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zayzaydaboss · 04-13-2011, 02:22 AM

best synthetic oil? what do you recoomend for the v6?

67 Convertible · 04-13-2011, 06:34 AM

25 people will give you 25 different opinions. Use whatever you are comfortable with. I use Mobil 1 (5W 30) fully synthetic in my V6.
If you use the seach funtion on this forum and do a search on which type of oil to use, you will find at least 100 threads on this subject.

clg_98ta · 04-13-2011, 07:48 AM

Mobil 1 - may not be the best, but its very good and its Dexos certified (to maintain your warranty). Its also available in 5-qt jugs at Walmart for around $4.25/qt. Costco has discount coupons for it occasionally as well.

You can get 'pure' synthetics that are probably better, but you'll pay $12/qt or more.

NavyDood · 04-13-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

Mobil 1 - may not be the best, but its very good and its Dexos certified (to maintain your warranty). Its also available in 5-qt jugs at Walmart for around $4.25/qt. Costco has discount coupons for it occasionally as well.

You can get 'pure' synthetics that are probably better, but you'll pay $12/qt or more.

Dexos1 requirement only for the 2011 and newer cars. 2010 excluded so that makes it a non warranty issue by not running Dexos1. But, most if not all oil will eventually be Dexos1 approved at some point in the near future.

As for real synthetic oil, you can get Amsoil for far less than $12 a quart if you have a buddy that is a independant dealer. I would pay around $7-ish per quart for the 5w-30 signature series Amsoil.

mpiper · 04-13-2011, 03:18 PM

If 2011 requires Dexos1, I would use it on both 2010 and 2011. Same engines both years.

As far as best oils, Amsoil is my preferred. The "OEM" and "XL" are their Dexos 1 certified oil lines. OEM is the standard Dexos 1 and XL is the eXtended Life Dexos 1. Of Oils off store shelves, I would stay with Mobil 1, too bad you can't use the "Extended Performance" since it's designed to withstand breakdown longer than standard Mobil 1. But it's not Dexos 1 certified.

DarkneSS · 04-13-2011, 04:13 PM

Royal Purple!

spyderbuddy · 04-13-2011, 05:56 PM

I would not use royal purple in my car even if it was free. I had a 2001 Chevy impala and I ran Royal purple in it. At 84000 mile it quit, it spun a bearing and i had to get a new bottom end in the car. I have run Mobil one in my Hyundai with no problem got 46000 before tradeing it in for the Camaro. I have run Mobil one in it from day one.

jehartley · 04-14-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpiper

As far as best oils, Amsoil is my preferred. The "OEM" and "XL" are their Dexos 1 certified oil lines. OEM is the standard Dexos 1 and XL is the eXtended Life Dexos 1.

It isn't just Amsoil's OE and XL line that claims dexos certification, but now their Signature Series oils (ASL, ASM, ATM, and AZO) say they are certified as well, however, none of them are certified and do not appear on GM's list, Amsoil is just stating that their oils meet the spec...big difference.

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too bad you can't use the "Extended Performance" since it's designed to withstand breakdown longer than standard Mobil 1. But it's not Dexos 1 certified.

Actually, Mobil 1 EP is now dexos certified...I just picked up some today, and the official dexos logo is on the front. If the oil doesn't have that official logo, then it is not dexos certified, unless it is an oil that has the certification, but the new bottles haven't been produced yet such as the case with some of the Shell products.

Saying your oil meets the spec IS NOT the same as being dexos certified. Period. GM has a list with the oils that are dexos certified, and Amsoil is not on it.

PAUL SS · 04-14-2011, 01:38 PM

Is Mobil 1 a true 100% synthetic oil?

jehartley · 04-14-2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

Is Mobil 1 a true 100% synthetic oil?

Nope. Not anymore. It's a group III with a little group IV mixed in. The only true full synthetics are Amsoil, Red Line, and Royal Purple. However, Mobil 1 EP is pretty close.

