Mobil 1 Synthetic... My Story... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

INTIMIDAT3R · 08-16-2010, 09:16 PM

When I was in the Air Force, I bought my first new car in 1989. A Pontiac Sunbird.

My buddies were touting the virtues of Mobil 1, so I called Dad. He was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force for over 23 years. He helped introduce the F-111, F-15, F-16, and the F-117 to the Air Forces' arsenol.

Anyway, I asked him about Mobil 1 back then. He told me the next time I was patrolling on the flight line, stop by the engine shop and check out the barrels of oil.

I did and the barrels were stenciled "Mobil Synthetic". I told Dad what I had found out. He then told me that the Air Force has used Mobil Synthetic Oils in their jet engines for as long as he could remember. Also that if that oil could stand up to everything thrown at it by the Air Forces' planes, it could withstand anything my little, bitty Sunbird could dish out.

Since that day 21+ years ago, I've used nothing but Mobil 1 in all my vehicles. Even my "beater" work cars.

Do I recommend it? Does a bear... well, we all know what a bear does in the woods.

Mobil 1, often imitated, NEVER duplicated.

vinman · 08-16-2010, 09:37 PM

Good info, mine comes with dino oil I think, after 500 miles I'm going to mobil 1.

Dololly · 08-18-2010, 09:40 AM

I have used Mobile 1 for a long time in other cars. Just bought a 2010 Camaro LS. I'm not sure what they put in it from the dealer/factory. Guess I can ask them, but do you know if it would be a synthetic or non?

Thanks.

67 Convertible · 08-18-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by vinman

Good info, mine comes with dino oil I think, after 500 miles I'm going to mobil 1.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dololly

I have used Mobile 1 for a long time in other cars. Just bought a 2010 Camaro LS. I'm not sure what they put in it from the dealer/factory. Guess I can ask them, but do you know if it would be a synthetic or non?

Thanks.

The V6 comes with dino from the factory.

Dololly · 08-18-2010, 10:00 AM

How much stock do you put in the "remaining oil life" figure?

Michael_Js · 08-18-2010, 10:08 AM

Most people indicate that the remaining oil life % is fairly accurate. people still do the every 3 or 5K miles, but the computer does a good job of calculating the remaining life. I "was" one of those every 3 or 5K oil changers, but with the SS, I am now going to start changing around 20% oil life left. Old habits are hard to break

Oh, Welcome to the Forum Dololly!

Dololly · 08-18-2010, 10:27 AM

Thanks for the welcome! In my high school days, I was a die-hard Mustang fan. I drove a 69 fastback with 302 V8. I have owned a 77 Corvette, but sold it before my son got old enough to drive. (Wouldn't have been able to afford the insurance on all of our vehicles!). But now...I love my Camaro! It is a joy to drive.

ROE · 08-18-2010, 07:25 PM

good info i need to know how much oil does the L99 take i will be doing my first oil change since i have the car.... it has 493 miles since last august...i looked in the book and could not find it please help wont go back to dealer........... thanks

EastBayBossMan · 08-18-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ROE

good info i need to know how much oil does the L99 take i will be doing my first oil change since i have the car.... it has 493 miles since last august...i looked in the book and could not find it please help wont go back to dealer........... thanks

6 quarts for the L99, 8 quarts for the LS3.

67 Convertible · 08-19-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by EastBayBossMan

6 quarts for the L99, 8 quarts for the LS3.

This info is false....maybe the poster just mis-typed????

All the V8's take 8 qts. L99, LS3 (SS)
All the V6's take 6 qts. LLT (LS, LT)

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-19-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EastBayBossMan

6 quarts for the L99, 8 quarts for the LS3.

L99 8.5 quarts. You can put 8 in but run it and check again, 8.5 is what I run and never have had an issue in 19,345 miles.

TooCool5 · 08-19-2010, 01:37 PM

Just put Mobil1 in my LS. I can feel the difference.

coptzr · 08-19-2010, 07:45 PM

I run Mobil 1 in EVERYTHING....even my lawn mowers...

KeepItGreasey · 08-19-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

This info is false....maybe the poster just mis-typed????

