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09-20-2011, 08:11 AM

Senshi09

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Originally Posted by RFxCamaro

Even though you don't feel it on the butt dyno doesn't mean there isn't a difference. On more expensive oil the the oil sticks better to the moving parts of your engine keeping them better lubricated. Lookup the royal purple vs other oil vid on YouTube.

royal purp is the best of the best oil. But its highly expensive as well.

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09-20-2011, 08:50 AM

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You probably have a film build up on your walls and slightly worn piston rings which would naturally cancel out and give a tight fit.

Ummmmm...huh? Mind to elaborate more on the mechanics of that?

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Originally Posted by HankLe

As far as ATF, I would love to hear a testimony on someone who has run one with less friction modifiers like a type F. Or at least 1/3 Type F and 2/3 regular. I just hate that the friction modifiers end up causing wear on the clutch plates.

Or from someone who is running fluids such as B&M Trick Shift, which is just slightly modified type F anyway. I've heard pros and cons to using either.
By the way, in B&M's shift kit instructions (for the TH350), they recommend refilling the pan with type F if you don't happen to have their trick stuff handy. That's a coincidence!

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09-20-2011, 10:59 AM

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Maybe you should try actually READING your Camaro Owners Manual, then you would know.

Page 194:

http://content.gmownercenter.yahoo.c...aro_owners.pdf

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Originally Posted by 94ChevyCamaroV6

Why would I check the transmittion fluid when Its running because all I wanna know Is If It has enough or what the heat things are all about the rod did say when the car Is In park but I figured when Its shut off.

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09-20-2011, 10:29 PM

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You also better read your Owners Manual -- 10W is for the warm weather, 5W is for when it's colder, thinner to start more easily. 5W can be year-round, 10W is optional during warmer weather.

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Originally Posted by Senshi09

The different oil weights (thats what the w in 5w stands for) is for different times. I was always told in summer and spring its better to run a lighter oil 5w and in the colder months a thicker oil.

Though I could have that *** backwards.. eitherway I run 10w all year round. saves on my own personal confusion. As I was told by both my brothers - mobil1, valvoline and castrol are good oils. Royal purple is the best but its not normally used for daily drivers.. mostly for race motors. I run straight synthetic through all my vehicles and i find it is better then reg oil.

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09-21-2011, 03:29 PM

94ChevyCamaroV6

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I know.

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09-21-2011, 03:38 PM

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Motor Oil 101 - Bob is the Oil Guy

This should tell you all you need to know about motor oil.

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09-21-2011, 04:02 PM

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I might check that site out If I get time to read that much but for now I will stick with the 10w 30 oil then get a oil change In the spring when I start driving It again then.

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09-21-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by libertyforall1776

You also better read your Owners Manual -- 10W is for the warm weather, 5W is for when it's colder, thinner to start more easily. 5W can be year-round, 10W is optional during warmer weather.

eh, i knew that already. I *DID* state that I might of had it *** backwards. I get them confused most of the time. Im not worried about my oil. I know what im doing when it comes to that stuff. I may not know how to tear down and rebuild a ls/lt motor but I know what im doing with the v6's. plenty of practice on them. Also with the older 327-350's. Grew up on them.

and i run the 10w in my truck year round. In my wifes Im gonna stick with 5w30. THough I might try that eco-synthetic blend stuff here shortly.

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