What kind of oil do you use?
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I've got a question about this actually. I've been a big backer for Valvoline Full Synthetic since I started driving. I saw the cap says Mobil 1 though. How much does it matter? I didn't know if there is any potential performance difference, or if Mobil 1 simply bought the rights to the cap from GM.
If your going to use another brand, as long as it's full synthetic, and 5W-30 you should be ok. I think the owners manual on the fluids page, shows a spec # and says Or Equivilent or something to that effect.
I'd almost bet no one on here has ever had any of their engine oil professionally tested anyway, and even in forums where this is done, its still almost always a stupid topic.
sorry, but i just see this thread as an invitation to bicker about nothingness
Extreme racing team.
because they're stupid.
I'd almost bet no one on here has ever had any of their engine oil professionally tested anyway, and even in forums where this is done, its still almost always a stupid topic.
sorry, but i just see this thread as an invitation to bicker about nothingness
I'd almost bet no one on here has ever had any of their engine oil professionally tested anyway, and even in forums where this is done, its still almost always a stupid topic.
sorry, but i just see this thread as an invitation to bicker about nothingness
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I just dont understand where people say " stuffs the best ever" , or "this is the only thing ever going into my oil pan". the oil is oil. no diffrence at all really. just poor the right weight/viscosity and your fine.
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5W-30 is ****... when I am ****-pounding my car, i want a thicker oil. The heat transfer better and it doesn't 'thin' out. Also, that nasty little tickety tick that 2.0L LSJ gets after coming off a high speed burn doesn't show up with 10W-40.
5W-30 is for emissions and fuel economy.
5W-30 is for emissions and fuel economy.
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because they're stupid.
I'd almost bet no one on here has ever had any of their engine oil professionally tested anyway, and even in forums where this is done, its still almost always a stupid topic.
sorry, but i just see this thread as an invitation to bicker about nothingness
I'd almost bet no one on here has ever had any of their engine oil professionally tested anyway, and even in forums where this is done, its still almost always a stupid topic.
sorry, but i just see this thread as an invitation to bicker about nothingness
LoL Just to make fun of all the other times that some one starts a "What kind of oil do you use" thread
Hahaha
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As far as weights and viscosities, we have to be extra careful when changing it up due to the turbo and cam phasers. If the oil is too thick or thin, it won't properly lubricate the turbo. If it doesn't flow properly, it can damage the cam phasers or at least cause them to be off calibration (this was addressed a while back by a GM Engineer).
As far as brand, many would be surprised by how similar each is to another. It's not uncommon for different brands to be made at the same facility, on the same line, with nothing but a container/label change. Dino is dino, though what sets them apart are the additives.
As far as brand, many would be surprised by how similar each is to another. It's not uncommon for different brands to be made at the same facility, on the same line, with nothing but a container/label change. Dino is dino, though what sets them apart are the additives.
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I am running this now. (In the Balt )
I wanted to try it 'cuz I read a few threads were people said it quieted the noisy ol' LNF. 
I have not noticed a difference between that and the Platinum , or the Quaker State HP so far.
I think I will go back to Mobil as a experiment next time since the motor ought to be fully broken in by now w/ 14,6XX on her.
I know in the Camaro with Mobil oils I seem to use more than others ( still talking syns here ), but so far I can't tell that I have used any w/ 1K on this last change - that is with Pennz Ultra 10W30.
Eeeeh - as long as it meets the GM4718M spec, all is good.
Britt
I have not noticed a difference between that and the Platinum , or the Quaker State HP so far.
I think I will go back to Mobil as a experiment next time since the motor ought to be fully broken in by now w/ 14,6XX on her.
I know in the Camaro with Mobil oils I seem to use more than others ( still talking syns here ), but so far I can't tell that I have used any w/ 1K on this last change - that is with Pennz Ultra 10W30.
Eeeeh - as long as it meets the GM4718M spec, all is good.
Britt
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That goes the same for a lot of brands of gasoline as well though. I was kinda surprised to learn that an oil refinery I contracted out at in Wyoming made unleaded/premium and either trucked it to stations all over UT/WY/CO/MT, or threw it into a multi-use pipeline as unbranded gas and only became "branded" once it got to the station and their proprietary additives were added.