All the V8's take 8 qts. L99, LS3 (SS)
All the V6's take 6 qts. LLT (LS, LT)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROE

good info i need to know how much oil does the L99 take i will be doing my first oil change since i have the car.... it has 493 miles since last august...i looked in the book and could not find it please help wont go back to dealer........... thanks

when in doubt... add oil, and check dipstick. 67 Con gives you a good ballpark figure to aim for. i would recommend not listening to any number that anyone says. don't blindly add oil... always check the dispstick. if you need more, the dipstick will tell you. add a good amount, run the engine, let it rest, check the dipstick.

08-16-2010, 09:16 PM	#1
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	Mobil 1 Synthetic... My Story... When I was in the Air Force, I bought my first new car in 1989. A Pontiac Sunbird. My buddies were touting the virtues of Mobil 1, so I called Dad. He was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force for over 23 years. He helped introduce the F-111, F-15, F-16, and the F-117 to the Air Forces' arsenol. Anyway, I asked him about Mobil 1 back then. He told me the next time I was patrolling on the flight line, stop by the engine shop and check out the barrels of oil. I did and the barrels were stenciled "Mobil Synthetic". I told Dad what I had found out. He then told me that the Air Force has used Mobil Synthetic Oils in their jet engines for as long as he could remember. Also that if that oil could stand up to everything thrown at it by the Air Forces' planes, it could withstand anything my little, bitty Sunbird could dish out. Since that day 21+ years ago, I've used nothing but Mobil 1 in all my vehicles. Even my "beater" work cars. Do I recommend it? Does a bear... well, we all know what a bear does in the woods. Mobil 1, often imitated, NEVER duplicated.

08-18-2010, 09:40 AM	#3
Dololly More banjo, please! Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 9 View My Garage	I have used Mobile 1 for a long time in other cars. Just bought a 2010 Camaro LS. I'm not sure what they put in it from the dealer/factory. Guess I can ask them, but do you know if it would be a synthetic or non? Thanks. __________________ "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Dololly

08-18-2010, 10:00 AM	#5
Dololly More banjo, please! Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 9 View My Garage	How much stock do you put in the "remaining oil life" figure? __________________ "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Dololly

08-18-2010, 10:08 AM	#6
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	Most people indicate that the remaining oil life % is fairly accurate. people still do the every 3 or 5K miles, but the computer does a good job of calculating the remaining life. I "was" one of those every 3 or 5K oil changers, but with the SS, I am now going to start changing around 20% oil life left. Old habits are hard to break Oh, Welcome to the Forum Dololly! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

08-19-2010, 01:37 PM	#12
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Just put Mobil1 in my LS. I can feel the difference. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

08-16-2010, 09:37 PM	#2
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,472 View My Garage	Good info, mine comes with dino oil I think, after 500 miles I'm going to mobil 1.

08-18-2010, 10:27 AM	#7
Dololly More banjo, please! Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 9 View My Garage	Thanks for the welcome! In my high school days, I was a die-hard Mustang fan. I drove a 69 fastback with 302 V8. I have owned a 77 Corvette, but sold it before my son got old enough to drive. (Wouldn't have been able to afford the insurance on all of our vehicles!). But now...I love my Camaro! It is a joy to drive.

08-18-2010, 07:25 PM	#8
ROE Drives: 2008 cts Join Date: May 2008 Location: staten island Posts: 375	good info i need to know how much oil does the L99 take i will be doing my first oil change since i have the car.... it has 493 miles since last august...i looked in the book and could not find it please help wont go back to dealer........... thanks

08-19-2010, 07:45 PM	#13
coptzr Resistance is futile Drives: Anything thats fast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Rapids,MI Posts: 315	I run Mobil 1 in EVERYTHING....even my lawn mowers... __________________ Modifications (so far) Edelbrock E-Force supercharger JRE fuel system upgrade Edelbrock CAI VMS stage 2.5 cam kit SLP LT's, no cats NPP muffler's w/x-pipe Tuned at Vector Motorsports 606 RWHP and 567 RWT Black 1LE 10 spokes. Hotchkis drop springs.

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