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Oct 31, 2004 | 02:18 PM

Gonzo1

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I got a 2000 SS with the Castrol Syntec option. My question is can I go with Mobil 1 synthetic when I change the oil. I can't seem to find the German Castrol locally where I live. So I thought I couldn't go wrong with the Mobil 1. Just don't want to hurt anything changing oils! Also what would be better for my car 5w-30,10w-30,10w-40? Thanks in advance!

Oct 31, 2004 | 02:35 PM

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It is fine to switch brands. As for the weight of the oil, I would go with what the Owner's Book says.

Oct 31, 2004 | 02:58 PM

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People can get too fussy about oil. There aren't too many oils that will hurt your engine besides the oil that's in it if it stays too long. But a basic rule is you don't want too thick or too thin. I personally find most 5-30's are too thin; I don't like how they pour out of the bottle like water. But plenty of people run Mobil 1 5-30 with no problems. Other than the German Castrol, Mobil 1 0-40 is highly recommended. I'm running BG Hi-L0w-30. (It's $10 a quart, but I got case free). Mobil 1 10-30 is also in the good range for LS1's. If you want to run dino, I wouldn't run anything other than 10-30. Just one guy's humble opinon ...

Oct 31, 2004 | 03:34 PM

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I would probably use the same (closest) weight Moblie 1 oil to the Castrol Syntec that's in the car now. Should be fine with switching. I run Mobile 1 5w-30 in my T/A and wifes 02 Z28. My old 91 RS w/272,000 miles on its engine still gets Mobile 1 10w-30.

Oct 31, 2004 | 03:52 PM

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castrol option WTF is that????

Oct 31, 2004 | 04:02 PM

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^Word, never heard of it.

I run Mobil 1 Syn 5w30

Oct 31, 2004 | 09:25 PM

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Also how many qts will it hold with filter? Don't know my car didn't come with a owners manual when I bought it! No mods just a bone stock 2000 SS.

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Nov 2, 2004 | 12:47 AM

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I Run Mobil 1 10w30. It Holds 6 Qts (including filter).

Nov 2, 2004 | 12:52 AM

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I Run Mobil 1 10w30. It Holds 6 Qts (including filter).

me too

Nov 2, 2004 | 07:20 AM

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castrol option WTF is that????

It was an SLP option for SS cars.

Nov 2, 2004 | 08:22 AM

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If you can find it run the German 0w 30 Castrol, best oil for our cars by far.

If you can't Mobil 1 0w 40 is very close and good, M1 5w30 is a tad to thin for a "hard" driven LS1.

Nov 2, 2004 | 07:39 PM

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Where can I find the German Castrol?

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