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Hlogan220 · 04-19-2012, 02:55 PM

The service man in my dealer shop says he should use semi synthetic oil for my v6 2lt oil change.
But from my knowledge, most people use synthetic oil?
He said he'll do the job for 79.99

Is he suggesting semi synthetic oil to rip me off? or is he right?

nyrfan · 04-19-2012, 02:56 PM

The V6's come with a synthetic blend (he not lying), I quickly upgraded to full synthetic. Mobil 1 FTW!

ZED SLED · 04-19-2012, 02:57 PM

the 10 & 11 SS required Mobil 1, the V6 doesn't. As for '12, I think for the SS they now spec a semi-synthetic, not sure about V6. I put synthetic in everything, even my riding mower. Best place to find for sure is right in your owner's manual.

suplex · 04-19-2012, 03:10 PM

I just put Synthetic in my 1LT. I don't put a lot of mileage on a car so I basically go about a year between oil changes, and Synthetic can handle that better.

CamaroKid300 · 04-19-2012, 03:13 PM

Honestly, IMO....(with the V6 only cause I had one) you can run conventional oil as long as you change it when its time to be changed. I didn't see the need to spend the extra money on it with the V6...now the SS gets Mobil 1 synthetic.

BowtieBelle · 04-19-2012, 03:15 PM

My car gets Mobil 1 Synthetic.

Now, you might hear that the poor, weak, slow V6 is unworthy of it... but as my dad says, you'll never regret going first class, and everyone knows Mobil 1 is the best. I plan on having my car for the rest of my life so I don't mind paying extra to keep her at her best for as long as possible.

CamaroKid300 · 04-19-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

My car gets Mobil 1 Synthetic.

Now, you might hear that the poor, weak, slow V6 is unworthy of it...

I don't think that is is unworthy of it, I just think using Synthetic in the 3.6 is like putting 93 in the 3.6

BowtieBelle · 04-19-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

I don't think that is is unworthy of it, I just think using Synthetic in the 3.6 is like putting 93 in the 3.6

Everyone has their own opinion. With the engine issues some of the 3.6's have been running into, I'll pay an extra $50 four times a year to make sure my engine is getting the best of everything.

CamaroKid300 · 04-19-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Everyone has their own opinion. With the engine issues some of the 3.6's have been running into, I'll pay an extra $50 four times a year to make sure my engine is getting the best of everything.

I'm not knocking anyone for their choice of oil.

But thankfully if you were to choose to use conventional oil your warranty couldn't be voided since the manual doesn't call for synthetic in the V6.

yzrider58 · 04-19-2012, 03:21 PM

Royal Purple is what my SS loves.

suplex · 04-19-2012, 03:25 PM

***UPDATE***

The brand of oil I had put in (Synthetic) for my first Oil Change is: AC Delco Dexos 5W-30.

It's the same oil that they filled it with from the factory when it was built.

nyrfan · 04-19-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

I'm not knocking anyone for their choice of oil.

But thankfully if you were to choose to use conventional oil your warranty couldn't be voided since the manual doesn't call for synthetic in the V6.

But it does call for Dexos 1, I'm not sure conventional oil is Dexos 1. Does it?

nyrfan · 04-19-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by suplex

***UPDATE***

The brand of oil I had put in (Synthetic) for my first Oil Change is: AC Delco Dexos 5W-30.

It's the same oil that they filled it with from the factory when it was built.

FYI - That’s the synthetic blend, not full synthetic.

http://www.acdelcochemicalcatalogue....&page=6&search=

BowtieBelle · 04-19-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Thats the synthetic blend.

My dealer told me it needs to at least be a synthetic blend. I just opt for full syn

04-19-2012, 02:55 PM	#1
Hlogan220 Drives: Chevy camaro 2012 2lt Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San francisco Posts: 55 View My Garage	Semi synthetic or Synthetic oil? The service man in my dealer shop says he should use semi synthetic oil for my v6 2lt oil change. But from my knowledge, most people use synthetic oil? He said he'll do the job for 79.99 Is he suggesting semi synthetic oil to rip me off? or is he right?

04-19-2012, 02:56 PM	#2
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	The V6's come with a synthetic blend (he not lying), I quickly upgraded to full synthetic. Mobil 1 FTW! __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

04-19-2012, 02:57 PM	#3
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,614 View My Garage	the 10 & 11 SS required Mobil 1, the V6 doesn't. As for '12, I think for the SS they now spec a semi-synthetic, not sure about V6. I put synthetic in everything, even my riding mower. Best place to find for sure is right in your owner's manual. __________________

04-19-2012, 03:10 PM	#4
suplex Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Freehold, NJ. 07728 Posts: 1,042	I just put Synthetic in my 1LT. I don't put a lot of mileage on a car so I basically go about a year between oil changes, and Synthetic can handle that better. __________________ Never Underestimate The Power of Forums

04-19-2012, 03:13 PM	#5
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,143 View My Garage	Honestly, IMO....(with the V6 only cause I had one) you can run conventional oil as long as you change it when its time to be changed. I didn't see the need to spend the extra money on it with the V6...now the SS gets Mobil 1 synthetic. __________________ Stock...For Now.

04-19-2012, 03:15 PM	#6
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	My car gets Mobil 1 Synthetic. Now, you might hear that the poor, weak, slow V6 is unworthy of it... but as my dad says, you'll never regret going first class, and everyone knows Mobil 1 is the best. I plan on having my car for the rest of my life so I don't mind paying extra to keep her at her best for as long as possible. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

04-19-2012, 03:21 PM	#10
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 831 View My Garage	Royal Purple is what my SS loves. __________________

04-19-2012, 03:25 PM	#11
suplex Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Freehold, NJ. 07728 Posts: 1,042	*UPDATE* The brand of oil I had put in (Synthetic) for my first Oil Change is: AC Delco Dexos 5W-30. It's the same oil that they filled it with from the factory when it was built. __________________ Never Underestimate The Power of Forums