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MoCamaro20 · 06-04-2015, 04:03 PM

What's a good brand and where do you buy it from? Also oil filters as well what kind to get and where? Going to start doing my own oil changes. Thanks

Indydriver · 06-04-2015, 04:07 PM

Well, you're going to get all kinds of viable answers because just about anything will work.

I buy Mobil1 on sale at Costco for $4.16/qt and Napa Gold (Wix) filters online, in bulk for $5 each. I really like buying a case (12) online as it saves all the time and expense of running around for the latest auto parts store sale. Instead, you've got everything in stock, in your garage to do the work whenever you feel like it. This combo easily handles the OLM distance or one year maximum.

http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/wix57060.html
http://www.fleetfilter.com/filter/57060.html

kmarshall2121 · 06-04-2015, 04:15 PM

Pepboys.com has 30% off a $50 purchase with 'on-line' orders including oil. use 'secret30' at checkout, choose 'pay at store' for no shipping charges and you get the discount...

Destructo09 · 06-04-2015, 04:38 PM

I've been running the recommended Mobil 1 5w-30 Chevrolet recommends and is Dexos approved. No issues here.

Walmart has the 5 quart jugs for less than $30 usually, so I just buy 2 of those.

Ryanbabz71 · 06-04-2015, 04:41 PM

Ryan

Jakey2SS · 06-04-2015, 04:43 PM

Always factory recommended oil and filter. I am quite anal though and change the oil every 3 months (which usually is about 2000 miles of driving)

Rico · 06-04-2015, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructo09

I've been running the recommended Mobil 1 5w-30 Chevrolet recommends and is Dexos approved. No issues here.

Walmart has the 5 quart jugs for less than $30 usually, so I just buy 2 of those.

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Trob85 · 06-04-2015, 07:33 PM

Gibbs racing ls30 is the best for our cars. It's made specifically for for LS cars (hence ls30)

Homeless Man · 06-04-2015, 07:52 PM

What's the difference between those 2 filters in the picture above?

Ryanbabz71 · 06-04-2015, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

What's the difference between those 2 filters in the picture above?

Well the one on the right is no longer made, the PF48 is now an e core with no check valve. My stash was getting low so I bought 6 of the gold version

Particle Size Retention
Duraguard = 25 microns (there are 25.4 micron in .001 inch)

Ultraguard Gold = 8 to 10 microns (figure b)
Average Human Hair = 80 to 100 microns

two_wheel_mayhem · 06-04-2015, 09:05 PM

WoodBoss · 06-04-2015, 09:18 PM

I like Amsoil 5W30 XL and WIX Oil Filter #57060

Ringo701 · 06-04-2015, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indydriver

Well, you're going to get all kinds of viable answers because just about anything will work.

I buy Mobil1 on sale at Costco for $4.16/qt and Napa Gold (Wix) filters online, in bulk for $5 each. I really like buying a case (12) online as it saves all the time and expense of running around for the latest auto parts store sale. Instead, you've got everything in stock, in your garage to do the work whenever you feel like it. This combo easily handles the OLM distance or one year maximum.

http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/wix57060.html
http://www.fleetfilter.com/filter/57060.html

zr1chris · 06-04-2015, 10:56 PM

Mobile 1

06-04-2015, 04:03 PM	#1
MoCamaro20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West chester OH Posts: 424	What kind of oil is good for an SS What's a good brand and where do you buy it from? Also oil filters as well what kind to get and where? Going to start doing my own oil changes. Thanks

06-04-2015, 04:07 PM	#2
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Well, you're going to get all kinds of viable answers because just about anything will work. I buy Mobil1 on sale at Costco for $4.16/qt and Napa Gold (Wix) filters online, in bulk for $5 each. I really like buying a case (12) online as it saves all the time and expense of running around for the latest auto parts store sale. Instead, you've got everything in stock, in your garage to do the work whenever you feel like it. This combo easily handles the OLM distance or one year maximum. http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/wix57060.html http://www.fleetfilter.com/filter/57060.html __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership. Last edited by Indydriver; 06-04-2015 at 04:19 PM.

06-04-2015, 04:38 PM	#4
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	I've been running the recommended Mobil 1 5w-30 Chevrolet recommends and is Dexos approved. No issues here. Walmart has the 5 quart jugs for less than $30 usually, so I just buy 2 of those. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

06-04-2015, 07:33 PM	#8
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Gibbs racing ls30 is the best for our cars. It's made specifically for for LS cars (hence ls30) __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

06-04-2015, 09:05 PM	#11
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	__________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

06-04-2015, 04:15 PM	#3
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	Pepboys.com has 30% off a $50 purchase with 'on-line' orders including oil. use 'secret30' at checkout, choose 'pay at store' for no shipping charges and you get the discount...

06-04-2015, 04:41 PM	#5
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

06-04-2015, 04:43 PM	#6
Jakey2SS Drives: 15' Scat Pack Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 281	Always factory recommended oil and filter. I am quite anal though and change the oil every 3 months (which usually is about 2000 miles of driving)

06-04-2015, 07:52 PM	#9
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	What's the difference between those 2 filters in the picture above?

06-04-2015, 09:18 PM	#12
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	I like Amsoil 5W30 XL and WIX Oil Filter #57060

06-04-2015, 10:56 PM	#14
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	Mobile 1