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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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Have a '99 SS with LS6 heads. Looking for opinions on type of oil (synthetic or a blend) and brand to use. Thanks!
 
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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My 99 Corvette recommended Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5W-30. I would assume same engine, same oil recommendation.

I would buy a five quart jug at Costco and then a single quart some place else. (Usually some place that would accept used motor oil)
 
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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I too use Mobil 1 in all my cars, I prefer the synthetics.
GM recommended Mobil 1 for my LT1 C4 Vette, plus that's what they put in the engine when new.
 

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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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I like Amsoil
 
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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mmmmmmm

Y.A.O.T.


yet another oil thread

honestly, buy whatever you feel you must. if you want to say you run Amsoil then buy it

If you want to change your oil every 5k miles and use dino oil then go for it


me, I change the oil in all my vehicles every 5k miles (mixed driving) using conventional

I have been doing that probably longer than you are old and have never ever ever had issues

FWIW, I've personally put over 2 million miles on vehicles (not commercial either) and that does not take into account my wifes cars through the years or now my kids


drag racing- full synthetic
 
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Oh boy an oil thread! Everyone has their own opinions on what's a good oil, fanboys if you will. I like Mobil 1 full synthetic 5w-30, and as for filter also mobil 1.
 
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by torque_is_good
mmmmmmm

Y.A.O.T.


yet another oil thread

honestly, buy whatever you feel you must. if you want to say you run Amsoil then buy it

If you want to change your oil every 5k miles and use dino oil then go for it


me, I change the oil in all my vehicles every 5k miles (mixed driving) using conventional

I have been doing that probably longer than you are old and have never ever ever had issues

FWIW, I've personally put over 2 million miles on vehicles (not commercial either) and that does not take into account my wifes cars through the years or now my kids


drag racing- full synthetic
I doubt that, but thanks
 
Old Apr 6, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by pondo1000
I doubt that, but thanks
you are welcome..............and don't doubt it.
 
Old Apr 6, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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^ Dirt, or older than dirt?
 
Old Apr 7, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaro 69
^ Dirt, or older than dirt?
guilty as charged you wise guy
 

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