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Crime2 · 09-26-2011, 08:49 PM

I have an LS3 with the Turbonetics 76mm kit. About ready to do my first oil change. Do I need to run a different weight oil with having a turbo? Thinking of running AMSOIL 5W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil. Any recommendations on this?

SUX2BU · 09-26-2011, 09:01 PM

I use regular synthetic 5w30 in my truck. 6.0 LQ9 with a Turbonetics 76mm ball bearing snail on it.

Wesman · 09-26-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Crime2

I have an LS3 with the Turbonetics 76mm kit. About ready to do my first oil change. Do I need to run a different weight oil with having a turbo? Thinking of running AMSOIL 5W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil. Any recommendations on this?

Amsoil is an excellent product, I'd say that would be a very good choice.

ipimpthisc · 09-26-2011, 11:20 PM

run your oil according to temp..so if ur like in az tx etc a 10 40 or 15 40 will be good.....also do u drive hard etc...this will either mean a slightly higher viscosity or more oil changes. in cold climates i say stick with 5 30 only. I will run 5 30 in wineter ...next summer i will go with a 10 40 or 15 50..mobil or amsoil

*SSE 4 2SS* · 09-26-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Crime2

I have an LS3 with the Turbonetics 76mm kit. About ready to do my first oil change. Do I need to run a different weight oil with having a turbo? Thinking of running AMSOIL 5W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil. Any recommendations on this?

I'm runnig the Amsoil... change it seasonally due to the extreme heat we've had here this summer, and I'm also looking to add an oil cooler somewhat more substantial than that silly block of plates on the side of the motor...

NavyDood · 09-27-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

I'm runnig the Amsoil... change it seasonally due to the extreme heat we've had here this summer, and I'm also looking to add an oil cooler somewhat more substantial than that silly block of plates on the side of the motor...

A oil/coolant heat exchanger like the one on the LS3/L99 is much more efficient at temp control than a oil/air cooler. But, adding a turbo could push the intended design limits of the OEM sized cooler. What oil temps are you seeing that you think you need better or added oil cooling?

Crime2 · 09-28-2011, 08:36 PM

I talked with Ted @ JRE and he said to stick with Mobile 1 10-30. He knows his stuff so am going with that.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 09-28-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyDood

A oil/coolant heat exchanger like the one on the LS3/L99 is much more efficient at temp control than a oil/air cooler. But, adding a turbo could push the intended design limits of the OEM sized cooler. What oil temps are you seeing that you think you need better or added oil cooling?

250 isn't uncommon, and it's been higher a time or two...bearing in mind it was about 110 ambient at times when this occured...

Crime2 · 11-04-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy@AMSOIL

Turbocharged engines and spcially the turbos like an oil high in zinc and phos,,, over here all our cars and customers cars are turbocharged running anywhere from 350 to 800 wheel hp,, i would reccomend the HDD 5W30 this has over 1300 PPM of zinc and phos

You don't recommend 10-30?

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09-26-2011, 08:49 PM	#1
Crime2 Got Boost? Drives: 2010 1SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 606	LS3 w/ Turbo - Oil Questions I have an LS3 with the Turbonetics 76mm kit. About ready to do my first oil change. Do I need to run a different weight oil with having a turbo? Thinking of running AMSOIL 5W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil. Any recommendations on this?

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ipimpthisc Banned Drives: @twinturbo, cammed, intrcooled@ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nyc, EAST COAST HEAVY HITTERS Posts: 739	run your oil according to temp..so if ur like in az tx etc a 10 40 or 15 40 will be good.....also do u drive hard etc...this will either mean a slightly higher viscosity or more oil changes. in cold climates i say stick with 5 30 only. I will run 5 30 in wineter ...next summer i will go with a 10 40 or 15 50..mobil or amsoil

09-28-2011, 08:36 PM	#7
Crime2 Got Boost? Drives: 2010 1SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 606	I talked with Ted @ JRE and he said to stick with Mobile 1 10-30. He knows his stuff so am going with that.