Aldrich Z06 · 04-14-2011, 07:48 PM

Amsoil 4 me, only thing I run especially in my Duramax.

spyderbuddy · 04-14-2011, 08:33 PM

I let the dealership change the oil in my car and they put mobil one in it.

NavyDood · 04-15-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jehartley

It isn't just Amsoil's OE and XL line that claims dexos certification, but now their Signature Series oils (ASL, ASM, ATM, and AZO) say they are certified as well, however, none of them are certified and do not appear on GM's list, Amsoil is just stating that their oils meet the spec...big difference.

The owners manual doesn't say a thing about being certified. It says to look for and only use oil that meets the requirements. Amsoil meets those requirements.

jehartley · 04-15-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavyDood

The owners manual doesn't say a thing about being certified. It says to look for and only use oil that meets the requirements. Amsoil meets those requirements.

Wrong. This is copy and pasted straight from the owners manual on pg 10-9:

"Specification
Use and ask for engine oils with
the dexos™ certification mark.
Oils meeting the requirements
of the vehicle should have the
dexos certification mark on the
container. This certification mark
indicates that the oil has been
approved to the dexos specification."

Amsoil may meet the requirements, but it is NOT dexos certified, nor does it have the dexos certification logo on the bottle. Stop pedaling untruths.

04-13-2011, 02:22 AM	#1
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04-13-2011, 06:34 AM	#2
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	25 people will give you 25 different opinions. Use whatever you are comfortable with. I use Mobil 1 (5W 30) fully synthetic in my V6. If you use the seach funtion on this forum and do a search on which type of oil to use, you will find at least 100 threads on this subject. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

04-13-2011, 07:48 AM	#3
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	Mobil 1 - may not be the best, but its very good and its Dexos certified (to maintain your warranty). Its also available in 5-qt jugs at Walmart for around $4.25/qt. Costco has discount coupons for it occasionally as well. You can get 'pure' synthetics that are probably better, but you'll pay $12/qt or more. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

04-13-2011, 05:56 PM	#7
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,410 View My Garage	I would not use royal purple in my car even if it was free. I had a 2001 Chevy impala and I ran Royal purple in it. At 84000 mile it quit, it spun a bearing and i had to get a new bottom end in the car. I have run Mobil one in my Hyundai with no problem got 46000 before tradeing it in for the Camaro. I have run Mobil one in it from day one. __________________ Hot Wheels Emblems and Floor Mats, Morimoto Fog Lights, PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting & My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller & Paddle Shifter Heritage Grill, Manual Shifter Boot, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Hot Wheels door Sills.

04-14-2011, 01:38 PM	#9
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Is Mobil 1 a true 100% synthetic oil? __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

04-13-2011, 03:18 PM	#5
mpiper Drives: 2011 Black 1LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 496	If 2011 requires Dexos1, I would use it on both 2010 and 2011. Same engines both years. As far as best oils, Amsoil is my preferred. The "OEM" and "XL" are their Dexos 1 certified oil lines. OEM is the standard Dexos 1 and XL is the eXtended Life Dexos 1. Of Oils off store shelves, I would stay with Mobil 1, too bad you can't use the "Extended Performance" since it's designed to withstand breakdown longer than standard Mobil 1. But it's not Dexos 1 certified.

04-13-2011, 04:13 PM	#6
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Royal Purple!

04-14-2011, 07:48 PM	#11
Aldrich Z06 Drives: 02 z06,10 2SS/RS, 04 Duramax,11 335 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chesnee S.C. Posts: 87 View My Garage	Amsoil 4 me, only thing I run especially in my Duramax. __________________ 02 Z06 04 Duramax 14 335 69 Camaro 10 2SS/RS Camaro

04-14-2011, 08:33 PM	#12
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,410 View My Garage	I let the dealership change the oil in my car and they put mobil one in it. __________________ Hot Wheels Emblems and Floor Mats, Morimoto Fog Lights, PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting & My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller & Paddle Shifter Heritage Grill, Manual Shifter Boot, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Hot Wheels door Sills.

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