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LS3 Handler · 08-08-2013, 12:51 PM

I was looking in the V8 performance forum and reading up a bit on the whole zinc thing and it seems like it is important for every motor but even more for cars with bigger cams or FI. I have been using Mobil 1 in my old 4.3 V6 blazer since I got it at 100K miles on it. It now has over 200K and it doesn't burn any oil and i beat the heck out of it but I always changed the oil at 5K miles. I don't have any internal mods on my Camaro V6 now but I have been using Mobil 1 5w-30 high mileage cause they claim it has better heat protection than normal syn. I was looking at a web page that claimed the high mileage oil has 900 zinc and 1000 phos. but they have a 5w-40 that's made for diesels that has 1100 zinc and 1200 phos. Could I use the 5w-40 and get better protection or will the higher weight negate that effect?

BullF-16 · 08-08-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by V6 LS Supercar

I was looking in the V8 performance forum and reading up a bit on the whole zinc thing and it seems like it is important for every motor but even more for cars with bigger cams or FI. I have been using Mobil 1 in my old 4.3 V6 blazer since I got it at 100K miles on it. It now has over 200K and it doesn't burn any oil and i beat the heck out of it but I always changed the oil at 5K miles. I don't have any internal mods on my Camaro V6 now but I have been using Mobil 1 5w-30 high mileage cause they claim it has better heat protection than normal syn. I was looking at a web page that claimed the high mileage oil has 900 zinc and 1000 phos. but they have a 5w-40 that's made for diesels that has 1100 zinc and 1200 phos. Could I use the 5w-40 and get better protection or will the higher weight negate that effect?

You're fine with 5W-30, you really dont need the extra ZDDP. As a matter of fact i run Pennzoil ultra 5w-30 in both of my wife's LTs. Dont want to screw up your cats.

Dizzy82 · 08-08-2013, 05:35 PM

Mobile1 High Milage.

willhe64 · 08-08-2013, 05:44 PM

Penzoil Ultra 5w-30

Did a lot of research, after I put a Maggie on I wanted the best.

Lemmy · 08-10-2013, 02:51 AM

My owner's manual calls for 5W-50 synthetic, so I run Motorcraft. Not many choices in the 5W-50 category.

Denis · 08-16-2013, 07:19 PM

5w30 Royal Purple

376LS3 · 08-17-2013, 04:18 AM

Since it seems they are discontinuing VR1, Im giving Valvoline SynPower a shot right now. So far so good!

BowlingSS · 08-28-2013, 05:13 PM

5w30 Royal Purple with K&N filter.

LSX Camaro · 08-28-2013, 10:48 PM

I have found that Redline Oil will run a cooler oil temp. I am running Redline 5W40 in my newly built LS3. I have great oil pressure and a low operating temp.

Zinc is very hard on catalytic converters. That is why mfgrs. want oil that has minimal levels to try to reduce failure while under warranty. The LS3 and L99 have roller cams so running a oil high in Zinc really does not apply.

I can tell you that running my offshore power boat with Mobil 1 vs. Redline, the Mobil 1 ran 50 degrees hotter oil temp. Same engine, same operating conditions. I did this test several times, and really I could not believe there could be that big of a difference. But I proved it many times.
I am not down on Mobil 1 at all. I use it in my Tahoe and it works great. I think there are better oils available for more extreme condition running engines.

AGM 1LE · 08-29-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BowlingSS

5w30 Royal Purple with K&N filter.

Just did my first oil change yesterday and thats what I used

Smirnoff · 08-29-2013, 08:46 AM

Locate the finest crude available or you could be sorry - just ask Jerry.

shibbs · 09-09-2013, 04:38 PM

From my previous experience, I've found that Mobil1 gets EXTREMELY thin (and lots of gas in it) after 3000 miles. My previous car (Subaru) would get really noticable piston slap after 2000 miles on Mobil1. I switched to Shell Rotella T 5w40 (yes, a diesel oil) and I've had no issues with any burning, thinning, noise, anything. I bought a ton of it, so I'm still using it. It's not rated the same as an oil primarily meant for unleaded use, but I figure that any oil that's meant for super high compression and long service life has gotta be good. Plus, it's super cheap, and comes in gallon jugs when my car takes 2 gallons.

It's a full synthetic, with excellent film strength, and lots of metals just because why not. It's really a win-win situation.

