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durbojones · 10-11-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarWolfX0

I would only put full synthetic oil in
The manual (and the 710 cap) say Mobile 1
I would only consider putting in
Mobile 1, Royal Purple, or AMSOIL
as for the oil filter
ACDelco, K&N, WiX, or Royal Purple. (FRAM is a maybe, tough guard or ultra only)
I get a big kick out of Wix since it is made in Poland (and i am from polish decent)
I have been putting Wix in my other cars for a while now.
I get my oil changed free from the dealership. (used car deal)

btw i would not swap oil to a none synthetic unless you don't care about your car.
the car was design to run synthetic (at least the SS was)

keep in mind that the cost of your oil is about the same
Synthetic = 7000 miles = around $9 a quart = .13 per mile
Synthetic Blend = 5000 = $6.50 = .13 per mile
Conventional = 3000 miles = $4 = .13 per mile

The Wix stuff sold in the US is made in the US in North Carolina. http://www.wixfilters.com/About/PlantLocations.aspx

rdaggett · 10-11-2012, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wadew2lt

Penzoil ULTRA

same

Wvlsxjunkie · 11-20-2012, 09:08 PM

Royal Purple and Pf48 filter in my 'maro and Tahoe both.

I tow ALOT with my Tahoe for long distances and have been very impressed with the oil so far. 14k miles towing a bass boat this year so far.
I DO have the dod turned off, so I can't comment on whether it helps the oil consumption issue that some of the 5.3 engines have because of the dod.

BullF-16 · 11-22-2012, 11:10 AM

Joe Gibbs HR3 15w50

willhe64 · 11-22-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wvlsxjunkie

Royal Purple and Pf48 filter in my 'maro and Tahoe both.

I tow ALOT with my Tahoe for long distances and have been very impressed with the oil so far. 14k miles towing a bass boat this year so far.
I DO have the dod turned off, so I can't comment on whether it helps the oil consumption issue that some of the 5.3 engines have because of the dod.

I had a 1970 Chev 4x4 with a 454 in it. Used it to tow my race car. Got so hot on some long hills that I would have to pull over some times in the summer heat. Put royal purple in it and after that the temp needle never budged off of 200.
I am bolting on a Maggie in my camaro now and will run royal Purple, because I have seen it with my own eyes.

ActNup NY · 11-22-2012, 01:23 PM

Mobile 1

redredrage · 11-22-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2xSSRS

Nothing but.

GMTool · 11-23-2012, 02:10 PM

My wife drove our 1995 buick 3.1 V6 home one day a year ago on a hot summer 100 degree day with the radiator bone dry. She did not notice the pegged temp gauge or the red warning light. She works 14 miles from the house, so somewhere along the way home the drain valve broke at the bottom of the radiator and all the coolant ran out onto the road as she drove home. The car was so hot when she pulled into the drive that I could smell it from more than 30 feet away. The car had Mobil 1 in it. I fixed the radiator, filled it up with new coolant as it ran just fine. I changed the oil with fresh Mobil 1. And to this day the car runs great. Also I have a Silverado with a 5.3 V8 that's just 500 miles shy of 200,000 and it runs like new. Always run Mobil 1 in my vehicles. My Camaro SS gets Mobil 1.

Sharkss · 11-24-2012, 04:48 PM

Valvoline vr1 full synthetic racing oil

tonyko1 · 11-24-2012, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crateish

Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Ha, good one. You know where virgin olive oil comes from don't you?

Ugly olives!!!

CooG · 11-25-2012, 10:17 PM

Pennzoil Platinum and Purolator PUREOne Filter every 5K.

ryan's camaro · 11-27-2012, 01:35 AM

But the manual says the motor oil must be dexos1 approved for the LFX motor. Does this dexos1 thing matter? I was thinking that maybe full synthetic is the way to go versus the synthetic blend dexos stuff that GM recommends.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 11-27-2012, 05:36 AM

http://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-d...-and-info.html

Here is about all the oil reading you need. They have compiled the charts in the first post from readings of oil samples sent in.

