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Which Oil
On The Tree
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Dallas TX
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
what do you mean more noise than ever? when? at startup? you realize engine noise has nothing to do with engine wear, right? you could very well be making a bit more noise but wearing a lot less. do an oil analysis. you can't judge an oil without a UOA. mobil 1 30 weights are junk, and if you're going to use that, expect your engine to wear a lot more than with GC.
and don't talk down to me like you are some kind of God or something
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Philly
Originally Posted by ws6dude
Not at startup but when it is at running temps. Do YOU realize I have had this car since it was new and when I hear more noise BECAUSE OF THIS OIL makes me not want to use the oil again. I NEVER used 30 wt M1, I have no idea where you pulled that out of.
and don't talk down to me like you are some kind of God or something
and don't talk down to me like you are some kind of God or something
On The Tree
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Dallas TX
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
i'm not talking anyone down. i'm just simply stating that an increase in valvetrain noise on an engine historically known to have a loud valvetrain doesn't mean it's wearing more. most people "hear" that their engine is louder when switching oil because they're actually listening for it. get your oil analyzed before you jump to any conclusions. my guess is you're getting so defensive because you know you're grossly overreacting.
. I have listened to my engine since 2001 when I bought the car. I have been on these boards faithfully for years, I just don't post much. Then I do post and get this uneducated banter from you? Where do you come up with this crap? Stop assuming what I do, it is very ignorant to state what you think somebody else is doing when you haven't a clue Tech Resident
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From: Philly
Originally Posted by ws6dude
Whatever . I have listened to my engine since 2001 when I bought the car. I have been on these boards faithfully for years, I just don't post much. Then I do post and get this uneducated banter from you? Where do you come up with this crap? Stop assuming what I do, it is very ignorant to state what you think somebody else is doing when you haven't a clue
. I have listened to my engine since 2001 when I bought the car. I have been on these boards faithfully for years, I just don't post much. Then I do post and get this uneducated banter from you? Where do you come up with this crap? Stop assuming what I do, it is very ignorant to state what you think somebody else is doing when you haven't a clueso, in short, you're the one making uneducated decisions and you're the one assuming. does that make you a hypocrite? get it tested. i'm doing my next batch of GC
On The Tree
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Dallas TX
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
so...my post is uneducated, yet you're making conclusions based on nothing. do you see the irony here? i'm telling you to get a UOA before you count any oil out so you can make an educated guess. you're basing your opinion off valvetrain noise on a car with a historically loud valvetrain. you're the one making uneducated banter. you wanna find out what oil is best for you? TEST IT. don't assume - which is also ironic, since your decisions are assumptions.
so, in short, you're the one making uneducated decisions and you're the one assuming. does that make you a hypocrite? get it tested. i'm doing my next batch of GC
so, in short, you're the one making uneducated decisions and you're the one assuming. does that make you a hypocrite? get it tested. i'm doing my next batch of GC
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From: Philly
Originally Posted by ws6dude
I am changing oils. I will go back to M1 0W40 in which I have used since I bought the car. You can use whatever you want but don't read a post and jump to a conclusion of what weight of oil they are using, they are imagining the increase in noise and all the other drivel you have spewed in this thread.
im running castol syntec 5w-40. its pretty damn good. i just wanted to say thanks to patman for recommending it. i havent had any oil consumption at all. i tried to add oil a week ago, and the $hit was still full... so i blew 6 bucks for nothing..lol.
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Originally Posted by Shatterz
If 5W-30 is way too thin for the LS1 then why does GM recommend it in the owners manual ?
I'd say Mobil 1 5W-30 is your best bet
I'd say Mobil 1 5W-30 is your best bet
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Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA
Originally Posted by FenixSS
Sup fellas, recently hit 45k on the odometer. I'm going to do the recommended maintanence, but I'm considering changing oils. I've tried for a while to obtain the German Castrol, but it just isn't available in Hawaii, and I have tried buying from members here, but shipping pretty much makes it ridiculous. So, here are my options:
Stay with Mobil1 5w-30
Switch to Mobil1 0w-40
Switch to Redline 5w-30 or 0w-40
Switch to Royal Purple 5w-30 or 0w-40
Switch to Amsoil 5w-30 or 0w-40
I'm actually leaning more towards 0w-40 since temps here hardly drop below 70 degrees, but let me know what you think.
Stay with Mobil1 5w-30
Switch to Mobil1 0w-40
Switch to Redline 5w-30 or 0w-40
Switch to Royal Purple 5w-30 or 0w-40
Switch to Amsoil 5w-30 or 0w-40
I'm actually leaning more towards 0w-40 since temps here hardly drop below 70 degrees, but let me know what you think.
Synthetic oil is a waste of money IMO, and my opinion comes with a very high mileage stroker engine to back it up that still runs like the day I first started it up. The oil I burn is normal and has to do with my stroke length and ring set, has nothing to do with the oil used.
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