Modified Camaro oil change

AndyZ87 · 04-07-2020, 10:23 PM

Hey guys. I’m going to be performing my own oil change on my 2016 2ss. My only question is, because it is significantly modified is there specific oil I should be using? The car has E-Force s/c, cam with all supporting mods (stock heads) and other common bolt ons.

2SS Capt · 04-07-2020, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyZ87

Hey guys. I’m going to be performing my own oil change on my 2016 2ss. My only question is, because it is significantly modified is there specific oil I should be using? The car has E-Force s/c, cam with all supporting mods (stock heads) and other common bolt ons.

The latest oil recommended for the LT1 engine in the SS is Mobil 1 0W-40 ESP Formula (Dexos 2)...

JCunningham · 04-23-2020, 03:02 AM

that would be for a stock LT1. Sence he has a cam you ned a high ZDDP oil such as Amsoil Zrod 10w30 or Driven LS30.

DorkMissile · 04-25-2020, 06:45 AM

Most Walmarts by me carry Mobil1 FS (European spec for VW and Porsche) which is reasonably priced ($22 FOR A 5qt Jug) and is 1100PPM

IMO once you do things like eliminate the DOD, the needs on the oil is pretty basic. Just need the extra zinc if you are using a aggressive cam.

For break in I ran Valvoline VR1 10w30 conventional for 100 miles, regular 10w30 Valvoline with some Lucas for 500 miles, again for 1000 miles, and then I am not using the M1 FS with Lucas for regular intervals

SS2001SS · 05-12-2020, 07:18 AM

Vengeance Racing did my cam install (their stage 2, pretty aggressive) and they recommend the Driven LS30 oil so that is what I'll be using. Currently have 2200 miles on the car, oil has been changed 3 times.

DorkMissile · 05-13-2020, 10:09 AM

Well, I picked up 10qts of the Mobil1 0w-40 "FS" (this is the European spec stuff) that has the 1000ppm zinc & sulfer for $22/5qts at Walmart yesterday.

I see they are now carrying it in the cardboard box for $44 for 14qts.

This oil is on spec for the job, and costs 1/3rd of what some of the boutique oils cost

Redlinez · 05-13-2020, 11:20 AM

That Mobil 1 is not Dexos 2 for people that care. I spoke to my service manager friend who contacted someone at tech assist for me about oil. I wanted to know if I could run 5/40 Dexos 2 at the track like I could in my 17 and was told GM changed the oiling system in 2019. Kind of doesn't make sense to me as the owner's manual says that crazy expensive Mobil 1 0-40 Dexos 2 is track/street use, 15/50 (no Dexos designation) for track only, 5/30 Dexos 1 is acceptable for street use. But I can't run a 5/40 Dexos 2 at the track??????
I realize this is about "built" or modified engines, so maybe ya'll know what is different or changed that doesn't need the Dexos approval. I guess the warranty is void at that point, so it doesn't matter anyway.

04-07-2020, 10:23 PM	#1
AndyZ87 Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 63	Modified Camaro oil change Hey guys. I’m going to be performing my own oil change on my 2016 2ss. My only question is, because it is significantly modified is there specific oil I should be using? The car has E-Force s/c, cam with all supporting mods (stock heads) and other common bolt ons.

04-23-2020, 03:02 AM	#3
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	that would be for a stock LT1. Sence he has a cam you ned a high ZDDP oil such as Amsoil Zrod 10w30 or Driven LS30. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

04-25-2020, 06:45 AM	#4
DorkMissile Drives: 18 1SS 1LE HyperBlue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 612	Most Walmarts by me carry Mobil1 FS (European spec for VW and Porsche) which is reasonably priced ($22 FOR A 5qt Jug) and is 1100PPM IMO once you do things like eliminate the DOD, the needs on the oil is pretty basic. Just need the extra zinc if you are using a aggressive cam. For break in I ran Valvoline VR1 10w30 conventional for 100 miles, regular 10w30 Valvoline with some Lucas for 500 miles, again for 1000 miles, and then I am not using the M1 FS with Lucas for regular intervals __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE / HBM - ECS Novi 1500 S/C Tuned by Carl @ CJ Tunes

05-13-2020, 10:09 AM	#6
DorkMissile Drives: 18 1SS 1LE HyperBlue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 612	Well, I picked up 10qts of the Mobil1 0w-40 "FS" (this is the European spec stuff) that has the 1000ppm zinc & sulfer for $22/5qts at Walmart yesterday. I see they are now carrying it in the cardboard box for $44 for 14qts. This oil is on spec for the job, and costs 1/3rd of what some of the boutique oils cost __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE / HBM - ECS Novi 1500 S/C Tuned by Carl @ CJ Tunes

05-13-2020, 11:20 AM	#7
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	That Mobil 1 is not Dexos 2 for people that care. I spoke to my service manager friend who contacted someone at tech assist for me about oil. I wanted to know if I could run 5/40 Dexos 2 at the track like I could in my 17 and was told GM changed the oiling system in 2019. Kind of doesn't make sense to me as the owner's manual says that crazy expensive Mobil 1 0-40 Dexos 2 is track/street use, 15/50 (no Dexos designation) for track only, 5/30 Dexos 1 is acceptable for street use. But I can't run a 5/40 Dexos 2 at the track?????? I realize this is about "built" or modified engines, so maybe ya'll know what is different or changed that doesn't need the Dexos approval. I guess the warranty is void at that point, so it doesn't matter anyway. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

05-12-2020, 07:18 AM	#5
SS2001SS Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: GA Posts: 31	Vengeance Racing did my cam install (their stage 2, pretty aggressive) and they recommend the Driven LS30 oil so that is what I'll be using. Currently have 2200 miles on the car, oil has been changed 3 times.

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