LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
View Poll Results: Which oil are you Using in your Ls1
Mobil 1 5w-30
191
30.96%
Mobil 1 0w-40
28
4.54%
Mobil 1 5w-40
20
3.24%
Mobil 1 10w-30
115
18.64%
Royal Purple 5w-30
39
6.32%
Royal purple 40
13
2.11%
German Castrol 0w-30
85
13.78%
Castrol Syntec 5w-30
19
3.08%
Castrol Syntec 10w-30
24
3.89%
Other such as amsoil etc
83
13.45%
Voters: 617. You may not vote on this poll

POLL what type of oil are LS1 owners using??????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-28-2006, 07:24 PM
  #81  
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
PLucas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 316
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I run GC 0w30.
PLucas is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-29-2006, 09:44 AM
  #82  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (69)
 
chevygirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
Has anybody used Castrol Syntec 10W-40? Any good results quieting the piston slap down with it or any other oil?
chevygirl is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-29-2006, 10:47 AM
  #83  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
StevieZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Montreal
Posts: 1,794
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Royal Purple 20-50W
StevieZ is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-29-2006, 09:29 PM
  #84  
Banned
iTrader: (13)
 
Lethal_Ws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: reno,NV
Posts: 179
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Ive been using Quaker state 10w-30 . cheap synthetic **** ...

Well today i went to Kragen at box a couple cases of Royal Purple 5w-30 And some K&n Gold Oil filters...

I changed my oil today, And wow !! i see more Oil pressure , and it Quiet down the internals Alot !! ... Im going to use this oil for a while and then try Mobile 1 maybe . but i really like this royal purple .. the price isnt that bad ..

If you want stuff to last, buy the best..
Lethal_Ws6 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-01-2006, 03:33 AM
  #85  
Launching!
 
Doski's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sweden (Malmö)
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I run shell Helix ultra 5w-40 and it does its job.
Doski is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-01-2006, 03:05 PM
  #86  
Dom
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Dom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default
I just changed to German Castrol 0W30. Mobil 1 5W40 is no where in sight in my area and I'm not going with the thin W30 version.
Dom is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-01-2006, 03:43 PM
  #87  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (69)
 
chevygirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
I saw at autozone there is a 5W-40W Castrol Syn that says on the back european formula. Has anyone tried this?
chevygirl is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-07-2006, 11:58 AM
  #88  
12 Second Club
 
RoastEmSS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 1,275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by Black98Z28
Mobile 1 5w30 here, change about every 2k miles.
RoastEmSS is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-09-2006, 08:40 AM
  #89  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
 
00transamnh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Farmington NH
Posts: 597
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by vodas00ss
mobile 1...5-30 in the winter 10-30 in the summer
um...? if im correct dont you have that backwards... shouldnt it be 10-30in the winter and 5-30 in the summer?
00transamnh is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-09-2006, 08:52 AM
  #90  
TECH Senior Member
 
Patman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Posts: 7,234
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default
Originally Posted by 00transamnh
um...? if im correct dont you have that backwards... shouldnt it be 10-30in the winter and 5-30 in the summer?
Nope, a 5w30 will flow better on a cold start than a 10w30 will. The lower the first number is, the better it will perform on the cold cranking tests.
Patman is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-09-2006, 09:04 AM
  #91  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (68)
 
ICRAZY6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Lacon, IL
Posts: 1,098
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts

Default
M1. Why would you want more oil presure with running a thicker oil???
ICRAZY6 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-09-2006, 11:17 AM
  #92  
Launching!
 
Samba242's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: North Royalton, Ohio
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
Mobil 1 5w30 since new. No probs.
Samba242 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-10-2006, 04:49 AM
  #93  
On The Tree
 
Hersker Hans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Oslo, Norway, Europe
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I use quaker state 5w50 fully synthetic, is that bad?
Hersker Hans is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-10-2006, 05:26 AM
  #94  
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
spare tire's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sux City
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
My car only see's the summer. I only run mobil 1 5w30. I would really like to get a hold of some GC 0w30
spare tire is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-11-2006, 08:21 PM
  #95  
Trunion King
iTrader: (16)
 
bene's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Texan in Colorado
Posts: 4,394
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

The ONE and ONLY, Castrol Syntec "European Formula" Made from Germany.
bene is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-11-2006, 09:41 PM
  #96  
TECH Apprentice
 
juiSSed1172's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Valvoline Syn Blend.. 5qt 10w30 1qt 20w50.. keeps the intake sexy without a catchcan.
juiSSed1172 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-12-2006, 12:26 AM
  #97  
Banned
 
Asmodeus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 1,875
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
I am seeing alot more GC pop up at autozones in my area.
Asmodeus is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-12-2006, 02:30 PM
  #98  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (6)
 
Bill Bowling's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Posts: 2,596
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Talking
Originally Posted by Asmodeus
I am seeing alot more GC pop up at autozones in my area.
That is where I get mine!!!!

Bill
Bill Bowling is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-12-2006, 07:26 PM
  #99  
TECH Enthusiast
 
highgear's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Helendale, Ca (SilverLakes)
Posts: 531
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
WalMart Super Tech 10w-30.
highgear is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-13-2006, 03:24 PM
  #100  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (6)
 
Bill Bowling's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Posts: 2,596
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Unhappy
Originally Posted by highgear
WalMart Super Tech 10w-30.
Wal-Mart !!!! I wonder who makes it for them. Probally made in China.

Bill
Bill Bowling is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: POLL what type of oil are LS1 owners using??????


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:28 PM.