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rallyrob · 10-15-2010, 02:57 AM

Goin to take my car in to get its first oil Chang at the Chevy dealer what oil should I have them put in I never had a brand new car before so I wanted to know what is the best oil for a v6

rallyrob · 10-15-2010, 03:10 AM

Can any one please let me know

C4 · 10-15-2010, 04:06 PM

i use royal purple

rallyrob · 10-15-2010, 04:12 PM

Thanks the guy at the Chevy dealer said they only use chevron
oil

scrming · 10-15-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rallyrob

Thanks the guy at the Chevy dealer said they only use chevron
oil

I would go with a full synthetic oil... if the dealership doesn't have full synth I would consider going else where...

RickRay · 10-15-2010, 04:17 PM

To each their own IMO....But I started using Synthetic after the 2nd oil change..

CatiaJockey · 10-15-2010, 05:28 PM

I went with Amsoil. I think its well worth the money to go synthetic.

jagan323 · 10-15-2010, 05:56 PM

I'm Castrol Edge

KeepItGreasey · 10-15-2010, 06:16 PM

READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL

Tallboy · 10-15-2010, 06:20 PM

Whatever they've got in the bulk tanks at the dealership will do the trick. Change it when you're supposed to, and you'll be fine.

scrming · 10-15-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tallboy

Whatever they've got in the bulk tanks at the dealership will do the trick. Change it when you're supposed to, and you'll be fine.

BTW... I would change your oil ever 3,000 miles (assuming regular oil) and don't go by what the DIC tells you... after 3,000 miles you'll find your oil is horrible looking... I run full synthetic and change mine a lot sooner then the DIC says to... especially if I've been to the track at all...

pennor · 10-16-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KeepItGreasey

READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL

The manual says to use only DEXOS certified oil. I spent quite a while in the auto parts store looking for any oil cerified DEXOS only to come up empty. Seems like either the oil companies are resisting yet another certification standard, or the bottles of oil on the shelf are older than the standard.

lets_go_bills · 10-16-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pennor

The manual says to use only DEXOS certified oil. I spent quite a while in the auto parts store looking for any oil cerified DEXOS only to come up empty. Seems like either the oil companies are resisting yet another certification standard, or the bottles of oil on the shelf are older than the standard.

Here you go:

http://www.pennzoil.com/#/motor-oil/pennzoil-platinum

It's a standard GM has outlined for 2011 and beyond vehicles. It basically means, buy expensive oil and your car will run better and last longer.

Haven't had my oil changed yet but I've always gone to Pennzoil for my other vehicles and will be using their platinum full synthetic in my Camaro. This happens to be GM dexos1 approved too in the SAE 5W-30 our car requires.

Majic · 10-17-2010, 11:11 AM

I just got done changing mine. 2000 miles. Looked reasonably good. Sure is a little filter....used Ac 2129. Discount Auto Parts had it for &.99. I am a huge Amsoil believer so in went the Amsoil. Any good oil is fine but synthetic is better across the board. Less friction = less heat = less wear.

10-15-2010, 02:57 AM	#1
rallyrob Drives: 2010 rally yellow camaro rs A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: seaside or Posts: 151	what oil to use for a 2010 v6 rs auto Goin to take my car in to get its first oil Chang at the Chevy dealer what oil should I have them put in I never had a brand new car before so I wanted to know what is the best oil for a v6

10-15-2010, 04:17 PM	#6
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	To each their own IMO....But I started using Synthetic after the 2nd oil change.. __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

10-15-2010, 05:28 PM	#7
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	I went with Amsoil. I think its well worth the money to go synthetic. __________________

10-15-2010, 05:56 PM	#8
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Majic Majic Drives: 2018 1LT Black...V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	I just got done changing mine. 2000 miles. Looked reasonably good. Sure is a little filter....used Ac 2129. Discount Auto Parts had it for &.99. I am a huge Amsoil believer so in went the Amsoil. Any good oil is fine but synthetic is better across the board. Less friction = less heat = less wear.