Looks like I am moving to Pennzoil Platinum, it gets great results. Also Pennzoil has a awesome warranty you can sign up for if you keep your receipts and log your oil changes. 10 years/300,000 mile engine warranty. http://www.pennzoil.com/motor-oil/pe...-oil/#Warranty

Traumamoma · 12-01-2012, 07:32 AM

For what it's worth, I just had my car tuned at East Coast Superchargers. This is a shop that has built multiple record setting Corvettes in the 1000 HP range. I had them change my oil while I was there and they use Amsoil 5w-30. Best regards, Peter

11-20-2012, 09:08 PM	#73
Wvlsxjunkie ^ Has LSX addiction Drives: 2010 L99 SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern West Virginia Posts: 72	Royal Purple and Pf48 filter in my 'maro and Tahoe both. I tow ALOT with my Tahoe for long distances and have been very impressed with the oil so far. 14k miles towing a bass boat this year so far. I DO have the dod turned off, so I can't comment on whether it helps the oil consumption issue that some of the 5.3 engines have because of the dod. __________________ 2010 1SS Minor mods

11-22-2012, 11:10 AM	#74
BullF-16 USAF retired! Thank God! Drives: 2011 1SS, 1LT red,1LT/RS SGM 98Z28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,799	Joe Gibbs HR3 15w50 __________________ HKE LSX427(Mast blk lbl 305 6bolt LS7heads, PatG231/246 blower cam, RWHP/TQ: 1281/1133 SNL Performance Custom Twin PT6766 BB turbos 4 to 25psi selectable on the Boost Leash controller, Squash dual 400LPH/ID2000s, ALKY 4 gal meth, Autometer AFR/Bst/oilpres/oiltemp/fuelpress gauges, Pedders Justice road crs pkg: All HD bushes, supercar 12kg coil overs, supercar ZL1 sways, camber plates all setup by JusticePete! :Gforce 9" 35spline S-Trac, 1500hp Outlaw axles, 3.5"alum DS, Monster Triple disc; 4xForgeline 19x10.5 4xBridgestone 305/30R19 RE-11, CTS-v calipers/rotors/Cobalt friction XR1/3 pads

11-22-2012, 01:23 PM	#76
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,496 View My Garage	Mobile 1 __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*

11-23-2012, 02:10 PM	#78
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	My wife drove our 1995 buick 3.1 V6 home one day a year ago on a hot summer 100 degree day with the radiator bone dry. She did not notice the pegged temp gauge or the red warning light. She works 14 miles from the house, so somewhere along the way home the drain valve broke at the bottom of the radiator and all the coolant ran out onto the road as she drove home. The car was so hot when she pulled into the drive that I could smell it from more than 30 feet away. The car had Mobil 1 in it. I fixed the radiator, filled it up with new coolant as it ran just fine. I changed the oil with fresh Mobil 1. And to this day the car runs great. Also I have a Silverado with a 5.3 V8 that's just 500 miles shy of 200,000 and it runs like new. Always run Mobil 1 in my vehicles. My Camaro SS gets Mobil 1. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

11-27-2012, 01:35 AM	#82
ryan's camaro Taeng Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 326 View My Garage	But the manual says the motor oil must be dexos1 approved for the LFX motor. Does this dexos1 thing matter? I was thinking that maybe full synthetic is the way to go versus the synthetic blend dexos stuff that GM recommends. __________________

11-24-2012, 04:48 PM	#79
Sharkss Drives: 2010 CGM 2ss/rs M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 109	Valvoline vr1 full synthetic racing oil

11-25-2012, 10:17 PM	#81
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Pennzoil Platinum and Purolator PUREOne Filter every 5K.

11-27-2012, 05:36 AM	#83
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	http://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-d...-and-info.html Here is about all the oil reading you need. They have compiled the charts in the first post from readings of oil samples sent in. Looks like I am moving to Pennzoil Platinum, it gets great results. Also Pennzoil has a awesome warranty you can sign up for if you keep your receipts and log your oil changes. 10 years/300,000 mile engine warranty. http://www.pennzoil.com/motor-oil/pe...-oil/#Warranty

12-01-2012, 07:32 AM	#84
Traumamoma Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New York Posts: 121	For what it's worth, I just had my car tuned at East Coast Superchargers. This is a shop that has built multiple record setting Corvettes in the 1000 HP range. I had them change my oil while I was there and they use Amsoil 5w-30. Best regards, Peter