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Crowley · 02-27-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ADM PERFORMANCE

ADM Performance only uses Mobil 1 15W-50....In every build.

I thought I told you this already Crowley

BTW-Never run 0w oil.

lol .. just throwing the question out there to see what everyone was running

carfansince73 · 02-28-2010, 10:08 AM

Ok, what are the consequences of running the stock recommended weight oil in a supercharged car? I know it can't be good, but I'm just wondering how bad.

ADM PERFORMANCE · 02-28-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by carfansince73

Ok, what are the consequences of running the stock recommended weight oil in a supercharged car? I know it can't be good, but I'm just wondering how bad.

Gm bearings are soft

Detonation is hard on bearings

More load on the bearings than what gm intended

have you seen 5w-30 at 220-240 degrees?

600hp-lpe · 03-01-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ADM PERFORMANCE

Gm bearings are soft

Detonation is hard on bearings

More load on the bearings than what gm intended

have you seen 5w-30 at 220-240 degrees?

Yup... it's like water.....

the thicker oil (15W50) sticks to parts better.

Petersimov · 03-01-2010, 03:31 PM

how about 20-50 amsoil oil i just dont like M1

carfansince73 · 03-01-2010, 07:11 PM

Crap, I just got my oil changed before I put the s/c on. Maybe I'll change it again before summer hits with those 90+ temps.

Petersimov · 03-01-2010, 09:00 PM

is 20-50 to thick

GotMeSOM · 03-02-2010, 06:18 AM

its sludge LOL. I'd really let my car warm up to full temp driving it.

Wvallediego · 03-02-2010, 06:55 PM

Xw-XX, can someone explain to me what all this numbers mean. And so, if I am running a sc ss, then I should be using 15-50?

600hp-lpe · 03-02-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wvallediego

Xw-XX, can someone explain to me what all this numbers mean. And so, if I am running a sc ss, then I should be using 15-50?

15W50 is this:

15 Weight (when cold) 50 (weight when warm.)

The W is for the word "weight" which is used to seperate the viscosity level of the oil from when it's measured cold and hot.

Wvallediego · 03-03-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 570hp-lpe

15W50 is this:

15 Weight (when cold) 50 (weight when warm.)

The W is for the word "weight" which is used to seperate the viscosity level of the oil from when it's measured cold and hot.

Thanks, now what should I put in my ss camaro?

Crowley · 03-03-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Wvallediego

Thanks, now what should I put in my ss camaro?

looks like stock you should be 5w30 and boosted 15w50 ..

Crowley

Legend · 03-25-2010, 11:27 AM

Changing mine today and ran across this thread...great info!!

With two different, proven builders running 15w50...looks like that's what I'll do today as well!

Thanks...this is why Camaro5 is the best!!! Great info!!!

Legend · 03-25-2010, 11:10 PM

All done!

Would anyone recommend going back to 5w30 for the cooler months or stick with the 15w50 year round?

I'm in San Antonio so cold cold winters are not a problem...though it did get below freezing here a couple times this past winter.

Thinking 15w50 Mar - Sep and then 5w30 Oct - Feb...thoughts?

Thanks!!

02-28-2010, 10:08 AM	#16
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	Ok, what are the consequences of running the stock recommended weight oil in a supercharged car? I know it can't be good, but I'm just wondering how bad. __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

03-01-2010, 07:11 PM	#20
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	Crap, I just got my oil changed before I put the s/c on. Maybe I'll change it again before summer hits with those 90+ temps. __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

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Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	All done! Would anyone recommend going back to 5w30 for the cooler months or stick with the 15w50 year round? I'm in San Antonio so cold cold winters are not a problem...though it did get below freezing here a couple times this past winter. Thinking 15w50 Mar - Sep and then 5w30 Oct - Feb...thoughts? Thanks!!