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10-31-2004, 02:18 PM
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Need Opinions!!!!! 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!
10-31-2004, 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 ...
10-31-2004, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by redNATA
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!
10-31-2004, 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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11-02-2004, 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.
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.
