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mikel441 · 04-04-2010, 12:29 PM

5W-30 Valvoline SynPower.

syck03 · 04-04-2010, 07:14 PM

I use Moble 1 5W-30 Synthetic.

jehartley · 04-04-2010, 08:15 PM

Mobil 1 5w30 in the new Camaro and Sierra. Amsoil 5W30 in my three out of warranty vehicles.

hollywoodjose · 04-06-2010, 03:07 PM

First two oil changes were mobile 1, does anyone use mobile 1 extended performance?

jehartley · 04-06-2010, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hollywoodjose

does anyone use mobile 1 extended performance?

Not worth the money over regular Mobil 1.

joe h · 04-07-2010, 02:21 AM

Pennzoil platinum 5w-30

Last time I used mobil one synthetic was 4 years ago in my new silverado, next day the engine made so much noise at start up, I drained the stuff before putting 30 miles on it. Since then I have been using pennzoil platinum in all three of my vehicles, and their engines run smooth, no high pitched noises at start up, and my high mileage lumina doesn't even leak. Plus I have never been much of an exxon/mobil fan.

Texhawk · 04-07-2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikel441

5W-30 Valvoline SynPower.

I was using Mobil 1, but switched to Valvoline Synpower. There are many good synthetic oils that are equal to and in some cases, better than Mobil 1. Synpower and Castrol EDGE have both shown to have 8x to 9x better wear protection than Mobil 1 in the standard wear test. Valvoline also has a program that will guarantee against engine failure for 300,000 miles.

Mr Smith · 04-07-2010, 06:17 PM

Valvoline Synpower is good stuff!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texhawk

I was using Mobil 1, but switched to Valvoline Synpower. There are many good synthetic oils that are equal to and in some cases, better than Mobil 1. Synpower and Castrol EDGE have both shown to have 8x to 9x better wear protection than Mobil 1 in the standard wear test. Valvoline also has a program that will guarantee against engine failure for 300,000 miles.

mikel441 · 04-08-2010, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texhawk

I was using Mobil 1, but switched to Valvoline Synpower. There are many good synthetic oils that are equal to and in some cases, better than Mobil 1. Synpower and Castrol EDGE have both shown to have 8x to 9x better wear protection than Mobil 1 in the standard wear test. Valvoline also has a program that will guarantee against engine failure for 300,000 miles.

Yep, I'm registered on Valvoline's site. I've used Valvoline oils for over 2 decades and all my cars have gone the distance. The Camaro seems to really like the Synpower too.

riverrattcom · 04-08-2010, 01:47 AM

5w-30 Mobil 1

nova · 04-08-2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarorick

Pennzoil Platinum..... Best oil for the price

Did my first oil change @ 1000 miles last night and thats what I used in 5W-30 with a Mobil 1 filter. $20.50 for 5 quarts @ Wal-Mart + $5.50/quart for 3 more. Oreilly also has it for $3.99/quart.

I've got free oil changes @ my dealer for 3500, 7000, and 10,500 miles so after this it will probably be Mobil 1 5W-30 and an AC-Delco filter.

I still havn't decided whether I want to keep changing it myself or let the dealer do it along with all the other maintence checks....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texhawk

I was using Mobil 1, but switched to Valvoline Synpower. There are many good synthetic oils that are equal to and in some cases, better than Mobil 1. Synpower and Castrol EDGE have both shown to have 8x to 9x better wear protection than Mobil 1 in the standard wear test. Valvoline also has a program that will guarantee against engine failure for 300,000 miles.

These days pretty much any name brand synthetic is going to perform well. Oil has come a long way in the last 10 years much less the last 30. The cheopo store brand stuff on the shelf today is better than the best available in years past.....

Texhawk · 04-08-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatortalk

I get a free oil change w/ my dealer, but I dont know if I want them touching it....
Did my first oil change at 1500 and used Supertech synthetic 5W30. Almost ready for my 5k oil change and not sure what to do....

My dealer gave me a free oil change. I got the service manager to give me the oil and the filter, and I changed it myself.

GreyLS3SS · 04-18-2010, 10:59 PM

curious with the limited slip rear end do you need to add an additive or just use a quality synthetic differential lube Thanks

Eric Baker · 04-19-2010, 06:47 AM

Some, like the Royal Purple, don't need the additive. It should say on the bottle whether it has it or not built in.

04-04-2010, 12:29 PM	#29
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,451 View My Garage	5W-30 Valvoline SynPower. __________________

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04-04-2010, 07:14 PM	#30
syck03 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS(Aqua Blue) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Smiths Station, AL Posts: 18 View My Garage	I use Moble 1 5W-30 Synthetic.

04-04-2010, 08:15 PM	#31
jehartley Drives: Red LT1 & Silver LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 221	Mobil 1 5w30 in the new Camaro and Sierra. Amsoil 5W30 in my three out of warranty vehicles.

04-06-2010, 03:07 PM	#32
hollywoodjose Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 386 View My Garage	First two oil changes were mobile 1, does anyone use mobile 1 extended performance?

04-07-2010, 02:21 AM	#34
joe h Drives: victory red 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bismarck, nd Posts: 125	Pennzoil platinum 5w-30 Last time I used mobil one synthetic was 4 years ago in my new silverado, next day the engine made so much noise at start up, I drained the stuff before putting 30 miles on it. Since then I have been using pennzoil platinum in all three of my vehicles, and their engines run smooth, no high pitched noises at start up, and my high mileage lumina doesn't even leak. Plus I have never been much of an exxon/mobil fan.

04-08-2010, 01:47 AM	#38
riverrattcom Drives: 2010 2SS RS SIM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 270 View My Garage	5w-30 Mobil 1

04-18-2010, 10:59 PM	#41
GreyLS3SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wa Posts: 307	curious with the limited slip rear end do you need to add an additive or just use a quality synthetic differential lube Thanks

04-19-2010, 06:47 AM	#42
Eric Baker Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 987 View My Garage	Some, like the Royal Purple, don't need the additive. It should say on the bottle whether it has it or not built in.