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litle88 · 04-05-2013, 01:16 PM

Damn that sucks!

Nutro if you can get online you can see their prices there and show them. That sucks that its a sellout! They sell more of the conventional vr1 stuff from what they told me.

POS Dakota · 04-05-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Damn that sucks!

Nutro if you can get online you can see their prices there and show them. That sucks that its a sellout! They sell more of the conventional vr1 stuff from what they told me.

My parts guy had the same 4 cases of mobil one synthetic sitting there forever untouched until I bought it all. But all the cheaper stuff turned over several times.

Not many people use good oil or change it as frequently as they say....at least around here! lol

It probably doesnt move so they are no longer selling it.
I'd rather spend a few bucks more a quart than end up with a bad shortblock at 70k because I was cheap, or lazy! Damn!

litle88 · 04-05-2013, 09:42 PM

I'm with ya!!!! 100%

UNRIVALED SS · 04-06-2013, 06:47 AM

Little88 that is an awesome avatar!!!! VR1 is a max protection for adverse(spirited/race driving) conditions. For $3.49 a quart I am going to by all they have left. It'll get used in the 95-100 summer at the track. For my engine it'll be perfect. Thanks for the info

rahallfly · 04-06-2013, 07:53 AM

I bought some too for I think 3.99. Went to auto zone and they had it on sale too for .50 cents more !

POS Dakota · 04-06-2013, 09:45 AM

Autozone is a pretty decent place to pick up deals on oil.

Nutro · 04-06-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Damn that sucks!

Nutro if you can get online you can see their prices there and show them. That sucks that its a sellout! They sell more of the conventional vr1 stuff from what they told me.

Online shows $5.99 so I'm not sure where you guys are seeing $3.29 and they had 3 cases of it!

litle88 · 04-06-2013, 12:47 PM

That's fugged up! I was there yesterday and they were still 3.49

litle88 · 04-06-2013, 12:48 PM

Are you looking at the synthetic vr1? 10/30 and 20/50 weights.

2SS45th · 04-06-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by UNRIVALED SS

Little88 that is an awesome avatar!!!! VR1 is a max protection for adverse(spirited/race driving) conditions. For $3.49 a quart I am going to by all they have left. It'll get used in the 95-100 summer at the track. For my engine it'll be perfect. Thanks for the info

I use 0W-5 or 0W-10 at the track, just wish it lasted longer

Have you used this oil at the track? What's the performance decrease like, noticable?

376LS3 · 04-10-2013, 10:03 AM

I just found some VR1 conventional at Orielleys and bought 8qts, at $5.49ea. I guess I didnt know there was a synthetic VR1 because everything I have read on here said VR1 was a lot cheaper, so I assumed I bought the right stuff. Should I take it back and buy the synthetic, or can I run the conventional this time? I am cammed and going racing this weekend. Thanks!

POS Dakota · 04-10-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 376LS3

I just found some VR1 conventional at Orielleys and bought 8qts, at $5.49ea. I guess I didnt know there was a synthetic VR1 because everything I have read on here said VR1 was a lot cheaper, so I assumed I bought the right stuff. Should I take it back and buy the synthetic, or can I run the conventional this time? I am cammed and going racing this weekend. Thanks!

Sure you can run it. Just dont expect it to have the longevity of synthetic.

litle88 · 04-10-2013, 10:25 AM

Your good, I change mine every 3k regardless of what the oil life monitor or GM says lol I'm hard headed about that lol.

376LS3 · 04-10-2013, 10:30 AM

Ok, thanks guys! Ive never once used that oil monitor because I refuse to believe it is referring to the actual oil, but instead looking at mileage. Can I get 3k out of conventional or should I run it this weekend and change it? Saw somethings on other sites saying something about 500 miles?? Maybe thats the NSL oil? I only use Wix filters. I dont drive my car hard at all, but this weekend it will be heading down the track a couple times.

04-05-2013, 01:16 PM	#29
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Damn that sucks! Nutro if you can get online you can see their prices there and show them. That sucks that its a sellout! They sell more of the conventional vr1 stuff from what they told me. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

04-05-2013, 09:42 PM	#31
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	I'm with ya!!!! 100% __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

04-06-2013, 07:53 AM	#33
rahallfly Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mansfield Ohio Posts: 267	I bought some too for I think 3.99. Went to auto zone and they had it on sale too for .50 cents more ! __________________ TSP VVT2, OBX LTs Catless mids, Flowmaster, Half K&N, Half Fastlane Pipeline CAI, Tuned by RDP Motorsports! Thats the main fun adders SHAKE ANNNNNNND BAKE!!!!!

04-06-2013, 12:47 PM	#36
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	That's fugged up! I was there yesterday and they were still 3.49 __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

04-06-2013, 12:48 PM	#37
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Are you looking at the synthetic vr1? 10/30 and 20/50 weights. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

04-06-2013, 06:47 AM	#32
UNRIVALED SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 705 View My Garage	Little88 that is an awesome avatar!!!! VR1 is a max protection for adverse(spirited/race driving) conditions. For $3.49 a quart I am going to by all they have left. It'll get used in the 95-100 summer at the track. For my engine it'll be perfect. Thanks for the info

04-06-2013, 09:45 AM	#34
POS Dakota Drives: GMs and Chryslers Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 367 View My Garage	Autozone is a pretty decent place to pick up deals on oil.

04-10-2013, 10:03 AM	#39
376LS3 Eh, that'll happen Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,841	I just found some VR1 conventional at Orielleys and bought 8qts, at $5.49ea. I guess I didnt know there was a synthetic VR1 because everything I have read on here said VR1 was a lot cheaper, so I assumed I bought the right stuff. Should I take it back and buy the synthetic, or can I run the conventional this time? I am cammed and going racing this weekend. Thanks! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 - No Modz

04-10-2013, 10:25 AM	#41
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Your good, I change mine every 3k regardless of what the oil life monitor or GM says lol I'm hard headed about that lol. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

04-10-2013, 10:30 AM	#42
376LS3 Eh, that'll happen Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,841	Ok, thanks guys! Ive never once used that oil monitor because I refuse to believe it is referring to the actual oil, but instead looking at mileage. Can I get 3k out of conventional or should I run it this weekend and change it? Saw somethings on other sites saying something about 500 miles?? Maybe thats the NSL oil? I only use Wix filters. I dont drive my car hard at all, but this weekend it will be heading down the track a couple times. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 - No Modz