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Camaro23$$ · 09-26-2022, 10:52 AM

I know this has been asked a million times. Im looking to do my first oil change since owning this car. My 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS, with GPI SS1 Cam. I was wondering if the 5W30 that we normally use is ok or if I need to be using something different. Everything I read had a million different opinions. Thank you.

ChibiBlackSheep · 09-26-2022, 11:00 AM

No reason to switch, stick with your 5w-30.

Royal Tiger · 09-26-2022, 11:15 AM

This is what I run.

InFiD3ViL · 09-26-2022, 08:40 PM

Everyone is going to recommend what they run, and I am no exception lol.

I had this engine rebuilt in 2019 and completed break in with Valvoline conventional VR1 10w-30. Since then I have been running Amsoil 10w-30 Z Rod. It has added zinc/phosphorus. I know its not needed for a hydraulic setup, but I figured why not?

It's just very freaking expensive. But I will never run anything else in this engine.

Royal Tiger · 09-26-2022, 09:18 PM

Try running 9 quarts like in mine.

Trawz · 09-27-2022, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

Try running 9 quarts like in mine.

I run an aftermarket oil cooler that adds an extra quart.
9 quarts of AMSOIL ZROD 10W40 isn't cheap, plus I change it out half way through track season with only 1300-2000 miles on it.
Would rather make sure she runs happily for many more track days then do an "unscheduled" engine rebuild.
Each track season oil change I send a sample to Blackstone Labs for testing.
Well worth the piece of mind.

Royal Tiger · 09-27-2022, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Trawz

I run an aftermarket oil cooler that adds an extra quart.
9 quarts of AMSOIL ZROD 10W40 isn't cheap, plus I change it out half way through track season with only 1300-2000 miles on it.
Would rather make sure she runs happily for many more track days then do an "unscheduled" engine rebuild.
Each track season oil change I send a sample to Blackstone Labs for testing.
Well worth the piece of mind.

Agreed.

InFiD3ViL · 09-27-2022, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Trawz

9 quarts of AMSOIL ZROD 10W40 isn't cheap

No kidding man. Up until recently I was an Amsoil Preferred member but I let it expire because they raised their prices (like everyone else). It was nice only paying $9 a quart for Z-Rod. Now I can get it at my local Napa for cheaper than ordering from my assigned Amsoil distributor. They raised the regular price to $15.19 or $11.19 per quart with member discount. Only benefit is that now getting 8+ quarts will guarantee free shipping since it's over $100 lol.

Regardless, I won't use anything else.

CamaroDreams76 · 09-27-2022, 06:16 PM

I was told anything 40.

Bigdumogre · 09-27-2022, 06:59 PM

I was told by complete street performance who built my engine use Mobil 1 5w-30 since it’s street car and not tracked.

tartagliazl1 · 09-27-2022, 07:36 PM

I’ve been using driven LS 5-30

boostedlude · 10-02-2022, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tartagliazl1

I’ve been using driven LS 5-30

Yep, this is it

Tajefe Couple · 10-02-2022, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedlude

Yep, this is it

+2

pyroguy · 10-02-2022, 04:41 PM

My tuner recommended Valvoline 10W-30 synthetic blend after my cam. I've been running it ever since with no issues.

09-26-2022, 10:52 AM	#1
Camaro23$$ Drives: 2013 ZL1 & 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Loon Lake Posts: 71	What Oil For Cammed Camaro I know this has been asked a million times. Im looking to do my first oil change since owning this car. My 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS, with GPI SS1 Cam. I was wondering if the 5W30 that we normally use is ok or if I need to be using something different. Everything I read had a million different opinions. Thank you. __________________ 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Yellow Completely Stock. Brand New To Me 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS, LS3, GPI SS1 Cam, GPI Cam Kit, LS9 Head Gasket, Upgraded Valley Cover, Upgraded Crank Bolt, Lifter Trays, CHE Trunnion Kit, BTR Platinum Valve Springs, GPI Hardened Push Rods, GPI Phase Limiter, Upgraded Lifters, Corsa Dual Exhaust, Cold Air Intake, Headers.

09-26-2022, 11:00 AM	#2
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	No reason to switch, stick with your 5w-30. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

09-26-2022, 11:15 AM	#3
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	This is what I run. Attached Images

09-26-2022, 08:40 PM	#4
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Everyone is going to recommend what they run, and I am no exception lol. I had this engine rebuilt in 2019 and completed break in with Valvoline conventional VR1 10w-30. Since then I have been running Amsoil 10w-30 Z Rod. It has added zinc/phosphorus. I know its not needed for a hydraulic setup, but I figured why not? It's just very freaking expensive. But I will never run anything else in this engine. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

09-27-2022, 06:16 PM	#9
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,079 View My Garage	I was told anything 40. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

09-26-2022, 09:18 PM	#5
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Try running 9 quarts like in mine.

09-27-2022, 06:59 PM	#10
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	I was told by complete street performance who built my engine use Mobil 1 5w-30 since it’s street car and not tracked. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

09-27-2022, 07:36 PM	#11
tartagliazl1 Drives: 2013 zl1 vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rochester, New york Posts: 956	I’ve been using driven LS 5-30 __________________ 22% lower/ 2.5 upper/ 2” headers/ cat delete/ x-pipe/ 2 gallon x tank/ 100-3 pump/ fic 850/ dsx aux kit/ 103mm throttle body/ RPM 5” intake/ meth kit/ prometh lid injection/FI interchiller/ 160* stat/ ngk-7/ msd wires/ elite catch can/ tsp cam/ Che trunnions/ ported supercharger/ 1/2” lid spacer/ brick mod/BMR toe and trailing arms/ 751hp 757 tq SAE @17.3lb on a loaded dyno.

10-02-2022, 04:41 PM	#14
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	My tuner recommended Valvoline 10W-30 synthetic blend after my cam. I've been running it ever since with no issues. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread