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JLBIII · 01-27-2012, 07:42 PM

Anyone running Mobil 1 0W-30? Wally world had it here.

BigSSexy · 03-03-2012, 01:34 PM

Anybody run Shell Rotella T6 5w40 full synthetic? I'm ready to get flamed on this one but I've ran it in my bikes (both current and past) for over 20,000miles and I am not gentle on them. Many friends that have drag cars run it with good results as well.

twentytwelvebee · 03-03-2012, 02:05 PM

amsoil for me, thats all, nothing else.

ssummit camaro · 03-03-2012, 08:49 PM

m1

jesserayjames · 03-03-2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sodapop

Mobile1 is dexos approved. Dealer oil is syn blend. Mobile1 is better!!!!!!!

X's Two..............................................

cajun1le · 03-03-2012, 09:32 PM

Castrol Syntec(now edge) primarily and Amsoil (depending on the application).

Avenging Orange · 03-04-2012, 01:01 AM

Castrol SAE30

GunnyG · 03-04-2012, 01:21 AM

Every time it's been Mobil 1. But recently Royal Purple had a sale. I picked some up, and am gonna try it.

L99CAMA2011 · 03-04-2012, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy@AMSOIL

Very good points you have, that is why is so important for a person to do research and learn the benefits of group 4 PAO oils and the superb benefits.
I will be bringing more data to process that AMSOIL exeeds the GM requirements hands down,

Don't know of the AMSOIL long term effect on these engines but when I switched from Mobil 1 to AMSOIL 5w-30 XL I noticed better cold starts even in 15 degree F temps and better performance as well. I know that factory stuff you guys are getting for $5 is literally crap and the first oil change after 4000 miles with my previous L99 it felt like sludge compared to the used Mobil 1 and AMSOIL.

May_Roe_SS · 03-17-2012, 03:03 PM

Just changed my oil at 17k miles and made the switch to Royal Purple, manual tranny and rear diff are next for the RP swap out. I went with the K&N oil filter as everybody was sold out of the RP oil filters. I will order online and stock up on them and be completely RP very soon.

TheRaven · 12-01-2012, 07:57 AM

Little old post, but I found this on the web. Thinking about using Pennzoil and want to start doing my own oil changes. Not sure if I'll save any money doing myself, but I will see.

http://www.orangelineoil.com/article...MDEXOSApproved

LikaRokBowTie · 12-01-2012, 12:34 PM

I do my own oil change sometimes and it does cost less,the problem is getting the car high enough to do it and dealing with the mess but you know it was done right,as far as oil brand I think they're mostly the same but

I have been using M1 syn and bosch filter and change oil&filter every 5K,which I think is the most important thing is regular changes and maint.

Supermaro585HP · 12-01-2012, 01:19 PM

I was just told by another member(scott@bjorn3d) that he changed to Pennzoil platinum and the ticking noise that you hear in the SS motors with the auto stopped. I just bought some and will be trying in the spring when I get her back out.

GEN-IV · 12-01-2012, 04:49 PM

Switched from Mobil 1 to Valvoline VR1 synthetic. A bit concerned with all of the negative information on M1 lately, still using M1 in our daily drivers.

03-03-2012, 01:34 PM	#58
BigSSexy Drives: '10 2SS/RS LS3 Summit White Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 40	Anybody run Shell Rotella T6 5w40 full synthetic? I'm ready to get flamed on this one but I've ran it in my bikes (both current and past) for over 20,000miles and I am not gentle on them. Many friends that have drag cars run it with good results as well. __________________ My 3 '10s: 2010 2SS/RS SW LS3 -Eibach lowering springs/Vararam/BMR Trailing Arms/EE Catch Can/Hurst/Heritage Grille/Axle back delete/SS panel/tinted windows,reflectors and tails 2010 VW Jetta TDI Cup Edition DSG -Stock DD car 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 -Def. not stock

03-03-2012, 08:49 PM	#60
ssummit camaro Drives: 2013 1LE on order TPW 12/31 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 882	m1 __________________

03-04-2012, 01:01 AM	#63
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Castrol SAE30 __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

03-04-2012, 01:21 AM	#64
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Every time it's been Mobil 1. But recently Royal Purple had a sale. I picked some up, and am gonna try it. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

03-17-2012, 03:03 PM	#66
May_Roe_SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Black LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pflugerville,Tx Posts: 61	Just changed my oil at 17k miles and made the switch to Royal Purple, manual tranny and rear diff are next for the RP swap out. I went with the K&N oil filter as everybody was sold out of the RP oil filters. I will order online and stock up on them and be completely RP very soon. __________________ Will Vararam CAI Borla ATAK cat back, Elite Engineering Catch Can, VMAX throttle body (white), Cam, valve train upgrade (springs, retainers, rods), Kooks 1 7/8" long tube, custom tune, and full Royal Purple fluids

01-27-2012, 07:42 PM	#57
JLBIII Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Penn. Posts: 175	Anyone running Mobil 1 0W-30? Wally world had it here.

03-03-2012, 02:05 PM	#59
twentytwelvebee Drives: 2012/2ss "transformers edition" Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: vacaville Posts: 528	amsoil for me, thats all, nothing else.

03-03-2012, 09:32 PM	#62
cajun1le The Mechanic Drives: a sports car Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 316	Castrol Syntec(now edge) primarily and Amsoil (depending on the application).

12-01-2012, 07:57 AM	#67
TheRaven TheRaven Drives: 2012 RS Camaro-black Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Henry County, Georgia Posts: 122	Little old post, but I found this on the web. Thinking about using Pennzoil and want to start doing my own oil changes. Not sure if I'll save any money doing myself, but I will see. http://www.orangelineoil.com/article...MDEXOSApproved

12-01-2012, 12:34 PM	#68
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 990	I do my own oil change sometimes and it does cost less,the problem is getting the car high enough to do it and dealing with the mess but you know it was done right,as far as oil brand I think they're mostly the same but I have been using M1 syn and bosch filter and change oil&filter every 5K,which I think is the most important thing is regular changes and maint.

12-01-2012, 01:19 PM	#69
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	I was just told by another member(scott@bjorn3d) that he changed to Pennzoil platinum and the ticking noise that you hear in the SS motors with the auto stopped. I just bought some and will be trying in the spring when I get her back out.

12-01-2012, 04:49 PM	#70
GEN-IV Right Cam Drives: 2010 LS3 / 79 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 508	Switched from Mobil 1 to Valvoline VR1 synthetic. A bit concerned with all of the negative information on M1 lately, still using M1 in our daily drivers. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 CGM E-Force + 2015 1LT V6/A6

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