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ASimmons04 · 05-09-2015, 04:52 PM

I used Mobil 1 full synthetic in my LS1 WS6 and never had any issues, so to speak. I then seafoamed the car (had about 60k miles on it) and switched to Royal Purple...hands down a BETTER performing oil. Was a bit more pricey but so worth it. My lifter tick was gone when I switched to Royal Purple. I will more than likely use Royal Purple when I pick up my 1LE...hopefully sooner than later.

Avenging Orange · 05-09-2015, 05:16 PM

Walmart Super tech and a fram filter. Nothing but the best for my car.

But seriously, folks......Rotella T 10w30 NON synthetic. Its a good oil and works just right for my driving habits.

HOT SS1 · 05-09-2015, 05:21 PM

Royal Purple for my ride.

RedRaven · 05-13-2015, 06:48 PM

I've been chided on this group as to why I'm using a synthetic-blend. Even challenged over what the manual says.

giant_g2 · 05-13-2015, 09:18 PM

Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5W-30 with a K&N HP-1017.

LSX Camaro · 05-13-2015, 09:31 PM

Redline Oil 5W/40 with their zinc additive. Purepower billet oil filter.

ActNup NY · 05-13-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ToolFan66

Mobil 1 synthetic

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avido · 05-14-2015, 03:05 PM

i'm looking for a royal purple oil but no one ships to italy.. i found it in italy but 82e for each quart..crazy

PolynesianPowerhouse · 05-15-2015, 04:08 PM

BND Automotive Quantum Blue custom blended FULL SYNTHETIC oil. Same for the filters.

Rp or mobil in a pinch

my last oil analysis came through excellent with 13,500 miles on it. can prob push it another 2,000 miles.

Dizzy82 · 05-15-2015, 04:56 PM

Mobil 1 high milage full synthetic.

SeaCompiler · 05-15-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by giant_g2

Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5W-30 with a K&N HP-1017.

Quaker State burned me in the early 90's twice. I have no desire to ever put that stuff in my cars again. But, good luck with it!

giant_g2 · 05-15-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaCompiler

Quaker State burned me in the early 90's twice. I have no desire to ever put that stuff in my cars again. But, good luck with it!

What happened? From the oil analyses I found online this stuff is equal to or better than most non-racing oils (additives, volatility, etc). Also, this is their newer synthetic. I'm not sure who owned them then, but I think shell owns them now. If I do a track day I would consider using Penzoil Ultra (slightly higher film strength and slightly lower volatility, extra boron wouldn't hurt either).

SeaCompiler · 05-15-2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by giant_g2

What happened? From the oil analyses I found online this stuff is equal to or better than most non-racing oils (additives, volatility, etc). Also, this is their newer synthetic. I'm not sure who owned them then, but I think shell owns then now.

The engine in my Cutlass Supreme blew on the way to work one morning and was just cruising down the highway. My engine blew in my Honda Civic a year before and had to replace the entrire rotating assembly and rings. I was not even driving them hard. My dad used it in his and his cars leaked and did not run well. My friends scolded me and said to quit using it, so I switched to valvoline and then went to a synthetic blend, then full synthetic Mobile1 and have had no engine trouble in the past two decades. I use Rotella in my Camaro now, but I think most major, well known brands are good for the engines. Quaker State left a bad taste in my mouth and I didn't see them for a long time and thought they went happily bankrupt or something, but I see they are still here and I get the hibbie jibbies when I see a commercial. I looked and they are owned by Shell now and is sold under SOPUS Products.

I looked through some of the forums and was a little surprised to see a lot of members saying they like it and rank it rather well!

But I still will never use it

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762ch · 05-16-2015, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaCompiler

The engine in my Cutlass Supreme blew on the way to work one morning and was just cruising down the highway. My engine blew in my Honda Civic a year before and had to replace the entrire rotating assembly and rings. I was not even driving them hard. My dad used it in his and his cars leaked and did not run well. My friends scolded me and said to quit using it, so I switched to valvoline and then went to a synthetic blend, then full synthetic Mobile1 and have had no engine trouble in the past two decades. I use Rotella in my Camaro now, but I think most major, well known brands are good for the engines. Quaker State left a bad taste in my mouth and I didn't see them for a long time and thought they went happily bankrupt or something, but I see they are still here and I get the hibbie jibbies when I see a commercial. I looked and they are owned by Shell now and is sold under SOPUS Products.

I looked through some of the forums and was a little surprised to see a lot of members saying they like it and rank it rather well!

But I still will never use it

.

That sounds highly exaggerated, two engines blew and the car didn't run well?

I use Joe Gibbs LS30 , I am cammed and my tuner reccomended this oil. Car ran really well on every oil I've used. However long term reliability is a major concern for cammed cars.

05-09-2015, 05:16 PM	#30
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Walmart Super tech and a fram filter. Nothing but the best for my car. But seriously, folks......Rotella T 10w30 NON synthetic. Its a good oil and works just right for my driving habits. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

05-13-2015, 06:48 PM	#32
RedRaven Drives: 2012 2SS M6 CRT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alachua, Fl Posts: 251	I've been chided on this group as to why I'm using a synthetic-blend. Even challenged over what the manual says. Attached Images __________________ 2012 2SS M6 CRT SOLD! - - 1983 Berlinetta, 305HO, Comp 235 cam, shorties First real car: 1968 Malibu, '67 283, Canary yellow

05-13-2015, 09:31 PM	#34
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Redline Oil 5W/40 with their zinc additive. Purepower billet oil filter. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

05-15-2015, 04:08 PM	#37
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	BND Automotive Quantum Blue custom blended FULL SYNTHETIC oil. Same for the filters. Rp or mobil in a pinch my last oil analysis came through excellent with 13,500 miles on it. can prob push it another 2,000 miles. __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant Last edited by PolynesianPowerhouse; 05-17-2015 at 03:36 PM.

05-15-2015, 04:56 PM	#38
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,501 View My Garage	Mobil 1 high milage full synthetic. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ Last edited by Dizzy82; 06-02-2015 at 05:26 PM.

05-09-2015, 04:52 PM	#29
ASimmons04 Drives: 2015 AGM 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 367	I used Mobil 1 full synthetic in my LS1 WS6 and never had any issues, so to speak. I then seafoamed the car (had about 60k miles on it) and switched to Royal Purple...hands down a BETTER performing oil. Was a bit more pricey but so worth it. My lifter tick was gone when I switched to Royal Purple. I will more than likely use Royal Purple when I pick up my 1LE...hopefully sooner than later.

05-09-2015, 05:21 PM	#31
HOT SS1 Drives: 2013 1ss m6 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: ottawa ontario canada Posts: 2 View My Garage	Royal Purple for my ride.

05-13-2015, 09:18 PM	#33
giant_g2 Drives: '13 1LE, '89 Caprice Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: PA Posts: 333	Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5W-30 with a K&N HP-1017.

05-14-2015, 03:05 PM	#36
avido Drives: camaro ss\rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Italia Posts: 755	i'm looking for a royal purple oil but no one ships to italy.. i found it in italy but 82e for each quart..crazy