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PitchBlack · 12-17-2011, 08:33 AM

At 2500 miles I changed mine with a premium conventional oil and I will run this oil for 2500 more miles. At 5000 miles I will then switch to Mobile 1 from then on.
The reason I do this is I believe the synthetics are just too good at what they do to allow the rings to seat properly during break in (IMO).

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SIXJAK · 12-17-2011, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

Take it from an engine builder that tears into motors of all types and sees it all. FULL SYNTHETIC and nothing but.

This^^^^^^^. Mobil 1 5w-30

FDNY-L107 · 12-19-2011, 12:03 PM

Mobil 1 Extended w/K&N filter......I also use Redline. I still change at 3K - moreso due to that relatively small filter.

Jeffm · 12-19-2011, 12:27 PM

I used to use 10W40 in my cars whats wrong with using this weight oil?

LadyT_SS · 12-19-2011, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgndryhr

Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w-30 with ACDelco Filter.

Do you wait the 15000 miles to change the oil using the Mobil 1 Extended Performance?

zogster · 12-19-2011, 07:40 PM

Mobil 1 Full Synthetic and Mobil 1 oil filer.

chozn4service · 12-19-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

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GoldCartridgeGamer · 12-19-2011, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyT_SS

Do you wait the 15000 miles to change the oil using the Mobil 1 Extended Performance?

Nope never have and never will. I don't believe an oil change interval of 15k miles is a good idea on any car you care for at all. On my last car (2009 Malibu LTZ with the I4 Ecotec) I used it on I would go 7500 miles, but in this car I go between 3k and 5k miles before change pending how I've been driving her.

scuba264 · 01-11-2012, 10:04 AM

I just did my first oil change on the Camaro, but I'll use anything GM certified for use. The list is here: http://gmdexos.com/licensedbrands.html

Found a deal at AutoZone $17.99 for 5 quarts and a filter and added another quart of Quaker State full synthetic so thats what she gets this round. Couldn't pass up a deal and GM says it meets their Dexos requirements.

RubyCamaro · 01-11-2012, 04:00 PM

Mobile 1 synthetic from 1st oil change.

Blade · 01-11-2012, 04:44 PM

Royal Purple and K&N Filter.

The Beard · 01-11-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakersftbl69

+1

+1 Mobil 1

Adam63impala · 02-02-2016, 11:20 AM

What are the advantages of going full synthetic ?

LBreezie · 02-02-2016, 11:26 AM

Valvoline. All my vehicles last 150,000+ miles.

12-17-2011, 08:33 AM	#43
PitchBlack (with a little chrome) Drives: The Black Knight Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tri-Cities, Tennessee Posts: 283 View My Garage	At 2500 miles I changed mine with a premium conventional oil and I will run this oil for 2500 more miles. At 5000 miles I will then switch to Mobile 1 from then on. The reason I do this is I believe the synthetics are just too good at what they do to allow the rings to seat properly during break in (IMO). Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk __________________ _______________________________________ [COLOR=seagreen]Mods Installed: Backup sensors American Racing Rogue Wheels AAC LED Interior Light Kit Ordered: BlingLights Fog Light Kit AAC Footwell Ambient Lighting Kit Complete Lamp Protection Kit (Smoked Finish)

12-19-2011, 12:03 PM	#45
FDNY-L107 Drives: 2020 COPO #006 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cecil County, Maryland Posts: 134	Mobil 1 Extended w/K&N filter......I also use Redline. I still change at 3K - moreso due to that relatively small filter. __________________ 2020 COPO #006, John Force Edition 5.7 SC Gone, but not forgotten: 2019 ZL1 755WHP/782RWTQ 2011 LS V6 375HP, 6 speed 1994 Camaro V6, 5 speed 1985 IROC Z 5.0TPI (special factory ordered 1st new car) 1979 Z-28 4-speed 350 1975 Camaro 350 Auto (first car owned) RESERVED: 2023 Hummer EV 3X Pickup 2024 Hummer EV 3X SUV

12-19-2011, 12:27 PM	#46
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	I used to use 10W40 in my cars whats wrong with using this weight oil? __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

01-11-2012, 10:04 AM	#51
scuba264 Drives: Manual 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 570 View My Garage	I just did my first oil change on the Camaro, but I'll use anything GM certified for use. The list is here: http://gmdexos.com/licensedbrands.html Found a deal at AutoZone $17.99 for 5 quarts and a filter and added another quart of Quaker State full synthetic so thats what she gets this round. Couldn't pass up a deal and GM says it meets their Dexos requirements. __________________ My Garage \| Audio Build

01-11-2012, 04:00 PM	#52
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Mobile 1 synthetic from 1st oil change. __________________

12-19-2011, 07:40 PM	#48
zogster Drives: 2014 RRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: IL Posts: 659	Mobil 1 Full Synthetic and Mobil 1 oil filer.

01-11-2012, 04:44 PM	#53
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Royal Purple and K&N Filter. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

02-02-2016, 11:20 AM	#55
Adam63impala Drives: 63' chevy impalaSS , 12'Cam89'Cam Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Memphis, TN, to Brunswick, GA Posts: 301	What are the advantages of going full synthetic ?

02-02-2016, 11:26 AM	#56
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	Valvoline. All my vehicles last 150,000+ miles.

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