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Agicon1 · 11-20-2016, 11:37 AM

Hey guys I have a 2010 Camaro SS cammed and I was told to change my oil to 20w50 VR1 is that true or what can I use because it says 5w30 on my engine but they said since I'm cammed I need to use the 20w50 VR1 any suggestions?

ABM2010RS · 11-20-2016, 01:51 PM

i use 20w50 race oil in my 1969 camaro high horse power high compression i think it wont hurt to run it all that matters with a after market cam you need a lot of zinc in your oil.i always use royal purple Also 20w50 does not like the cold.

Kopterman · 11-20-2016, 02:32 PM

Mobil 1. 0W40 as recommended by my tuner.

Matt8892 · 11-20-2016, 04:05 PM

I've been running pennzoil ultra platinum 5w30 since doing my cam and all is fine

splashlog48 · 11-20-2016, 05:02 PM

Royal Purple 10W40 here

Cyber10 · 11-20-2016, 05:07 PM

5w30 Mobil 1, no problems here.

High ZDDP isn't necessary for hydraulic roller cams

Ir0nM4n · 11-20-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kopterman

Mobil 1. 0W40 as recommended by my tuner.

Strange seen some people say that is not good. The ones on the life of their cam one. Anyway...

Avenging Orange · 11-20-2016, 11:35 PM

Ran VR1 20w50 in both my GTO's ('04 & '06). They did not explode. I think you'll be fine. My personal opinion is to use dino oil in cammed cars. Of course, I use dino in all my cars. But everyone has their opinions.

JCunningham · 11-20-2016, 11:42 PM

DO NOT PUT 20w50 in a LS motor not clearanced for it. you should be running Amsoil ZRod 10w30 or Driven LS30. unless your motor was built and the bearings were clearanced to run 20w50 DO NOT RUN IT.

Outlaw77 · 11-21-2016, 10:23 AM

I'm running Amsoil Z-Rod 10w30.

BubbaSS · 11-21-2016, 04:00 PM

Which cam? Cam Motion cams don't need to be babied like rest

fldrummer · 11-22-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber10

5w30 Mobil 1, no problems here.

High ZDDP isn't necessary for hydraulic roller cams

Say what?...

Avenging Orange · 11-23-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fldrummer

Say what?...

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briancamaross · 11-23-2016, 10:42 AM

I use rotella 5w40 synthetic change every 5k or little less no oil use or leaks car has 92k cammed at 82k tsp 235 239 cam dod vvt delete

11-20-2016, 11:37 AM	#1
Agicon1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: California Posts: 31	Help please? 2010 Camaro SS cammed what oil do I use now Hey guys I have a 2010 Camaro SS cammed and I was told to change my oil to 20w50 VR1 is that true or what can I use because it says 5w30 on my engine but they said since I'm cammed I need to use the 20w50 VR1 any suggestions?

11-20-2016, 05:07 PM	#6
Cyber10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 288	5w30 Mobil 1, no problems here. High ZDDP isn't necessary for hydraulic roller cams __________________ 491 hp/438 tq LS3 Conversion \| Comp Cam Custom Grind \| Mast Heads \| Comp Cam Push Rods \| LS7 Timing Chain \| 180 Thermostat \| Ported Intake \| Ported TB \| SLP UDP \| K & N CAI \| Custom 3800 Stall Converter \| Aluminum 1 Piece Driveshaft \| Kooks 1 7/8" LTH \| High Flow Cats \| ARH 3" Exhaust \| ARH Mufflers \| Eibach Lowering Springs \| BMR Floor Brace Subframe Connectors with Tunnel Brace \| BMR Moly Lower Rear Control Arms \| Oracle LED Halo Kit

11-20-2016, 11:35 PM	#8
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Ran VR1 20w50 in both my GTO's ('04 & '06). They did not explode. I think you'll be fine. My personal opinion is to use dino oil in cammed cars. Of course, I use dino in all my cars. But everyone has their opinions. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

11-20-2016, 11:42 PM	#9
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	DO NOT PUT 20w50 in a LS motor not clearanced for it. you should be running Amsoil ZRod 10w30 or Driven LS30. unless your motor was built and the bearings were clearanced to run 20w50 DO NOT RUN IT. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-21-2016, 04:00 PM	#11
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Which cam? Cam Motion cams don't need to be babied like rest __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

11-20-2016, 01:51 PM	#2
ABM2010RS Drives: 2010 ABM RS camaro Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: clearfield, PA Posts: 52	i use 20w50 race oil in my 1969 camaro high horse power high compression i think it wont hurt to run it all that matters with a after market cam you need a lot of zinc in your oil.i always use royal purple Also 20w50 does not like the cold.

11-20-2016, 02:32 PM	#3
Kopterman Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NH Posts: 794 View My Garage	Mobil 1. 0W40 as recommended by my tuner.

11-20-2016, 04:05 PM	#4
Matt8892 Drives: 2010 2ss RS. White (RIP) 2012 LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 484	I've been running pennzoil ultra platinum 5w30 since doing my cam and all is fine

11-20-2016, 05:02 PM	#5
splashlog48 Drives: 2011 Green SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CleveBurbs Ohio Posts: 669	Royal Purple 10W40 here

11-21-2016, 10:23 AM	#10
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I'm running Amsoil Z-Rod 10w30.

11-23-2016, 10:42 AM	#14
briancamaross Drives: 2011 ss 2ss auto camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: mary esther florida Posts: 385 View My Garage	I use rotella 5w40 synthetic change every 5k or little less no oil use or leaks car has 92k cammed at 82k tsp 235 239 cam dod vvt delete