Regular or synthetic oil? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BlackRS · 08-23-2009, 06:16 PM

...Sorry if this was already discussed, I did look for it in search.

What do you think is BETTER to use, Synthetic or Regular oil? I hear that using synthetic oil prolongs the engine life, but if you switch between types when the car is older, it can cause problems. so I want to know what I should use before i get it. it's a V6, I will put mostly highway miles on it

ShnOmac · 08-23-2009, 06:43 PM

Your going to get alot of different opinions on this one...... Here is some threads that will keep you busy for alittle bit...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=oil
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=Oil
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=Oil
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=Oil
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=Oil

hollywoodjose · 08-23-2009, 07:14 PM

I used regular oil in my 03 honda i bought it with 14k miles on it in 03 and now it has 172k miles on it, i changed oil every 3k miles, changed tranny fluid, air filters, etc and it still runs good.
For my camaro i bought the lifetime synthetic oil change from the dealership. I wouldnt recommend the lifetime oil change but i would recommend synthetic

myold88 · 08-23-2009, 08:08 PM

The oil filler cap on my SS says: Mobil 1.

mutant chicken · 08-28-2009, 06:24 PM

We took ours in for it's first oil change and the dealerhip pretty much told us that they would only use Mobil 1. I really don't have a problem with that, I don't use anything but synthetic in my Harley, it keeps the engine running cooler and certainly prolongs the life of the engine. If this were a $10k Toyota disposable car I might not care, but then I wouldn't drive one of those anyway .... : )

AZ2SSRS · 08-29-2009, 12:59 AM

Check the manual. It states that synthetic oil (5W30) must be used.

SNV · 08-29-2009, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ2SSRS

Check the manual. It states that synthetic oil (5W30) must be used.

I don't think it says that on the v6 the OP has.
I only run synthetic in my cars though. Have always used Mobil1. I was thinking about giving Royal Purple a try. Now to find a shop that uses it haha.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-29-2009, 04:57 AM

Do not put Dino oil in it. It says in the manual do no do it so don't do it.

67 Convertible · 08-29-2009, 05:11 AM

OP states it's a V6.

The V8 comes from the factory with synthetic. The V6 comes from the factory with dino oil. So in your V6 it's really your choice. In my V6 I changed the oil at 1,400 miles and put 5-30 dino oil in. I will change my oil again at 3,000 and put in Mobil 1. I will keep using Mobil 1 for the life of the car.

BTW, you can switch back and forth from dino to synthetic without doing any harm, but why would you? Just pick one and stick with it.

fee5fofum · 09-01-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

OP states it's a V6.

The V8 comes from the factory with synthetic. The V6 comes from the factory with dino oil. So in your V6 it's really your choice. In my V6 I changed the oil at 1,400 miles and put 5-30 dino oil in. I will change my oil again at 3,000 and put in Mobil 1. I will keep using Mobil 1 for the life of the car.

BTW, you can switch back and forth from dino to synthetic without doing any harm, but why would you? Just pick one and stick with it.

Your right , only the V8's are Factory Filled with synthetic oil like it says on the oil filler cap " Mobil 1 " ...
I did it just about the same way you are going to do..The only difference is that I changed the oil twice already with dino 5w-30 then I switched over to Mobil 1 / 5w-30 at 2500 mi. and will be sticking with Mobil 1 from here on out ! !

I added a Mobil 1 emblem under the hood , I was going to put it somewhere on the engine cover but it looked kind of awkward in different places on the cover due to the size & length of the emblem (but thats my own opinion)..

tradosaurus · 09-02-2009, 06:38 AM

I have used Mobil1 Delvac 15W/40 in all my cars from V4 to V8 for the past 5 years with no adverse affects.

Personally I believe as long as you change the oil every 5,000 miles or 6 months you can use regular oil unless the car specifically calls out synthetic.

You wouldn't want to void the warranty.

Tex · 09-02-2009, 09:04 AM

What about Penzoil Platinum Sythetic or Quaker State HP Synthetic oil. I only ask because it's going on sale this weekend for $3.99 a quart.

DrDave83 · 09-02-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

I have used Mobil1 Delvac 15W/40 in all my cars from V4 to V8 for the past 5 years with no adverse affects.

Personally I believe as long as you change the oil every 5,000 miles or 6 months you can use regular oil unless the car specifically calls out synthetic.

You wouldn't want to void the warranty.

a V4 huh???? never seen one of those.....

