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Old 04-21-2010, 09:27 PM
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Mobil 1
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Mobil 1
Me too!
Old 04-21-2010, 10:50 PM
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Mobil 1 until my next oil change. Then im going to Royal Purple, Castrol Edge, or Pennzoil Ultra. Not sure which one yet.
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Mobil 1 10w-30 in the motor, RP in the trans and diff.
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I just use whatever most forum members use, that way I don't have to think, or read the owners manual......I love this forum..
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I just use whatever most forum members use, that way I don't have to think, or read the owners manual......I love this forum..
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I run Amsoil
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Castrol Syntec 0-30 (German made) weight if I can find it.
I'm trying Quantum Blue for the first time this year. Expensive stuff but custom made for your motors. Brian (owner) will blend it to your needs based on your environment, usage etc. I'll update.
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Extra virgin olive oil from Trader Joes
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Pennzoil Platinum. Will probably switch to Penzoil Ultra once it becomes available in Canada as long as it is GM4718M certified.
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Redline oils the engine, diff and tranny
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I use these in my 02Z.

Oil=Penn Plat 5-30
Oil Filter=Wix 51042
Trans=Amsoil ATD
Diff=Amsoil Severe Gear 75-90
Brake/Clutch=Prestone Dot4


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Mobil 1 in the engine, and RedLine in the gearbox and differential.


I changed the power steering fluid a couple of years ago, and put in Valvoline synthetic fluid....then they went and discontinued it!!
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My choices,...04 ZO6, 18.5K on the clock,

Oil...Redline 5-30
Filter...K&N HP1007
MN12...Amsoil Torque-Drive ATF
4.10 Diff...Redline 75W90 GL-5
Brake/Clutch...Prestone DOT4


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Here is a list of approved brands direct from GM.

GM Approved Engine Oils
Page 1
High Performance Engine Oil Specifications
GM4718M Registered Products
Revision Date: 1-June-2009
Product Name SAE Viscosity Grades
76 Super Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 10W-30
AC Delco Full Synthetic 5W-30
Castrol Edge 5W-30, 10W-30
Castrol SLX Professional 4718 5W-30
Chevron Supreme Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
Coastal High Performance Full Synthetic 5W-30
Kendall GT-1 Ultimate Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 10W-30
Mobil 1
0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30,
10W-30
Northland, Synergy Synthetic 5W-30
Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
Pinnacle National Synthetic 5W-30
Q HorsePower 5W-30, 10W-30
Service Pro Full Synthetic 5W-30
Texaco Havoline Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
Valvoline SynPower 5W-30, 10W-30
Warren Full Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30

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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
Mobil 1 in the engine, and RedLine in the gearbox and differential.


I changed the power steering fluid a couple of years ago, and put in Valvoline synthetic fluid....then they went and discontinued it!!
Wazza matter with Red Line P/S fluid?
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German Castrol 0W-30
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