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CyberDan · 11-09-2010, 07:03 PM

From what I understand, our cars are loud engines to begin with... And with the afm lifters it's a slight annoyance...

What my question is, is there another brand of oil that quiets the engine, while still performing as well as mobil 1? I hear alot of people recommending royal purple or amsoil... But will those oils make a difference in sound?

Thanks

Ject · 11-09-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberDan

But will those oils make a difference in sound?

I would like to say yes... but I'd be doubtful. Im sure to some degree it would quiet it down a hair but you'd still hear the noise i'd bet on it.

CyberDan · 11-09-2010, 07:18 PM

I live in Texas... So could I switch to a different weight?

CyberDan · 11-09-2010, 11:10 PM

I've already done a search, and couldn't find anything... Does anyone have any insight into this question?

sspaul · 11-09-2010, 11:13 PM

i don't think changing oil will quiet your motor down

Sterling · 11-09-2010, 11:27 PM

You just need to make the exhaust louder!

Doc · 11-10-2010, 01:29 AM

Not sure about the engine but I know for a fact RP in the trans and diff will definitely quiet down the gear and drivetrain noise inside the car. I have RP in everything so I can't say how much an effect it has in the engine since I don't really hear it much over the exhaust.

Entaille · 11-10-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

You just need to make the exhaust louder!

this is your answer. you wont listen to the slight noises your engine makes if your exhaust tone is a little louder : )

destroyerofu2 · 11-10-2010, 06:15 AM

i find that lifter noise to be annoying also

but about 3 months ago i found a salution

onlycost me about $100

i took it to a shop and had them remove my mufflers and now i still hear the noises at idle if the hoods open but at wot (wide open throtle) or ftf (foot to floor) all i hear is the awsomeness of every thing i have ever dreamed of in a car comming to life and how sick (good sick not bad sick) it is

yea you could probly get a thicker oil and it would quiet it down a small bit but i wouldn't recomend useing any other oil than what the dealer recomends (void waranty and such

camaro1 · 11-10-2010, 10:12 AM

German Castrol has been a great LSx oil for years,, only certain stores still have it in stock,, read the back of the bottle and make sure where it is made

westexas · 11-10-2010, 01:06 PM

Somebody on here was saying GM came up with some new lifters for our L-99's and that they are much quieter.

Ject · 11-10-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by westexas

Somebody on here was saying GM came up with some new lifters for our L-99's and that they are much quieter.

That is correct, if anyone has excessive lifter chatter on a L99, GM recommends replacing with an upgraded AFM lifters.

OP can always check with dealership and let them know. There is a TSB somewhere on it.

Robert91RS · 11-10-2010, 04:44 PM

Just popping in to say that a heavier weight oil would not be a good idea on an AFM car.

JS · 11-10-2010, 05:43 PM

KENDALL ULTIMATE 5/30
VERY GOOD OIL

11-09-2010, 07:03 PM	#1
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	Best Oil to quiet engine? From what I understand, our cars are loud engines to begin with... And with the afm lifters it's a slight annoyance... What my question is, is there another brand of oil that quiets the engine, while still performing as well as mobil 1? I hear alot of people recommending royal purple or amsoil... But will those oils make a difference in sound? Thanks __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

11-09-2010, 07:18 PM	#3
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	I live in Texas... So could I switch to a different weight? __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

11-09-2010, 11:10 PM	#4
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	I've already done a search, and couldn't find anything... Does anyone have any insight into this question? __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

11-09-2010, 11:13 PM	#5
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	i don't think changing oil will quiet your motor down __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

11-09-2010, 11:27 PM	#6
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	You just need to make the exhaust louder! __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

11-10-2010, 01:29 AM	#7
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Not sure about the engine but I know for a fact RP in the trans and diff will definitely quiet down the gear and drivetrain noise inside the car. I have RP in everything so I can't say how much an effect it has in the engine since I don't really hear it much over the exhaust. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

11-10-2010, 10:12 AM	#10
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	German Castrol has been a great LSx oil for years,, only certain stores still have it in stock,, read the back of the bottle and make sure where it is made __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

11-10-2010, 01:06 PM	#11
westexas Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS L99 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ODESSA TEXAS Posts: 14	Somebody on here was saying GM came up with some new lifters for our L-99's and that they are much quieter.

11-10-2010, 04:44 PM	#13
Robert91RS Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Posts: 852	Just popping in to say that a heavier weight oil would not be a good idea on an AFM car.

11-10-2010, 05:43 PM	#14
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	KENDALL ULTIMATE 5/30 VERY GOOD OIL __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned

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