Sassy · 09-02-2009, 03:12 PM

I put Royal Purple Break-in oil in my car at 278 miles. It says to run it for the required break in period (1,500 per manual) but NO longer than 2,500. After the 1,500, I will be keep using Royal Purple. They say you should not use the regular Royal Purple until after the engine is broke in. It's good for 12,000 or should be changed annually. I have the V6, so I am not required to buy stock in Mobil 1.

I am sure it's really all pretty much the same stuff. I wouldn't use conventional, but would go for any kind of synthetic. I am sure it's all good.

08-23-2009, 06:16 PM	#1
BlackRS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	Regular or synthetic oil? ...Sorry if this was already discussed, I did look for it in search. What do you think is BETTER to use, Synthetic or Regular oil? I hear that using synthetic oil prolongs the engine life, but if you switch between types when the car is older, it can cause problems. so I want to know what I should use before i get it. it's a V6, I will put mostly highway miles on it

08-23-2009, 06:43 PM	#2
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Your going to get alot of different opinions on this one...... Here is some threads that will keep you busy for alittle bit... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=oil http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=Oil http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=Oil http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=Oil http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=Oil Last edited by ShnOmac; 08-23-2009 at 06:57 PM.

08-28-2009, 06:24 PM	#5
mutant chicken Mutant Member Drives: '10 SS/RS, '10 Mini , 07 Harley Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 507 View My Garage	We took ours in for it's first oil change and the dealerhip pretty much told us that they would only use Mobil 1. I really don't have a problem with that, I don't use anything but synthetic in my Harley, it keeps the engine running cooler and certainly prolongs the life of the engine. If this were a $10k Toyota disposable car I might not care, but then I wouldn't drive one of those anyway .... : ) __________________ Ordered Oct. 13th, Del. Jun. 29th! CGM, 2SS/RS

08-29-2009, 12:59 AM	#6
AZ2SSRS Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 146	Owners Manual Says Synthetic Check the manual. It states that synthetic oil (5W30) must be used.

08-29-2009, 05:11 AM	#9
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	OP states it's a V6. The V8 comes from the factory with synthetic. The V6 comes from the factory with dino oil. So in your V6 it's really your choice. In my V6 I changed the oil at 1,400 miles and put 5-30 dino oil in. I will change my oil again at 3,000 and put in Mobil 1. I will keep using Mobil 1 for the life of the car. BTW, you can switch back and forth from dino to synthetic without doing any harm, but why would you? Just pick one and stick with it. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

08-23-2009, 07:14 PM	#3
hollywoodjose Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 386 View My Garage	I used regular oil in my 03 honda i bought it with 14k miles on it in 03 and now it has 172k miles on it, i changed oil every 3k miles, changed tranny fluid, air filters, etc and it still runs good. For my camaro i bought the lifetime synthetic oil change from the dealership. I wouldnt recommend the lifetime oil change but i would recommend synthetic

08-23-2009, 08:08 PM	#4
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	The oil filler cap on my SS says: Mobil 1.

08-29-2009, 04:57 AM	#8
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Do not put Dino oil in it. It says in the manual do no do it so don't do it.

09-02-2009, 06:38 AM	#11
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	I have used Mobil1 Delvac 15W/40 in all my cars from V4 to V8 for the past 5 years with no adverse affects. Personally I believe as long as you change the oil every 5,000 miles or 6 months you can use regular oil unless the car specifically calls out synthetic. You wouldn't want to void the warranty.

09-02-2009, 09:04 AM	#12
Tex Texas Military Forces Drives: 2017 ZL1 Red Hot Auto Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 181 View My Garage	What about Penzoil Platinum Sythetic or Quaker State HP Synthetic oil. I only ask because it's going on sale this weekend for $3.99 a quart.

09-02-2009, 03:12 PM	#14
Sassy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS - Red Jewel Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marshfield, WI Posts: 12 View My Garage	I put Royal Purple Break-in oil in my car at 278 miles. It says to run it for the required break in period (1,500 per manual) but NO longer than 2,500. After the 1,500, I will be keep using Royal Purple. They say you should not use the regular Royal Purple until after the engine is broke in. It's good for 12,000 or should be changed annually. I have the V6, so I am not required to buy stock in Mobil 1. I am sure it's really all pretty much the same stuff. I wouldn't use conventional, but would go for any kind of synthetic. I am sure it's all good.

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