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Prime · 01-11-2013, 07:44 AM

Hi, called the dealer to get my first oil change and asked for Mobil 1 full synthetic. He said if I have a v6, all I need is synthetic blend.

Will full synthetic (Mobil 1) help or hurt the LFX engine? Should I insist that is what I want?

Thanks guys.

MMC · 01-11-2013, 10:26 AM

Check your manual and if it states to use Dexos1 oil Mobil-1 is Dexos 1 approved.
http://www.gmdexos.com/licensedbrands.html

BowlingSS · 01-11-2013, 11:53 AM

I would use full synthetic. That is all I use on all my cars.

Bill

skibik · 01-12-2013, 01:27 AM

I went to full synthetic, Mobil 1. The reason is I change my own oil and when I was in Walmart I was looking for the synthetic blend and it costs about the same so I figured I could just as well go full synthetic for that price. It was like $5 and change a quart for the blend(had to buy it by the quart, no bulk jugs for sale) or $26 and change for a 5 quart jug of Mobil 1. Look at it this way, GM puts Mobil 1 in the Corvettes straight from the factory, actually so does Ferrari and a few other, why not in my Camaro.

Dean.

SC2150 · 01-12-2013, 09:19 AM

Always go with a better oil. These motors NEED a top grade full syn (read the engine failures, etc) and the dexos syn blend is lower cost to just fit into the target market that wants to run 87 octaine, run cheaper oil, etc. The motor is 11.3:1 CR and will run better and gibe better fuel economy with 91-93 vs 87, and the motor will last longer and be more trouble free with a top grade full syn.

I dont think you will find anyone that has built and been into more of the 3.6 GM V6 engines than we have.....we see it all up close and personal. Not much in the owners manual as far as break-in, fuel, or oil is accurate in you the car owners best interest. It is written by marketing tailored to the target demograpics.

VQ35DE · 01-12-2013, 02:15 PM

Tracy took the words right out of my mouth. I agree 100%.

spyderbuddy · 01-12-2013, 02:24 PM

I concur with tracy on this matter. Mobil one from day one 97 octane from the start. No problems with my car. Put a catch can on it also, and your car will thank you.

ICTsccaCamaro · 01-18-2013, 09:06 AM

I changed our oil for the 1st time at 700miles and it will only see mobil 1 from now on, no reason not to

01-11-2013, 07:44 AM	#1
Prime Drives: 2012 2LT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 52 View My Garage	Is it OK to use full synthetic on V6 (LFX)? Hi, called the dealer to get my first oil change and asked for Mobil 1 full synthetic. He said if I have a v6, all I need is synthetic blend. Will full synthetic (Mobil 1) help or hurt the LFX engine? Should I insist that is what I want? Thanks guys.

01-11-2013, 10:26 AM	#2
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	Check your manual and if it states to use Dexos1 oil Mobil-1 is Dexos 1 approved. http://www.gmdexos.com/licensedbrands.html __________________

01-11-2013, 11:53 AM	#3
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I would use full synthetic. That is all I use on all my cars. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

01-12-2013, 02:24 PM	#7
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,410 View My Garage	I concur with tracy on this matter. Mobil one from day one 97 octane from the start. No problems with my car. Put a catch can on it also, and your car will thank you. __________________ Hot Wheels Emblems and Floor Mats, Morimoto Fog Lights, PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting & My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller & Paddle Shifter Heritage Grill, Manual Shifter Boot, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Hot Wheels door Sills.

01-18-2013, 09:06 AM	#8
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,575	I changed our oil for the 1st time at 700miles and it will only see mobil 1 from now on, no reason not to __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

01-12-2013, 01:27 AM	#4
skibik Guest Drives: bbbbbb Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bfe Posts: 713	I went to full synthetic, Mobil 1. The reason is I change my own oil and when I was in Walmart I was looking for the synthetic blend and it costs about the same so I figured I could just as well go full synthetic for that price. It was like $5 and change a quart for the blend(had to buy it by the quart, no bulk jugs for sale) or $26 and change for a 5 quart jug of Mobil 1. Look at it this way, GM puts Mobil 1 in the Corvettes straight from the factory, actually so does Ferrari and a few other, why not in my Camaro. Dean.

01-12-2013, 09:19 AM	#5
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Always go with a better oil. These motors NEED a top grade full syn (read the engine failures, etc) and the dexos syn blend is lower cost to just fit into the target market that wants to run 87 octaine, run cheaper oil, etc. The motor is 11.3:1 CR and will run better and gibe better fuel economy with 91-93 vs 87, and the motor will last longer and be more trouble free with a top grade full syn. I dont think you will find anyone that has built and been into more of the 3.6 GM V6 engines than we have.....we see it all up close and personal. Not much in the owners manual as far as break-in, fuel, or oil is accurate in you the car owners best interest. It is written by marketing tailored to the target demograpics.

01-12-2013, 02:15 PM	#6
VQ35DE Drives: 2013 / 2SS / RS / L99 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 827	Tracy took the words right out of my mouth. I agree 100%.