What is the best motor oil to use in a 1998-2002 LS1? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blueovalman · 03-24-2011, 07:26 PM

I'm wondering what is the best weight of motor oil to use in a
1998-2002 LS1 engine in a desert climate where tempertures
can get 100+* in summer and around 32+* in the winter?
What is the best brand motor oil to use? I have always used
Mobil 1 in all the vehicles I ever had.Does GM highly recommend
using Mobil 1 in a LS1 engine?

CC Performance · 03-24-2011, 08:14 PM

http://www.joegibbsracingoil.com/tra...ter/index.html

oil 101

Ron66Vette&10SS · 03-24-2011, 10:10 PM

1. If I recall correctly, my 01 SS called for 5w-30, but to make sure either check your owners manual or call a Chevy service dept.

2. Some people swear by _____ (insert any brand here) of synthetic oil. When I began running synthetic oils I exclusively used Mobil 1 for years.....now I'll use whatever name brand is on sale and meets the spec.

3. C5 Corvettes (LS1 & LS6) came with Mobil 1 from the factory.......I would consider that "Highly recommend".

Blueovalman · 03-25-2011, 02:08 AM

Good info.
I read on LS1 Tech that Mobil 1 is endorsed by GM engineering for
a number of reasons.GM recommends synthetic motor oil that's
a fact.Also the correct weight motor oil to use in a 1998-2002 LS1 engine
is 5W30.Make sure to use a motor oil that is API certified and has
recommendation to use on GM vehicles.I would always make sure
that you change your oil and filter on time every time to prolong
the life of your engine.

CC Performance · 03-25-2011, 03:28 AM

Mobil paid for the endoresment I believe

Blueovalman · 03-26-2011, 07:11 AM

I'm wondering what is a good oil filter to run on the 1998-2002 LS1 Camaro's?
AC Delco??
What oil filter do you guys use?

CC Performance · 03-26-2011, 12:44 PM

wix or napa gold

Ron66Vette&10SS · 03-26-2011, 05:32 PM

I stick with AC Delco. Some guys swear by the Mobil 1 filters, but I figure if GM thinks the "regular blue" filters are good enough for synthetic oil from the factory, they're good enough for me.

Blueovalman · 03-27-2011, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron66Vette&10SS

I stick with AC Delco. Some guys swear by the Mobil 1 filters, but I figure if GM thinks the "regular blue" filters are good enough for synthetic oil from the factory, they're good enough for me.

Thanks.
True from what I have read the blue AC Delco oil filter has
a excellect internal design for these engines.I'm just wondering
what oil filters people are using on their cars.

camaro1 · 03-27-2011, 10:07 AM

german castrol is very popular with the lsx engines, i have used it for years

xXSilencerXx · 04-13-2011, 03:29 AM

I run 10W-30 Vavoline maxlife synthetic blend and an AC Delco filter. Occasionally I run Mobile 1 full synthetic when AutoZone has the special going on it. Never have had any problems and she's going on 162,000 miles now.

03-24-2011, 07:26 PM	#1
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	What is the best motor oil to use in a 1998-2002 LS1? I'm wondering what is the best weight of motor oil to use in a 1998-2002 LS1 engine in a desert climate where tempertures can get 100+* in summer and around 32+* in the winter? What is the best brand motor oil to use? I have always used Mobil 1 in all the vehicles I ever had.Does GM highly recommend using Mobil 1 in a LS1 engine?

03-24-2011, 10:10 PM	#3
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	1. If I recall correctly, my 01 SS called for 5w-30, but to make sure either check your owners manual or call a Chevy service dept. 2. Some people swear by _____ (insert any brand here) of synthetic oil. When I began running synthetic oils I exclusively used Mobil 1 for years.....now I'll use whatever name brand is on sale and meets the spec. 3. C5 Corvettes (LS1 & LS6) came with Mobil 1 from the factory.......I would consider that "Highly recommend". __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring) Last edited by Ron66Vette&10SS; 03-25-2011 at 10:35 AM.

03-26-2011, 05:32 PM	#8
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	I stick with AC Delco. Some guys swear by the Mobil 1 filters, but I figure if GM thinks the "regular blue" filters are good enough for synthetic oil from the factory, they're good enough for me. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

03-27-2011, 10:07 AM	#10
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	german castrol is very popular with the lsx engines, i have used it for years __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

04-13-2011, 03:29 AM	#11
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	I run 10W-30 Vavoline maxlife synthetic blend and an AC Delco filter. Occasionally I run Mobile 1 full synthetic when AutoZone has the special going on it. Never have had any problems and she's going on 162,000 miles now. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

03-24-2011, 08:14 PM	#2
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	http://www.joegibbsracingoil.com/tra...ter/index.html oil 101

03-25-2011, 02:08 AM	#4
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	Good info. I read on LS1 Tech that Mobil 1 is endorsed by GM engineering for a number of reasons.GM recommends synthetic motor oil that's a fact.Also the correct weight motor oil to use in a 1998-2002 LS1 engine is 5W30.Make sure to use a motor oil that is API certified and has recommendation to use on GM vehicles.I would always make sure that you change your oil and filter on time every time to prolong the life of your engine.

03-25-2011, 03:28 AM	#5
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	Mobil paid for the endoresment I believe

03-26-2011, 07:11 AM	#6
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	I'm wondering what is a good oil filter to run on the 1998-2002 LS1 Camaro's? AC Delco?? What oil filter do you guys use?

03-26-2011, 12:44 PM	#7
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	wix or napa gold

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