05-10-2017, 03:58 AM | #1 |
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Best motor oil to use in a 10-15 Camaro?
What is the best motor oil to use in a 10-15 Camaro? We have only used Valvoline 5W30 Synpower synthetic motor oil "Dexos approved" in our 2012 Camaro 3.6L V6 with a K&N oil filter since brand new with 7 miles on it and never had a one problem that was oil related. Why does GM highly recommend Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic motor oil "Dexos approved of course"? I never ran Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil in any of the vehicles I ever owned I just wanted to know. Do you have to use Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil to maintain your engine warranty?
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05-10-2017, 05:33 AM | #2 |
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^^^^ No you don't . But I believe it's more important to change the oil often, rather than
what brand of oil you use. I changed my oil yesterday for the 12th time in 8 years and 47,000 miles. I never use the computer's "% remaining" indicated by the Camaro's computer.
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05-10-2017, 08:49 AM | #3 | |
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No you don't NEED to use Mobil 1 for the warranty, but you need to use Dexos approved oil, keep receipts and records, and be able to prove that you have used a Dexos spec'd oil in the event that you do need to warranty the drivetrain.
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05-10-2017, 09:22 AM | #4 |
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I like Mobil1 but love Amsoil
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05-10-2017, 02:02 PM | #6 |
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another oil thread.
Personally I use Mobil1 in pretty much everything that I change the oils in myself except for my 93 F150 which has always been on Dino oil. I've never personally changed the oil in my 2011 F150 as the dealer will change it with SynBlend for $30. |
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Why do they have a GM Dexos oil that you can buy if they use Mobil1 in-house? (Not trying to argue the point, just genuinely curious)
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05-10-2017, 05:48 PM | #10 |
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Besides my Camaro I also own a 96 Impala SS that has been significantly but professionally modified, in this vehicle I only use Royal Purple 10-30 full synthetic with K&N filters. The Camaro I use Royal Purple 5-30 full synthetic with K&N filters also. I usually purchase my Royal Purple from Summit Racing who has the best price, majority of the time, and free shipping.
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05-10-2017, 07:34 PM | #11 |
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Mobil1 since day one. 22k on mine and 4 oil changes under my belt. Every 5k regardless of what the indicator says. Check my oil often to make sure level hasn't dropped since I have a catch can that collects a significant amount of oil between changes.
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05-11-2017, 07:11 AM | #12 |
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Smokey Yunick used to say MOB so not to overtly endorse but we know what he meant.
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05-11-2017, 08:11 AM | #13 |
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Best choice is...pick one.....use it....change it religiously and enjoy.
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