Recommend me an Oil (yes another one)
11-06-2006, 10:33 PM
#1
Recommend me an Oil (yes another one) Ok folks im looking to put a nice oil in the t/a, usually we just throw nappa 10-40 in everything we get cuz gramps gets the **** for free so therefore I do also and dont complain. but since this cars special i'd like to treat it to something nice.
I live in NC so it gets HOT (up to 110) in the summer and gets COLD ( 6*)in the winter so a good all-around oil is what im looking for. The car has almost 92k miles on it, no idea of previous oil in the car so not sure if it was a synthetic or not.
So with all that being said, reccomend me an oil for good ol Envy whos just about road worthy
I live in NC so it gets HOT (up to 110) in the summer and gets COLD ( 6*)in the winter so a good all-around oil is what im looking for. The car has almost 92k miles on it, no idea of previous oil in the car so not sure if it was a synthetic or not.
So with all that being said, reccomend me an oil for good ol Envy whos just about road worthy
11-06-2006, 10:40 PM
#2
TECH Resident
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Plano
Posts: 944
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Tainted
Ok folks im looking to put a nice oil in the t/a, usually we just throw nappa 10-40 in everything we get cuz gramps gets the **** for free so therefore I do also and dont complain. but since this cars special i'd like to treat it to something nice.
I live in NC so it gets HOT (up to 110) in the summer and gets COLD ( 6*)in the winter so a good all-around oil is what im looking for. The car has almost 92k miles on it, no idea of previous oil in the car so not sure if it was a synthetic or not.
So with all that being said, reccomend me an oil for good ol Envy whos just about road worthy
I live in NC so it gets HOT (up to 110) in the summer and gets COLD ( 6*)in the winter so a good all-around oil is what im looking for. The car has almost 92k miles on it, no idea of previous oil in the car so not sure if it was a synthetic or not.
So with all that being said, reccomend me an oil for good ol Envy whos just about road worthy
11-06-2006, 10:42 PM
#3
Originally Posted by TX_SS
this is what i would do. buy a 5w-40 or 10w-40 non syntheitc with wix filter. then by a AUTO-RX and do the cleaning cycle. then use GC 0w-30. i would def use K/N filter (longer version 2006) and put 6 qts in.
ok whats the auto-rx thing and cleaning cycle?
11-06-2006, 11:39 PM
#6
LS1Tech Administrator
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Schiller Park, IL Member: #317
Posts: 32,046
Likes: 0
Received 1,493 Likes
on
1,075 Posts
I've recently switched to M1 0W40. 0W at cold starts should do nicely for seriously cold temps, and the 40 weight at operating temp should do well for excessive heat.
I used to use M1 10W30. I'm much happier with the reduced engine noise and improved oil pressure of the M1 0W40.
I used to use M1 10W30. I'm much happier with the reduced engine noise and improved oil pressure of the M1 0W40.
11-06-2006, 11:49 PM
#7
Originally Posted by RPM WS6
I've recently switched to M1 0W40. 0W at cold starts should do nicely for seriously cold temps, and the 40 weight at operating temp should do well for excessive heat.
I used to use M1 10W30. I'm much happier with the reduced engine noise and improved oil pressure of the M1 0W40.
I used to use M1 10W30. I'm much happier with the reduced engine noise and improved oil pressure of the M1 0W40.
sounds good, is that synethic or would you go with synthetic if they have it?
Trending Topics
11-06-2006, 11:55 PM
#8
LS1Tech Administrator
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Schiller Park, IL Member: #317
Posts: 32,046
Likes: 0
Received 1,493 Likes
on
1,075 Posts
Originally Posted by Tainted
sounds good, is that synethic or would you go with synthetic if they have it?
11-07-2006, 12:48 AM
#9
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bay Area, CA (Pittsburg)
Posts: 4,240
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Originally Posted by RPM WS6
I've recently switched to M1 0W40. 0W at cold starts should do nicely for seriously cold temps, and the 40 weight at operating temp should do well for excessive heat.
I used to use M1 10W30. I'm much happier with the reduced engine noise and improved oil pressure of the M1 0W40.
I used to use M1 10W30. I'm much happier with the reduced engine noise and improved oil pressure of the M1 0W40.
11-07-2006, 06:16 AM
#11
Tech Resident
Originally Posted by Tainted
ok whats the auto-rx thing and cleaning cycle?
11-07-2006, 10:46 AM
#12
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
basically, seafoam your oil (whatever oil is in there now, add half a can of seafoam, run it for 100 miles and change it immediately). then switch to GC 0W-30 or mobil 1 5W-40.
ahhhh good ol seafoam I planned on doing that anyhow so looks like im in luck
11-07-2006, 11:14 AM
#13
LS1Tech Administrator
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Schiller Park, IL Member: #317
Posts: 32,046
Likes: 0
Received 1,493 Likes
on
1,075 Posts
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
or mobil 1 5W-40.
11-07-2006, 02:53 PM
#16
On The Tree
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
German Castrol synthetic (European oil) hands down!!! I've tried several different oils, and not only did this oil work good in both cold and hot weather climates, it stopped the famous ls1 oil consumption, AND THE CAR LOVES IT.
11-07-2006, 03:13 PM
#17
Tech Resident
Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Good luck finding that. With all the auto parts stores I have in my area, I have never seen a single bottle of M1 5W40. M1 0W40 seems to be working great for me though.
11-07-2006, 06:21 PM
#18
LS1Tech Administrator
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Schiller Park, IL Member: #317
Posts: 32,046
Likes: 0
Received 1,493 Likes
on
1,075 Posts
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
i found some at a local napa. $5.99/quart. hopefully it's still in stock.
