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Gaddism1 · 09-17-2012, 12:44 PM

Has anyone even used Pento High Performance Oil for your Camaro? I use it for my BMW X5 and it is great. Pricy but it is used in many German performance cars such as BMW and Mercedes and Porsche

. Just wondering if it would be good for the Camaro.

http://www.europaparts.com/pento-hig...l-5-liter.html

nyrfan · 09-17-2012, 12:46 PM

Because it's not GM approved Dexos 1, you "could" have an issue should you ever need warranty work on the engine.

Here is the listing of approved oils:

http://www.gmdexos.com/licensedbrand...sedbrands.html

NavyDood · 09-17-2012, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

Because it's not GM approved Dexos 1, you "could" have an issue should you ever need warranty work on the engine.

Here is the listing of approved oils:

http://www.gmdexos.com/licensedbrand...sedbrands.html

Thre isn't any reason to run highly over priced Pentosin when any of the off the shelf synthetics at walmart will perform just as good. Mobil 1, Castrol Edge or Pennzoil Ultra will all perform/work great for you and your SS. Mobil 1 can go the length of the OLM with ease and still be in great shape. Oil analysis reports do not lie. And on a side note, you can get Amsoil for a better price (if you do your research) than Pentosin and you will use a heck of a lot better oil.

bluebox · 09-17-2012, 02:36 PM

My first change-out was with Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic; I can find it for much less than Mobil 1, and it will perform the same for daily driver purposes. Otherwise wouldn't go outside the list above even after warranty's up.

tonyko1 · 09-23-2012, 11:14 AM

Interestingly, Royal Purple wasn't on the approved list, but people swear by it. I swear at it when I see the price of it at the auto store...

Bradrulz · 09-23-2012, 11:24 AM

Amsoil wasn't on that list but it is dexos 1 approved also

NavyDood · 09-23-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

Interestingly, Royal Purple wasn't on the approved list, but people swear by it. I swear at it when I see the price of it at the auto store...

Cuz it is junk oil and falls at the very bottom of boutique synthetic oils. I'd run Walmart SuperTech Synthetic before I ran Royal Turdple.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradrulz

Amsoil wasn't on that list but it is dexos 1 approved also

It's not approved. It does meet/exceed the Dexos requirement though. No other oil is better IMHO.

nyrfan · 09-23-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavyDood

Cuz it is junk oil and falls at the very bottom of boutique synthetic oils. I'd run Walmart SuperTech Synthetic before I ran Royal Turdple.

It's not approved. It does meet/exceed the Dexos requirement though. No other oil is better IMHO.

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KRich2587 · 09-25-2012, 08:04 PM

Just so you know BMW dealers use castrol... i should know im a tech for them we only use pentosin ps fluid

The Sandman · 09-28-2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavyDood

Cuz it is junk oil and falls at the very bottom of boutique synthetic oils. I'd run Walmart SuperTech Synthetic before I ran Royal Turdple.

It's not approved. It does meet/exceed the Dexos requirement though. No other oil is better IMHO.

Absolutely agree. Have you used the 0-30 signature series or do you run 5-30?

cadyshac · 09-29-2012, 07:50 PM

So is Amsoil dexos approved or not?

nyrfan · 09-29-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cadyshac

So is Amsoil dexos approved or not?

Did you look at the list? No.

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cadyshac · 10-01-2012, 10:33 AM

Yes I looked at the list but it seems like a lot of people are using Amsoil.

09-17-2012, 12:44 PM	#1
Gaddism1 Drives: 2010 SS Inferno Orange MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MA Posts: 82	Pento Synthetic Oil for 2010 Camaro? Has anyone even used Pento High Performance Oil for your Camaro? I use it for my BMW X5 and it is great. Pricy but it is used in many German performance cars such as BMW and Mercedes and Porsche. Just wondering if it would be good for the Camaro. http://www.europaparts.com/pento-hig...l-5-liter.html __________________ [B][SIZE="3"]

09-17-2012, 12:46 PM	#2
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Because it's not GM approved Dexos 1, you "could" have an issue should you ever need warranty work on the engine. Here is the listing of approved oils: http://www.gmdexos.com/licensedbrand...sedbrands.html __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

09-17-2012, 02:36 PM	#4
bluebox Drives: '12 1SS LS3 IBM/SIM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delawhere Posts: 196	My first change-out was with Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic; I can find it for much less than Mobil 1, and it will perform the same for daily driver purposes. Otherwise wouldn't go outside the list above even after warranty's up. __________________ Now: Invo's on Nurburgs \| Ext. Eng. catch can \| heritage grille Next: a few Pedders bits, tighten it up \| better sways \| drop coils, maybe \| CAI, exhaust, JRE tune Then I'm done, I swear. . .

09-23-2012, 11:24 AM	#6
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	Amsoil wasn't on that list but it is dexos 1 approved also __________________ MRT2.0 with Helmholtz Pipes, Cold Air Inductions CAI, 4-Pack Gauges, Flat Black Stripes, Added Spare Tire Kit, Elite Catch Can, Chrome 20" Wheels, HUD, ABL Doors, GM Dovetail, Matte Black Gills, Rear Fascia Blackout

09-23-2012, 11:14 AM	#5
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Interestingly, Royal Purple wasn't on the approved list, but people swear by it. I swear at it when I see the price of it at the auto store...

09-25-2012, 08:04 PM	#9
KRich2587 Drives: 2014 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 432 View My Garage	Just so you know BMW dealers use castrol... i should know im a tech for them we only use pentosin ps fluid

09-29-2012, 07:50 PM	#11
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	So is Amsoil dexos approved or not?

10-01-2012, 10:33 AM	#13
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	Yes I looked at the list but it seems like a lot of people are using Amsoil.