--Important read-- Engine Oil Tech - Page 16 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

litle88 · 02-28-2013, 01:48 PM

Bump for other to read.

litle88 · 03-04-2013, 07:54 PM

Bump for all those new members.

only the beSSt · 03-05-2013, 02:16 PM

Someone should sticky this thread to eliminate the eventuality of having a whole page of bumps.

JeSSter · 03-05-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangore

Is it a waste to use Amsoil in my V6 (daily driver no high performance mods)? I live in a winter climate too (Minnesota). Can it go 5k-6k miles between oil changes?

I run Amsoil in my SS and use a 10K drain interval. I currently have 73K on the motor and it runs fine.

litle88 · 03-05-2013, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by only the beSSt

Someone should sticky this thread to eliminate the eventuality of having a whole page of bumps.

People around here don't believe in reading stickies or searching for that matter. They'll ask the same thing in a different way about the same thing on the same first forum page lol.

Bobaloo · 03-05-2013, 03:57 PM

Those that mod or race maybe should use those oils. I don't mod or race my L99 so I'm sticking with Mobil 1 (Dexos oils) as directed by my owners manual.

litle88 · 03-05-2013, 04:00 PM

That's your opinion and that's fine, others like myself want to prolong the life of my engine and enjoy it. That's just my opinion

only the beSSt · 03-06-2013, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litle88

People around here don't believe in reading stickies or searching for that matter. They'll ask the same thing in a different way about the same thing on the same first forum page lol.

Ah, I see. So can anyone tell me what oils are the best for my engine?

litle88 · 03-06-2013, 02:33 PM

Sure lol
Start on page one.

rare991 · 03-06-2013, 04:09 PM

just picked up some 10w30 VR1. gonna give it a go and see how the SS likes it

litle88 · 03-06-2013, 04:27 PM

Awesome!

TCAT · 03-06-2013, 04:28 PM

What's difficult is that some people do not realize that some car owners don't want to settle for just good or mediocre oil, regardless of whether they mod or not. Using better, higher grade oil is not just for car owners that modify their cars. Better oil than the recommended (in the owners manual) Mobile 1 applies to all car owners, and whether they prefer to use higher grade oil for the life of their engine. With that said, your cars engine will live a long healthy life on Mobile 1, but if you prefer a better oil that would provide better engine life and longevity, than that option is there for you. It costs more to do so, but that's a decision you have to make for yourself. On a matter like this, I prefer not to settle for the bare minimum, and I can justify the cost of the higher grade oil. Better oil for your enigne is like better nutrition for your body (even though the body is much more complex). You can live off calorie dense yet NON-nutrient dense food, as well as refined, processed, and trans-fatty foods, but you won't live an optimal life, I'll tell you that....far from it.

rare991 · 03-06-2013, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litle88

Awesome!

what made it even better..... advanced had it for 10 dollars a quart. Oriellys had it for 5!

litle88 · 03-06-2013, 05:39 PM

Yes I just saw that at the Oreilley's here in Shitcago! And was gonna post it lol

Vr1 is on SALE at Oreilley's fellas/gals!!

02-28-2013, 01:48 PM	#211
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Bump for other to read. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

03-04-2013, 07:54 PM	#212
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Bump for all those new members. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

03-05-2013, 03:57 PM	#216
Bobaloo Member "O'l Farts" Drives: 2012 SS Coupe/Automatic/Sunroof Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 272	Those that mod or race maybe should use those oils. I don't mod or race my L99 so I'm sticking with Mobil 1 (Dexos oils) as directed by my owners manual. __________________

03-05-2013, 04:00 PM	#217
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	That's your opinion and that's fine, others like myself want to prolong the life of my engine and enjoy it. That's just my opinion __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

03-06-2013, 02:33 PM	#219
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Sure lol Start on page one. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

03-05-2013, 02:16 PM	#213
only the beSSt Drives: IOM 1LE, awaiting my return Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Afghanistan, for a little while Posts: 171	Someone should sticky this thread to eliminate the eventuality of having a whole page of bumps.

03-06-2013, 04:09 PM	#220
rare991 Drives: 2014 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newport News VA Posts: 896 View My Garage	just picked up some 10w30 VR1. gonna give it a go and see how the SS likes it

03-06-2013, 04:27 PM	#221
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Awesome! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

03-06-2013, 04:28 PM	#222
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	What's difficult is that some people do not realize that some car owners don't want to settle for just good or mediocre oil, regardless of whether they mod or not. Using better, higher grade oil is not just for car owners that modify their cars. Better oil than the recommended (in the owners manual) Mobile 1 applies to all car owners, and whether they prefer to use higher grade oil for the life of their engine. With that said, your cars engine will live a long healthy life on Mobile 1, but if you prefer a better oil that would provide better engine life and longevity, than that option is there for you. It costs more to do so, but that's a decision you have to make for yourself. On a matter like this, I prefer not to settle for the bare minimum, and I can justify the cost of the higher grade oil. Better oil for your enigne is like better nutrition for your body (even though the body is much more complex). You can live off calorie dense yet NON-nutrient dense food, as well as refined, processed, and trans-fatty foods, but you won't live an optimal life, I'll tell you that....far from it.

03-06-2013, 05:39 PM	#224
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Yes I just saw that at the Oreilley's here in Shitcago! And was gonna post it lol Vr1 is on SALE at Oreilley's fellas/gals!! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.