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j0hnny007 · 03-12-2010, 12:10 AM

so my camaro should be comming soon, next 2 weeks or so and i was just wondering what oil comes in the motor from the factory, i ordered a 2ss with manual tranny. thanks

klatterblast · 03-12-2010, 12:39 AM

They come with mobil 1 in it from the factory

j0hnny007 · 03-12-2010, 12:59 AM

maybe i should be more specific, does it come with synthetic oil from factory or regular oil? i have read that regular oil should be used for the break in period.

OUR72GTO · 03-12-2010, 01:22 AM

Only the SS comes with Mobil1.

Read the cap on the engine.

2ndgenz28 · 03-12-2010, 01:25 AM

first one · 03-12-2010, 06:26 AM

Mobil 1 Synthetic

*Mindz* · 03-12-2010, 06:49 AM

5w-30 says the Owner's manual

5w-30 Mobil 1 Full Synthetic.

Russell James · 03-12-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by j0hnny007

maybe i should be more specific, does it come with synthetic oil from factory or regular oil? i have read that regular oil should be used for the break in period.

Depends on the honing method used. Modern plateau honing and modern rings do not require non-synthetic oil or any special break in oil. So on modern cars, synthetic is perfect to run from day one.

If someone rebuilds an engine with an older style of honing (sharp peaks) and older style super hard rings, then that engine would be better to break in with non synthetic oil.

All the performance LS engines come from the factory with Mobil 1 5w30. The V6 is regular 5w30 due to it's oil temp and intended use of the car is not going to require synthetic. The V8's if driven hard/competitively can easily get the oil temp above what is safe for non-synthetic oil. So they are required to run synthetic at all times from day 1 on.

ron10 · 03-12-2010, 07:50 AM

ditto!

wylde1 · 03-17-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

Depends on the honing method used. Modern plateau honing and modern rings do not require non-synthetic oil or any special break in oil. So on modern cars, synthetic is perfect to run from day one.

If someone rebuilds an engine with an older style of honing (sharp peaks) and older style super hard rings, then that engine would be better to break in with non synthetic oil.

All the performance LS engines come from the factory with Mobil 1 5w30. The V6 is regular 5w30 due to it's oil temp and intended use of the car is not going to require synthetic. The V8's if driven hard/competitively can easily get the oil temp above what is safe for non-synthetic oil. So they are required to run synthetic at all times from day 1 on.

+1 as well special additives are needed if you've built an engine with a flat tappet cam. over the years, Zinc and other additives have been phased out of modern engine oils because it's no longer needed. But a flat tappet lifter and cam need the zinc to help harden the surfaces and crate desired wear patterns. So nowadays you need break in oils or additive if you've built an engine.

Modern cars "break-in" period is almost a non issue. Machining and material techniques have nearly eliminated the need to break in an engine like you used to.

03-12-2010, 12:10 AM	#1
j0hnny007 Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 50	what oil comes stock so my camaro should be comming soon, next 2 weeks or so and i was just wondering what oil comes in the motor from the factory, i ordered a 2ss with manual tranny. thanks

03-12-2010, 12:39 AM	#2
klatterblast Drives: 2010 camaro 2ssrs blk. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: walker la. Posts: 1,732 View My Garage	They come with mobil 1 in it from the factory __________________ 2010 Hennessey HPE650 2SSRS Blk/Blk Magnuson TVS2300,ported heads,cam,Hotchkis suspension. Weld 17”s, Mickey Thompson’s.

03-12-2010, 01:22 AM	#4
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	Only the SS comes with Mobil1. Read the cap on the engine. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

03-12-2010, 06:49 AM	#7
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	5w-30 says the Owner's manual 5w-30 Mobil 1 Full Synthetic. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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03-12-2010, 12:59 AM	#3
j0hnny007 Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 50	maybe i should be more specific, does it come with synthetic oil from factory or regular oil? i have read that regular oil should be used for the break in period.

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ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	ditto!