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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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What is the best oil for me to use on my 00 Camaro SS? Viscosity/Type please.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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Patman's recommendation is German Castrol Syntec 0w30. Mobil 1 Synthetic of various weights is also popular: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/350579-what-oil-do-you-use.html
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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Mobil 1 5W30.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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I use Valvoline 5w 30 synthetic, but will be putting in mobil 1 next month.
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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I just switched from GC 0W30 to Amsoil 5W40. Oil pressure is slightly higher and I have a little less piston slap. I like it so far.
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I use mobil 1 10w30
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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Synpower 5w30 here... I get to change my Oil every Sunday... I work for Valvoline. :-)
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