ls1 oil changes...
06-23-2010, 07:57 PM
#42
I use German Castrol as well but may switch to Penzoil Platinum since I've been hearing the good reviews and it cost about half as much. How ofter do y'all change your oil time wise? I don't many miles on my car at all and don't believe I put 3k on it this last year. How long is it safe to run oil time wise?
06-24-2010, 09:43 PM
#43
Most of the oil analysis I've seen for lsx engines shows German Castrol (Castrol Syntec European formula is what it says on the bottle) and Pennzoil Platinum to be among the best choices.
Pennzoil Platinum is cheap and available at any walmart
I use a full 6 qts in mine
Pennzoil Platinum is cheap and available at any walmart
I use a full 6 qts in mine
06-25-2010, 06:56 PM
#48
Last change a few days ago was Mobile 1 high mileage 5w30 & Mobile 1 Extended performance filter. I change it every couple of mths because if I waited til I put 3-5k miles on it it would never get changed. It takes the occasional trip down the highway and the 5 miles mile commute to work on nice days..Its a parking space queen 
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06-25-2010, 11:40 PM
#49
Last change a few days ago was Mobile 1 high mileage 5w30 & Mobile 1 Extended performance filter. I change it every couple of mths because if I waited til I put 3-5k miles on it it would never get changed. It takes the occasional trip down the highway and the 5 miles mile commute to work on nice days..Its a parking space queen .
.Monmouth same here man. i was changing my oil every 4k miles. but i hardly ever drive my car. i maybe put less than 1,000 miles in the last year. so i just change my oil every 6 months now.
06-26-2010, 11:13 AM
#50
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Wow! And here I thought 10W30 was the most common! Since Day 1, I've been using Mobile1 10W30 Synth and an M1-206 Mobile1 Filter.
So...what's the difference or the reasons to go 0W or 5W?
So...what's the difference or the reasons to go 0W or 5W?
06-27-2010, 02:54 PM
#52
I use pennzoil platinum, and now pennzoil ultra, and a wix filter, this pennzoil is some good stuff, I noticed slightly better pressure with the ultra over platinum, nothing crazy tho, this stuff keeps my valvetrain quiet.
I use 5w for winter and 10w for summer.
I use 5w for winter and 10w for summer.
07-13-2010, 09:18 PM
#54
Like to see test results for Ultra and Castrol Edge.I do not think they will be as good as German Castrol. As far as filters go, my first choice is K&N #HP 2006 its the long case, then Mobil One extended performance M1-107 and in 3rd place Purolator One the gold case.
07-13-2010, 10:58 PM
#55
50 WEIGHT is to heavy, It does great for driveing oil temps up and not get to critcal parts on time due to crappy pumpabilty. LS motors where built and designed for and recommended a 30 weight oil. If a engine builder builds it loose and recommends a 50 weight that is fine but not a stock bottom end ls motor.
Personally I have been using GC 5w-30 for a while now and it seems fine, with a wix filter. My valvetrain is very noise though so I might try a different brand next time.
07-13-2010, 11:33 PM
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I've always heard to stay away from Penzoil products, but is the Ultra their newest line, and good to use? I've always used Mobil 1 in previous cars. Looking to do my first oil change on my '02 Z28
07-14-2010, 12:00 AM
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I use 5w30 or 10w30 depending on what season it is
I some times have to mix high mileage and regular mobil 1 and I use mobil 1 filters
There is a difference in synthetic and conventional, if you tear apart an engine that ran synthetic its going to be a lot cleaner.
I some times have to mix high mileage and regular mobil 1 and I use mobil 1 filters
There is a difference in synthetic and conventional, if you tear apart an engine that ran synthetic its going to be a lot cleaner.
07-14-2010, 10:45 AM
#59
You need to educate yourself about oil. Please do yourself a favor and go visit bobistheoilguy.com and read. It will save you from trying to misinform people in the future.
Personally I have been using GC 5w-30 for a while now and it seems fine, with a wix filter. My valvetrain is very noise though so I might try a different brand next time.
Personally I have been using GC 5w-30 for a while now and it seems fine, with a wix filter. My valvetrain is very noise though so I might try a different brand next time.
