Oil!
Oil! Everytime I try the "search" to find threads relating to this It says "page cannot be displayed" So I figured I'd just post a new thread and get some quick responses.. sorry.. I bought a 1998 z28 LS1 camaro..... I have no clue what kind of oil the previous owner ran in it (synthetic -vs- straight weight) So on my first oil change I just ran Mobil 1 5W30 straight... What would you guys recommend I do for my 2nd oil change.. I don't know if I should stick with straight or go synthetic.. Motor has 93k miles on it...
Thanks!
Matt
Thanks!
Matt
Last edited by z28LS1; Dec 20, 2005 at 04:52 AM.
My car's previous owner had it serviced at IffyLube so I doubt it had synthetic. I went with blended this time because I heard If you go straight to synthetic you might spring some leaks. If all goes well I'll use Mobil1 on the next change and there after.
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Originally Posted by Jon2kZ
My car's previous owner had it serviced at IffyLube so I doubt it had synthetic. I went with blended this time because I heard If you go straight to synthetic you might spring some leaks. If all goes well I'll use Mobil1 on the next change and there after.
No leaks buddy. I use only Mobil 1 10W30 in my daily driver T/A and no problems here. You're not going to get a leak from synthetic oil.
Peace,
Craig.
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Yeah, honestly, often I'm craving some info and the search button completely doesn't work. Either takes forever to load and I give up, or I get "Page Cannot be Displayed" or some other message that says there was a problem and the admin has been notified. Then I hate to ask the question because I know the search button ***** will be out in full force for re-asking a posted question. It's annoying.
Anyway, when you get it to work do a few searches on German Castrol. It's been discussed here repeatedly, and is widely regarded as one of the best oils for the LS1. There's actually a few really intriguing analysis's of it used for 6,000-12,000 miles that show it has virtually not broken down at all. Mobil-1 and Amsoil have faithful followings (most of the latter just want to sell it to you though, lol)....but do some research when the button works and you'll see the light. I was in your shoes about 6 months ago.
Anyway, when you get it to work do a few searches on German Castrol. It's been discussed here repeatedly, and is widely regarded as one of the best oils for the LS1. There's actually a few really intriguing analysis's of it used for 6,000-12,000 miles that show it has virtually not broken down at all. Mobil-1 and Amsoil have faithful followings (most of the latter just want to sell it to you though, lol)....but do some research when the button works and you'll see the light. I was in your shoes about 6 months ago.