BowlingSS · 09-10-2013, 09:57 AM

I use Royal Purple in my baby. Nothing but the best. Also use K&N Filter. No cheap oil in my baby.

Bill

ric4044 · 09-16-2013, 01:20 PM

Just curious...what does the dealership use for reg and synthetic oil changes? What type of filter? I just picked up a used 2012 LS and want to change the oil. If I change the oil myself, what do I have to keep up with to make sure the warranty isn't voided?

08-08-2013, 05:35 PM	#17
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08-08-2013, 05:44 PM	#18
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	Penzoil Ultra 5w-30 Did a lot of research, after I put a Maggie on I wanted the best. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

08-16-2013, 07:19 PM	#20
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	5w30 Royal Purple __________________

08-17-2013, 04:18 AM	#21
376LS3 Eh, that'll happen Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,841	Since it seems they are discontinuing VR1, Im giving Valvoline SynPower a shot right now. So far so good! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 - No Modz

08-28-2013, 05:13 PM	#22
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	5w30 Royal Purple with K&N filter. __________________ 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

08-08-2013, 12:51 PM	#15
LS3 Handler I love the LS3 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Manual Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington NC Posts: 361	I was looking in the V8 performance forum and reading up a bit on the whole zinc thing and it seems like it is important for every motor but even more for cars with bigger cams or FI. I have been using Mobil 1 in my old 4.3 V6 blazer since I got it at 100K miles on it. It now has over 200K and it doesn't burn any oil and i beat the heck out of it but I always changed the oil at 5K miles. I don't have any internal mods on my Camaro V6 now but I have been using Mobil 1 5w-30 high mileage cause they claim it has better heat protection than normal syn. I was looking at a web page that claimed the high mileage oil has 900 zinc and 1000 phos. but they have a 5w-40 that's made for diesels that has 1100 zinc and 1200 phos. Could I use the 5w-40 and get better protection or will the higher weight negate that effect?

08-10-2013, 02:51 AM	#19
Lemmy Drives: 2010 GT500 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 64	My owner's manual calls for 5W-50 synthetic, so I run Motorcraft. Not many choices in the 5W-50 category.

08-28-2013, 10:48 PM	#23
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	I have found that Redline Oil will run a cooler oil temp. I am running Redline 5W40 in my newly built LS3. I have great oil pressure and a low operating temp. Zinc is very hard on catalytic converters. That is why mfgrs. want oil that has minimal levels to try to reduce failure while under warranty. The LS3 and L99 have roller cams so running a oil high in Zinc really does not apply. I can tell you that running my offshore power boat with Mobil 1 vs. Redline, the Mobil 1 ran 50 degrees hotter oil temp. Same engine, same operating conditions. I did this test several times, and really I could not believe there could be that big of a difference. But I proved it many times. I am not down on Mobil 1 at all. I use it in my Tahoe and it works great. I think there are better oils available for more extreme condition running engines.

08-29-2013, 08:46 AM	#25
Smirnoff Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Motorcity Dragway Posts: 978	Locate the finest crude available or you could be sorry - just ask Jerry. __________________ 11.90's w/headers, CAI, custom tune, slicks/skinnys, shifter & 100+ Ethyl.

09-09-2013, 04:38 PM	#26
shibbs Captain Gingerbeard Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: West Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,489	From my previous experience, I've found that Mobil1 gets EXTREMELY thin (and lots of gas in it) after 3000 miles. My previous car (Subaru) would get really noticable piston slap after 2000 miles on Mobil1. I switched to Shell Rotella T 5w40 (yes, a diesel oil) and I've had no issues with any burning, thinning, noise, anything. I bought a ton of it, so I'm still using it. It's not rated the same as an oil primarily meant for unleaded use, but I figure that any oil that's meant for super high compression and long service life has gotta be good. Plus, it's super cheap, and comes in gallon jugs when my car takes 2 gallons. It's a full synthetic, with excellent film strength, and lots of metals just because why not. It's really a win-win situation.

09-10-2013, 09:57 AM	#27
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I use Royal Purple in my baby. Nothing but the best. Also use K&N Filter. No cheap oil in my baby. 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

09-16-2013, 01:20 PM	#28
ric4044 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bham Posts: 47	Just curious...what does the dealership use for reg and synthetic oil changes? What type of filter? I just picked up a used 2012 LS and want to change the oil. If I change the oil myself, what do I have to keep up with to make sure the warranty isn't voided?