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Majic · 05-27-2011, 07:06 PM

AMSOIL!! Been using it for years.

CatiaJockey · 05-27-2011, 08:26 PM

Amsoil fan here also......

NavyDood · 05-27-2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHL88

the top brands oil/filter brands according to a member on here that had his oil sent to a lab for analys are royal purple, mobil 1, amsoil and redline. he claimed the best combo was RP with a wix filter. wix filters are awesome. mobil 1, napa gold, k&n make good filters too

The best filter on the market is the Amsoil EA filters using NanoFiber media. It is the exact same media as the Donaldson Endurance SynTeq media filters. Donaldson holds the patent for the SynTeq media and Amsoil holds a manufacturing license from Donaldson to make the media and named it NanoFiber. Donaldson is fleet products only though.

The Amsoil Ea filter is 100% efficient at 20um absolute, 98.7% efficient at 15um absolute, and up to 70% efficient at 7um absolute using the most current ISO 4548-12 multi-pass test. No other filter on the market has the same filtering capability. Some manufacturers still rate their filters on the older single pass test which is still acceptable according to SAE standards.

Blueovalman · 05-28-2011, 12:34 AM

I am a firm believer that your motor oil is only as good as the
oil filter you use.Any oil filter that uses a quality synthetic media
will be what you want to use but,some oil filters are more
efficient than others though.I know the Mobil 1 and K&N oil filters
use a high quality synthetic media in their oil filters and are near
100% efficient.Both oil filters are the same though they are made
by Champion Labs.
I would stick with what works for you.
In all GM vehicles I will always recommend using Mobil 1 synthetic
motor oil and a Mobil 1 oil filter since it is proven to work well in these
vehicles.

STEALTH_MODE · 05-28-2011, 01:38 AM

i use royal purple with a k&n oil filter. works great! its not approved by gm under warranty but ive felt a difference.

blueallie · 05-28-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snkeyes069

Any oil that meets the dexos1 specs will work. http://www.gmdexos.com/licensedbrands.html

If your engine fails and GM traces the problem to non-dexos1 oil, they may not honor your warranty.

I thought that only applied to 2011 and up. I believe the op has a 2010.

NavyDood · 05-28-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueallie

I thought that only applied to 2011 and up. I believe the op has a 2010.

100% correct

GUMBALL · 05-28-2011, 02:19 PM

Went to dealership for an oil change this morning. Service advisor tried to tell me I needed Dexos1 in my 2010 SS LS3. She was offended when I told her she didn't know what she was talking about. I requested Mobil1 full synthetic or my keys back. It finally took three employees to put their heads together and decide Mobil1 was right for my car. They better not send me a survey.

BEWARE 2010 & 2011 LS3 SS owners: Dexos1 is a partial synthetic oil and shouldn't be used in LS3 cars.

jdenotter · 05-28-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GUMBALL

Went to dealership for an oil change this morning. Service advisor tried to tell me I needed Dexos1 in my 2010 SS LS3. She was offended when I told her she didn't know what she was talking about. I requested Mobil1 full synthetic or my keys back. It finally took three employees to put their heads together and decide Mobil1 was right for my car. They better not send me a survey.

BEWARE 2010 & 2011 LS3 SS owners: Dexos1 is a partial synthetic oil and shouldn't be used in LS3 cars.

Even the manual states this, idiots!

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jehartley · 05-28-2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GUMBALL

Dexos1 is a partial synthetic oil and shouldn't be used in LS3 cars.

Wrong. AC Delco brand dexos 1 oil is semi-synthetic and shouldn't be used in LS3 cars. All other oils on the market that are dexos 1 certified are full synthetic.

6bloodychunks · 05-28-2011, 08:39 PM

use whats written on the oil cap

GUMBALL · 05-28-2011, 09:14 PM

That's a valid point JEH. It's important for other LS3 readers to understand that most GM dealerships are serving up the semi synthetic AC Delco version, not the full synthetic versions like Pennzoil Platinum for example.

camaro_eddie · 05-28-2011, 10:43 PM

Amsoil all the way... I have their products in all my vehicles and every application. From radiator to rear-end.

Nasty1970 · 05-29-2011, 05:05 PM

Wix filter all the way...
here is the V8 filter:

zoom Part Number:57060UPC Number:765809570603Principal Application:Various GM, Saturn, Saab, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep (07-11)</B>All ApplicationsStyle:Spin-On Lube FilterService:LubeType:Full FlowMedia:PaperHeight:3.430Outer Diameter Top:2.970 Outer Diameter Bottom:Closed Thread Size:22X1.5 MMBy-Pass Valve Setting-PSI:16Anti-Drain Back Valve:YesBeta Ratio:2/75=8/22Max Flow Rate:10-12 GPMNominal Micron Rating:21
Gasket DiametersNumberO.D.I.D.Thk.Attached 2.758 2.420 0.270

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05-27-2011, 08:26 PM	#16
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	Amsoil fan here also...... __________________

05-28-2011, 08:39 PM	#25
6bloodychunks Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: May 2010 Location: uniontown,PA Posts: 787	use whats written on the oil cap __________________ ---2011 synergy green 2SS/RS--- 09/27/2010 - (3800) 10/01/2010 - (4200) 10/09/2010 - (4800) Vehicle on final destination route 10/19/2010 - (5000) delivered to dealer 11/19/2010 - (6000) delivered to customer

05-28-2011, 10:43 PM	#27
camaro_eddie Boomer Sooner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 322	Amsoil all the way... I have their products in all my vehicles and every application. From radiator to rear-end. __________________ SIM 2SS/RS, Tinted lights, Halltech CAI, Heritage grille, Borla ATAK axle back, Showstopper LED mirrors, AACstyle Illuminated LED Rear bowtie, KITT mail slot scanner http://www.lubedealer.com/simplysynthetics

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05-28-2011, 01:38 AM	#19
STEALTH_MODE I have a V6, so what? Drives: Top Secret Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shhhhhh Posts: 185	i use royal purple with a k&n oil filter. works great! its not approved by gm under warranty but ive felt a difference.

05-28-2011, 02:19 PM	#22
GUMBALL Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 19	Went to dealership for an oil change this morning. Service advisor tried to tell me I needed Dexos1 in my 2010 SS LS3. She was offended when I told her she didn't know what she was talking about. I requested Mobil1 full synthetic or my keys back. It finally took three employees to put their heads together and decide Mobil1 was right for my car. They better not send me a survey. BEWARE 2010 & 2011 LS3 SS owners: Dexos1 is a partial synthetic oil and shouldn't be used in LS3 cars.

05-28-2011, 09:14 PM	#26
GUMBALL Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 19	That's a valid point JEH. It's important for other LS3 readers to understand that most GM dealerships are serving up the semi synthetic AC Delco version, not the full synthetic versions like Pennzoil Platinum for example.

05-29-2011, 05:05 PM	#28
Nasty1970 Drives: 2011 Red 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston TX Posts: 377	Wix filter all the way... here is the V8 filter: zoom Part Number:57060UPC Number:765809570603Principal Application:Various GM, Saturn, Saab, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep (07-11)</B>All ApplicationsStyle:Spin-On Lube FilterService:LubeType:Full FlowMedia:PaperHeight:3.430Outer Diameter Top:2.970 Outer Diameter Bottom:Closed Thread Size:22X1.5 MMBy-Pass Valve Setting-PSI:16Anti-Drain Back Valve:YesBeta Ratio:2/75=8/22Max Flow Rate:10-12 GPMNominal Micron Rating:21 Gasket DiametersNumberO.D.I.D.Thk.Attached 2.758 2.420 0.270 Close Window