my oil yesterday with Castrol Edge 5W30. Previously had Redline in it.

Might just be a placebo effect, but I think it definitely ran smoother with the Redline oil. Strange since both of them are the same viscosity and Dexos1 approved. It’s not that it’s running bad now... but I do feel a difference. I think. Or it might be all in my head lol.

Anyone else have the same experience when switching oil brands?

DaveC113 · 06-11-2021, 02:59 PM

IME it's more likely to be gas but IDK... I just run the 0w40 M1 ESP that comes in the cars and is recommended by GM.

Spaceme1117 · 06-11-2021, 03:06 PM

I could swear that my 2006 Pontiac GXP rode better/smooth right after I cleaned and vacuumed the interior.

It’s all in your head.

mcintyre1969 · 06-11-2021, 03:24 PM

Yep, my cars always handle better after a wash.

CamaroSSStlfan · 06-11-2021, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveC113

IME it's more likely to be gas but IDK... I just run the 0w40 M1 ESP that comes in the cars and is recommended by GM.

True. Since I don't do much out of town traveling I try and stick with a single gas station. The Shell 93 octane seems to make my car run better.

davecamaro6 · 06-11-2021, 03:30 PM

Yeah I think maybe my head was just trying to justify the 2.5x price I paid for the Redline LOL

Zaqwert6 · 06-11-2021, 03:40 PM

It's in your head. If you're actually feeling a difference, then that probably means it's eating itself now.

Redlinez · 06-11-2021, 04:32 PM

When I changed my Mobil 1 0-40ESP, the engine sounded more muted and wasn't as rev happy. It wasn't placebo I assure you. I'm going back to 5w-30 and will see what happens next week. It got better with a few thousand miles though, but I didn't like those first few thousand as it was so different.

kropscamaro16 · 06-11-2021, 05:06 PM

i use torco sr1 5w40 they did dyno tests back in the day where some cars gained +5hp so it may be true!

LT4Greg · 06-11-2021, 05:39 PM

My ZL1 seems to run better with Lucas Synthetic oil 5w30 in it. Maybe in my head but...

Redlinez · 06-11-2021, 06:26 PM

I used to run Valvoline 5w-40 MST before they changed it in my 2017 and it ran awesome for 50k miles before I traded it. Considering trying the Havoline Pro DS 5w-40 or this Amalie 5W-40 Dexos https://www.amazon.com/Amalie-Elixer...01N6X1R9Pafter I use the last of my old Valvoline 5w-30 MST next week.

Chrome383Z · 06-11-2021, 07:16 PM

Placebo.

Redlinez · 06-12-2021, 07:48 AM

Nope. I'm no stupid young kid. There is a difference.

Chef-j · 06-12-2021, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redlinez

Nope. I'm no stupid young kid. There is a difference.

Ofcourse you will feel different when switch grade but its very minimal.

06-11-2021, 02:56 PM	#1
davecamaro6 Drives: Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 58	Oil brand makes my car feel different Just changed my oil yesterday with Castrol Edge 5W30. Previously had Redline in it. Might just be a placebo effect, but I think it definitely ran smoother with the Redline oil. Strange since both of them are the same viscosity and Dexos1 approved. It’s not that it’s running bad now... but I do feel a difference. I think. Or it might be all in my head lol. Anyone else have the same experience when switching oil brands?

06-11-2021, 02:59 PM	#2
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,868	IME it's more likely to be gas but IDK... I just run the 0w40 M1 ESP that comes in the cars and is recommended by GM. __________________

06-11-2021, 03:24 PM	#4
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	Yep, my cars always handle better after a wash. __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

06-11-2021, 04:32 PM	#8
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	When I changed my Mobil 1 0-40ESP, the engine sounded more muted and wasn't as rev happy. It wasn't placebo I assure you. I'm going back to 5w-30 and will see what happens next week. It got better with a few thousand miles though, but I didn't like those first few thousand as it was so different. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

06-11-2021, 05:06 PM	#9
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	i use torco sr1 5w40 they did dyno tests back in the day where some cars gained +5hp so it may be true! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

06-11-2021, 03:06 PM	#3
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	I could swear that my 2006 Pontiac GXP rode better/smooth right after I cleaned and vacuumed the interior. It’s all in your head.

06-11-2021, 03:30 PM	#6
davecamaro6 Drives: Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 58	Yeah I think maybe my head was just trying to justify the 2.5x price I paid for the Redline LOL

06-11-2021, 03:40 PM	#7
Zaqwert6 Drives: 2SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 396 View My Garage	It's in your head. If you're actually feeling a difference, then that probably means it's eating itself now.

06-11-2021, 05:39 PM	#10
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	My ZL1 seems to run better with Lucas Synthetic oil 5w30 in it. Maybe in my head but... __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

06-11-2021, 06:26 PM	#11
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	I used to run Valvoline 5w-40 MST before they changed it in my 2017 and it ran awesome for 50k miles before I traded it. Considering trying the Havoline Pro DS 5w-40 or this Amalie 5W-40 Dexos https://www.amazon.com/Amalie-Elixer...01N6X1R9Pafter I use the last of my old Valvoline 5w-30 MST next week. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

06-11-2021, 07:16 PM	#12
Chrome383Z Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: McCordsville, Indiana Posts: 621	Placebo. __________________ 2019 Shock 2SS A10. 2650@10psi/LPE HPFP/XDI+30/LT4 LPFP+JMS/Soler 95mm/Rotofab, E65, CSP 2” Headers/GESI GenII Cats. MM Wild/GM SG3 suspension/1LE Brakes, Velgen VF5 Wheels/GY SC3. JRE Tuned.

06-12-2021, 07:48 AM	#13
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	Nope. I'm no stupid young kid. There is a difference. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

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