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ZL W0N · 06-19-2016, 09:41 PM

I'm getting ready to do a decent build on my ZL1 (pulleys, injectors, HX, cam, etc) and my installer is going to change the oil for me. What do you guys recommend putting in? Should I put in what the manual says or should I go with something different?

Sven59 · 06-19-2016, 09:49 PM

I have used Mobil 1 from the start as well as many others here. And remember it is 8 qts. Costco has sales on Mobil 1 $27.99 for 6 regular $37.99. I think you will get a lot of opinions as far as brand. I think more important to meet the manufacturer specs.

1KillerSS · 06-19-2016, 09:53 PM

Another oil thread.

Personally I run Joe Gibbs DT40, but I have a built engine, the tolerances are different from a stock engine.

In the past I have run Royal Purple, won't be running that anymore (not the best for turbos) Mobil One, and Valvoline VR1 synthetic racing oil.

I would recomend either Joe gibbs LS30 if your engine is stock, Amsoil, and Valvoline VR1.

Crash76 · 06-19-2016, 11:22 PM

I run amsoil 5-30 signature

L99CAMA2011 · 06-19-2016, 11:25 PM

10w30 Amsoil Signature series works well and my car liked it. Joe Gibbs LS30 does a great job of running clean, cleanest oil I ever ran. I am not a fan of the shelf oils not even Mobil 1. Also you'd be surprised to see how many oils even at thicker weights Joe Gibbs LS30 out performs.

2013ZL1FUN · 06-19-2016, 11:34 PM

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BlackinBlack · 06-20-2016, 07:15 AM

The changes you are making are not changing the physical engine hardware. I would run Mobil1. Even GM's new Hi-Po cars call for it.

Great oil and what the motor was designed to use.

Travis104 · 06-20-2016, 07:43 AM

I have injectors, lower pulley, headers and a couple other little things. I have been running Joe Gibbs LS30. Seems like good stuff.

1MtnGoat · 06-20-2016, 07:58 AM

I run Amsoil 5w-30 Signature Series. I've been using Amsoil in all our vehicles for 30+ years. One a FZJ80 Land Cruiser has 380,000+ miles on it.

ZL W0N · 06-20-2016, 08:10 AM

Seems like most of you are running Amsoil and Joe Gibbs. I may have to try one of those instead of Mobil 1

RLHMARINES · 06-20-2016, 08:36 AM

I'm currently using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum but I've had the free dealer service oil changes up until recently which is with Mobil 1.

KaBoom1701 · 06-20-2016, 02:42 PM

I run Mobile 1. No issues

owhite3003 · 06-20-2016, 04:24 PM

Driven racing oil LS30 Joe Gibbs
Designed for high performance LS series engines. Utilizes advanced synthetic base oils to provide high temperature and high shear protection. Ideal for LS based "crate" engines and supercharged LS performance engines.
Oil made for the LS motors.
This is what my engine builder uses and recommends.

jayno20 · 06-20-2016, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

I run Mobile 1. No issues

Same here. Best/easiest oil to get a hold of readily at local stores IMO.

06-19-2016, 09:41 PM	#1
ZL W0N GuitarmageddonZL1 Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 432	Recommended oil for ZL1 I'm getting ready to do a decent build on my ZL1 (pulleys, injectors, HX, cam, etc) and my installer is going to change the oil for me. What do you guys recommend putting in? Should I put in what the manual says or should I go with something different? __________________

06-19-2016, 09:49 PM	#2
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I have used Mobil 1 from the start as well as many others here. And remember it is 8 qts. Costco has sales on Mobil 1 $27.99 for 6 regular $37.99. I think you will get a lot of opinions as far as brand. I think more important to meet the manufacturer specs. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

06-19-2016, 09:53 PM	#3
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	Another oil thread. Personally I run Joe Gibbs DT40, but I have a built engine, the tolerances are different from a stock engine. In the past I have run Royal Purple, won't be running that anymore (not the best for turbos) Mobil One, and Valvoline VR1 synthetic racing oil. I would recomend either Joe gibbs LS30 if your engine is stock, Amsoil, and Valvoline VR1. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

06-19-2016, 11:34 PM	#6
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	For oil choices, go here first: https://540ratblog.wordpress.com/201...-test-ranking/ __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

06-20-2016, 07:15 AM	#7
BlackinBlack Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 Blade Silver Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 822	The changes you are making are not changing the physical engine hardware. I would run Mobil1. Even GM's new Hi-Po cars call for it. Great oil and what the motor was designed to use. __________________ 2016 2LZ Z06 Blade Silver 2013 ZL1 BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> Roto-Fab CAI 2010 2SS/RS BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> 3" MBRP 304 Stainless Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI

06-19-2016, 11:22 PM	#4
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	I run amsoil 5-30 signature

06-19-2016, 11:25 PM	#5
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	10w30 Amsoil Signature series works well and my car liked it. Joe Gibbs LS30 does a great job of running clean, cleanest oil I ever ran. I am not a fan of the shelf oils not even Mobil 1. Also you'd be surprised to see how many oils even at thicker weights Joe Gibbs LS30 out performs.

06-20-2016, 07:43 AM	#8
Travis104 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 591	I have injectors, lower pulley, headers and a couple other little things. I have been running Joe Gibbs LS30. Seems like good stuff.

06-20-2016, 07:58 AM	#9
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	I run Amsoil 5w-30 Signature Series. I've been using Amsoil in all our vehicles for 30+ years. One a FZJ80 Land Cruiser has 380,000+ miles on it. __________________ Under Hood - Painted strut bar ends w/custom Polished Stainless mounting hardware, E2 CC, RotoFab CAI, ZL1 underhood decal, Amsoil oil, Black billet strut covers, Metco pulleys, intercooler reservoir, JRE 75 RWHP package. Chassis - Hawk ceramic brake pads, ZL1 wheel decals, Amsoil fluids Interior - A pillar gauge pod w/Aeroforce Interceptor gauges, Polished ZL1 speaker rings, ZL1 mats and console lid, Custom GPS mount Exterior - 3M clear bra, LED driving lights, PIAA Plasma Ion yellow fog lights, Window tint, CF bowties, Technostalgia sequential tail lights

06-20-2016, 08:10 AM	#10
ZL W0N GuitarmageddonZL1 Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 432	Seems like most of you are running Amsoil and Joe Gibbs. I may have to try one of those instead of Mobil 1 __________________

06-20-2016, 08:36 AM	#11
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,726	I'm currently using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum but I've had the free dealer service oil changes up until recently which is with Mobil 1. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

06-20-2016, 02:42 PM	#12
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I run Mobile 1. No issues __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

06-20-2016, 04:24 PM	#13
owhite3003 Z-BEAST Drives: 2013 JDP ZL-850 Track Spec ZL1, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 1,470	Driven racing oil LS30 Joe Gibbs Designed for high performance LS series engines. Utilizes advanced synthetic base oils to provide high temperature and high shear protection. Ideal for LS based "crate" engines and supercharged LS performance engines. Oil made for the LS motors. This is what my engine builder uses and recommends. Last edited by owhite3003; 07-06-2016 at 05:09 PM.