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farm rat · 01-02-2019, 01:22 PM

In my area anyway they are running Valvoline Full Synthetic for 2qts for $14.00 including the Modern Engine type. The tag I saw says the sale will last until 2/5/19.

I bought the 5W-30 Full Synthetic Modern Engine type. This is normally $11.49 a quart.

Dogmeat · 01-03-2019, 06:45 AM

Regardless, it's STILL cheaper to buy it in the 5 qt. jugs!

SecondZ28 · 01-03-2019, 07:13 AM

The Modern Engine type is designed for direct injection motors. So pointless for L99/LS3/LS7/LSA, would only help the 6-bangers

Russell James · 01-03-2019, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SecondZ28

The Modern Engine type is designed for direct injection motors. So pointless for L99/LS3/LS7/LSA, would only help the 6-bangers

IMHO. It's actually mostly marketing hype. Most modern synthetics would be fine in any modern Camaro engine.

The engines that get really picky with the oil are the GDI turbos. They run into a LSPI problem. Low rpm, high load, spark knock. Oil with calcium can be a problem with an engine prone to LSPI. So most the top synthetics switched to magnesium in place of calcium.

Claiming 30% better carbon protection from the entire industry when you think about it is no great claim. I'd bet all the top synthetics are that much better than an industry average. But it looks great on new bottle graphics.

Pick your favorite synthetic that is the right spec for your car and enjoy. If turbo direct injected... be more careful in that selection. The wrong oil in one of those engines can hole a piston pretty quick.

sscamaro · 01-03-2019, 11:56 AM

Mobil 1 at Walmart is around $25.00 for 5 qt. containers.

Deputy347k9 · 01-03-2019, 12:32 PM

I use only Royal Purple 5W30 HPS #31530. Ordering on line saves me a few dollars. Just yesterday I order another case of 12 quarts, with free delivery the cost was $104.64. I have a 2014 and I believe the lowest cost for this oil was last 12 quarts I purchased, Summit Racing had a sale for something like $97.00. I was going to order 24 quarts but thought different.

SecondZ28 · 01-03-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

IMHO. It's actually mostly marketing hype.

I agree, but I don’t think it’s limited to just the turbo motors. I have intentionally stayed clear of direct injection, period.

lionssfan · 01-04-2019, 10:27 AM

I wouldn't put anything but Mobil 1, amsol or royal purple if was going to run full synthetic oil. my ,02 cents.

silverstorm · 01-04-2019, 12:11 PM

Advance AP has deals on oils and filters right now

01-02-2019, 01:22 PM	#1
farm rat Drives: 2011 Vistory Red 1LS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 487	Autozone Heads Up In my area anyway they are running Valvoline Full Synthetic for 2qts for $14.00 including the Modern Engine type. The tag I saw says the sale will last until 2/5/19. I bought the 5W-30 Full Synthetic Modern Engine type. This is normally $11.49 a quart. __________________ The Original Farm Rat 2011 1LS M6 Victory Red Sold 1967 Coupe Green and White 1969 SS 396 Hugger Orange 1969 Z/28 All original White with deluxe interior 1970 RS Blue 1978 Coupe Fugly Green 1978 WS-6 Trans-Am Factory 4 speed 1985 IROC-Z Red

01-03-2019, 06:45 AM	#2
Dogmeat Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Coldwater Mi Posts: 175	Regardless, it's STILL cheaper to buy it in the 5 qt. jugs! __________________ Proud Owner Of '11 Camaro

01-03-2019, 11:56 AM	#5
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	Mobil 1 at Walmart is around $25.00 for 5 qt. containers. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

01-03-2019, 12:32 PM	#6
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,328	I use only Royal Purple 5W30 HPS #31530. Ordering on line saves me a few dollars. Just yesterday I order another case of 12 quarts, with free delivery the cost was $104.64. I have a 2014 and I believe the lowest cost for this oil was last 12 quarts I purchased, Summit Racing had a sale for something like $97.00. I was going to order 24 quarts but thought different. __________________

01-04-2019, 10:27 AM	#8
lionssfan Drives: 2010 2ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mi Posts: 1,184 View My Garage	I wouldn't put anything but Mobil 1, amsol or royal purple if was going to run full synthetic oil. my ,02 cents. __________________ 2012 zl1 stock 7000 miles 2010 TVS2300, BTR cam PD stage 3, ID1050 injectors, CHE bronze trunnions, 7.400" pushrods,.660" lift platinum springs, Titanium ret, Zl1 fuel pump, Kooks LT headers, High flow cats, Roto Fab CAI, Corsa exh., Mellings oil pump, HD chain, ls2 damper, all synthetic, BMR control arms, zl1 toe link, BMR cradle mounts, W/bottle relocation, air scoop deflector, Hennessy wheels, two piece rotor, morimoto fogs, DRL harness, coilovers, Heads up install, mgw shifter, slps splitter, slp spoiler, zl1 side skirts, painted strips, debadged, tinted, 2018 emblems. Edit Signature

01-03-2019, 07:13 AM	#3
SecondZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 807	The Modern Engine type is designed for direct injection motors. So pointless for L99/LS3/LS7/LSA, would only help the 6-bangers __________________ '13 ZL1 '06 TBSS '98 TJ '87 GN

01-04-2019, 12:11 PM	#9
silverstorm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 213 View My Garage	Advance AP has deals on oils and filters right now