GM Dexos oil - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

15rs/ss · 08-16-2016, 04:04 AM

Anybody else use the factory oil? I get it at my dealer for 3.90/qt. im running it in my 2015 ss ,2012 5.3 sierra and my wifes 09 saab. all 3 seem to "like" it.

Reichler · 08-16-2016, 08:34 AM

It's just synthetic oil you can buy anywhere.

Go to any place that sells oil. Nearly all synthetics now have the "Dexos" stamp.

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-16-2016, 09:05 AM

Isn't it just a synthetic blend, and not a full synthetic?

I just buy 5 qt jugs of full synthetic (either mobil1 or pennzoil platinum) from walmart for $22.

Olddudesrule · 08-16-2016, 09:06 AM

Yes, I also believe it is a synth blend, and not a true synthetic (not trying to open a debate on what a "true synth" is...). I opted to move on to RP, but would use most major full synthetics over the GM.

Elite Engineering · 08-16-2016, 09:36 AM

Dexos is only the designation similar to API, your engines listed are GDI engines, so make SURE it is not a synthetic blend as that adds to the intake valve coking issues they all suffer from. Only use full synthetic.

Reichler · 08-16-2016, 09:40 AM

All that makes a difference while under warranty is that you buy an oil that's dexos approved. I buy the cheapest dexos approved oil for my wife's '15 Cruze, and use Mobil 1 in the Camaro (which happens to be dexos approved as well).

Yeah, opening the oil debate will just turn into a shit storm.

1Canuck · 08-16-2016, 09:46 AM

here is a list of approved dexos oils, not just the dealer brand
http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand1/

they have additives that GM decided are needed to maintain your warranty

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-16-2016, 02:09 PM

Didn't mean to open up a debate, just a firm believer in getting full-synth in these cars and letting OP know that the GM stuff is a blend.

15rs/ss · 08-16-2016, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Didn't mean to open up a debate, just a firm believer in getting full-synth in these cars and letting OP know that the GM stuff is a blend.

Its all good. this is my 3rd ls engine and have maintained a few hundred through the years. I like semi because it seems to not burn as much oil between oil changes. I noticed this a while back with a customer with a fleet of 6.0 chevy trucks that are used to transport auto glass. They would supply the amsoil 5-30 and go 15000 between oil changes and they ALWAYS came in 2-3 qts. low. I ran some regular run of the mill dexos 5-30 (private label sure guard) in a few of them just to see and they were never low coming in.

theragtopguy · 08-16-2016, 09:46 PM

The factory Dexos oil that is in my Green Flash is a blend of synthetic and Dino oil. They pay for it and do the oil changes, it's fine with me.

If/when the time comes that I start doing my own, I will change it over to fully synthetic Mobil One.

alrock · 08-16-2016, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elite Engineering

Dexos is only the designation similar to API, your engines listed are GDI engines, so make SURE it is not a synthetic blend as that adds to the intake valve coking issues they all suffer from. Only use full synthetic.

He's got a '15 SS - don't think that's GDI, is it? That's 2016 that went to GDI

fhrex · 08-17-2016, 06:04 AM

I use Dexos 1. GM is changing Dexos to full synthetic.

08-16-2016, 04:04 AM	#1
15rs/ss Drives: 2015 Yellow 2SS LT Z28 cai tune Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tallmadge,Ohio Posts: 208	GM Dexos oil Anybody else use the factory oil? I get it at my dealer for 3.90/qt. im running it in my 2015 ss ,2012 5.3 sierra and my wifes 09 saab. all 3 seem to "like" it.

08-16-2016, 09:05 AM	#3
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,092	Isn't it just a synthetic blend, and not a full synthetic? I just buy 5 qt jugs of full synthetic (either mobil1 or pennzoil platinum) from walmart for $22. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-16-2016, 09:06 AM	#4
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Yes, I also believe it is a synth blend, and not a true synthetic (not trying to open a debate on what a "true synth" is...). I opted to move on to RP, but would use most major full synthetics over the GM. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

08-16-2016, 02:09 PM	#8
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,092	Didn't mean to open up a debate, just a firm believer in getting full-synth in these cars and letting OP know that the GM stuff is a blend. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-16-2016, 09:46 PM	#10
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	The factory Dexos oil that is in my Green Flash is a blend of synthetic and Dino oil. They pay for it and do the oil changes, it's fine with me. If/when the time comes that I start doing my own, I will change it over to fully synthetic Mobil One. __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

08-16-2016, 08:34 AM	#2
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	It's just synthetic oil you can buy anywhere. Go to any place that sells oil. Nearly all synthetics now have the "Dexos" stamp.

08-16-2016, 09:36 AM	#5
Elite Engineering Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 1,381	Dexos is only the designation similar to API, your engines listed are GDI engines, so make SURE it is not a synthetic blend as that adds to the intake valve coking issues they all suffer from. Only use full synthetic.

08-16-2016, 09:40 AM	#6
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	All that makes a difference while under warranty is that you buy an oil that's dexos approved. I buy the cheapest dexos approved oil for my wife's '15 Cruze, and use Mobil 1 in the Camaro (which happens to be dexos approved as well). Yeah, opening the oil debate will just turn into a shit storm.

08-16-2016, 09:46 AM	#7
1Canuck Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 256	here is a list of approved dexos oils, not just the dealer brand http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand1/ they have additives that GM decided are needed to maintain your warranty

08-17-2016, 06:04 AM	#12
fhrex Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Farmville, Virginia Posts: 1,022 View My Garage	I use Dexos 1. GM is changing Dexos to full synthetic. __________________