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Three of Swords · 07-12-2011, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jehartley

Amsoil is not offically licensed, therefore, they are not on GM's list. Amsoil says on their bottles that they meet the spec, and everyone thinks that is good enough. Sorry, it isn't.

Meeting the spec and being certified are two different things.

That is what I thought, but I figured there's a chance I missed something.

GEEo · 07-12-2011, 07:39 PM

anybody have experience on Royal Purple??

I'm about to change my oil in about a week or so so I'm looking for some opinions on which oil to chose.

Should I stay wit Mobil1 5W-30 or switch to Royal Purple 5W-30?

BTW my car is my DD and I do race the car when ever I have the opportunity.

ratted_maro_man · 07-12-2011, 07:56 PM

Mobil 1, Castrol Edge, or Amsoil. As long as you change it regularly, all three of these oils meet GM specs. Albeit, Mobil 1 has gotten some publicity on iron content recently.

Augie1978 · 07-12-2011, 09:09 PM

Mobil One

luis nunez · 07-12-2011, 10:11 PM

Mobil 1 every 5k

pdesanctis · 07-13-2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEEo

anybody have experience on Royal Purple??

I'm about to change my oil in about a week or so so I'm looking for some opinions on which oil to chose.

Should I stay wit Mobil1 5W-30 or switch to Royal Purple 5W-30?

BTW my car is my DD and I do race the car when ever I have the opportunity.

RP 5w30 is a great oil, probably not much better than M1 5w30. However if you race at all I would look into M1 0w40.

Quote:

Originally Posted by luis nunez

Mobil 1 every 5k

The M1 5w30 is able to do 7K-10K mile OCI's easily. Just saying.

CaniacFan · 07-13-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClutchKargo

Mobil 1

5000 miles

Yup, exactly what he said. I negotiated 6 free oil changes at the dealership so I'm good til the warranty runs out.. Then I'll probably change it myself.

On occasion Walmart has 5qt jugs of Mobil 1 on sale for $22 - pretty good deal, haven't priced a filter yet..

Camaro21 · 07-13-2011, 10:54 AM

I use Mobil 1 EVERY 5,000 Miles.

NavyDood · 07-13-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jehartley

Amsoil is not offically licensed, therefore, they are not on GM's list. Amsoil says on their bottles that they meet the spec, and everyone thinks that is good enough. Sorry, it isn't.

Meeting the spec and being certified are two different things.

If the bottle doesn't have the actual Dexos1 symbol printed on it somewhere then it isn't licensed by GM. The main purpose of Dexos1 over the old standard GM4718M is ash control which is formulated into the oil with the additive package. Amsoil and Castrol both meet those requirements. BUT, for warranty purposes you have to ensure the oil has the symbol on 2011 and newer GM engines. If you want to throw a monkey wrench into the whole thing, GM says that if Dexos1 isn't available then the previous standard (GM4718M) is an approved alternate.

2010 and older (L99 or LS3) engines are much different. They don't say words like "must" or "shall". All the oil has to do is "meet" the standards. This is quoted from the 2010 owners manual.

"The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However, not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M."

PAUL SS · 07-13-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Three of Swords

I've looked, and have yet to see where Amsoil has been officially Dexos1 certified. Got a link? It's not on the 'official list', but there could be some lag in updates on the list.

I'm not an Amsoil hater. In fact, I want to use it. Just curious where ppl are getting this info.

Look on the front label for any of the logos shown above to identify an authorized, licensed dexos1™ engine oil.

It's on the container, pick up a quart and check it out. I am quite sure Amsoil far exceeds dexos requirements.

blueallie · 07-14-2011, 09:32 PM

Redline 5w30!

CamaroRBT · 12-24-2011, 05:39 PM

I use (1) quart Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer with (7) quarts Mobil 1 full synthetic. I love this combo. Used this in my GTO as well as all my vechiles and it may be just me but I feel like they run better....

NavyDood · 12-24-2011, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroRBT

I use (1) quart Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer with (7) quarts Mobil 1 full synthetic.

Eeek.... Pouring that Lucas in your engine is like pouring one quart of 150w oil in your engine.

craigd853 · 12-24-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEEo

anybody have experience on Royal Purple??

I'm about to change my oil in about a week or so so I'm looking for some opinions on which oil to chose.

Should I stay wit Mobil1 5W-30 or switch to Royal Purple 5W-30?

BTW my car is my DD and I do race the car when ever I have the opportunity.

Good stuff, been using it for 2 years. I believe it has better lubricity values than thre Mobil 1

07-12-2011, 07:56 PM	#17
ratted_maro_man Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM & 1968 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 4 View My Garage	Started w/Mobil 1, last two have been with Castrol Edge Mobil 1, Castrol Edge, or Amsoil. As long as you change it regularly, all three of these oils meet GM specs. Albeit, Mobil 1 has gotten some publicity on iron content recently.

07-12-2011, 09:09 PM	#18
Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 621	Mobil One __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

07-14-2011, 09:32 PM	#25
blueallie Drives: Abm 1ss/rs 6m Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 212	Redline 5w30! __________________ halltech,flowmaster,kooks 1 7/8, Frost tuned.. Next some 3.91 gears and a bumpstick

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