[Z06] anybody use 10-30w in zo6
02-20-2017, 07:55 PM
Le Mans Master
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anybody use 10-30w in zo6
synthetic of course, any downside to it over 05-30w?
02-20-2017, 08:02 PM
Pro
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Its a thicker oil which makes it more viscous than the 5w-30.
02-20-2017, 08:21 PM
Racer
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I use Amsoil ZRod 10/30 and oil pressure is much higher when hot than Mobil1 5/30
02-20-2017, 09:07 PM
Advanced
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Mobil 1 10w-30 and 7 track days. No issues. I'm in SoCal FWIW.
02-20-2017, 09:13 PM
Burning Brakes
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Read somewhere that M1 10-W30 has better all around properties than 5-W30. Can't remember the specifics but sure someone will chime in.
02-20-2017, 10:55 PM
Pro
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If you track your car a lot a more viscous oil helps with absorbing heat and it can protect your engine better. Depending on engine clearances a thicker oil can also rob some power. Honestly with todays oil technology you cant really go wrong with any kind of oil you choose.
02-21-2017, 12:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
switchplanner
Read somewhere that M1 10-W30 has better all around properties than 5-W30. Can't remember the specifics but sure someone will chime in.
it does
it also is not thicker
it has fewer viscosity modifiers which make it more stable at high heat and under pressure
at operating temp there is no difference between 5-30 and 10-30
5-30 would be preferred if you drive in freezing or under temperatures due to the cold flow starting to become noticeable
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02-21-2017, 06:38 AM
Drifting
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I ran 10W30 in western new york and never had any issues.
02-21-2017, 09:24 AM
Racer
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Location: Gilbert AZ
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Im currently running 10W30 Full Synthetic in my LS3
02-21-2017, 12:45 PM
Burning Brakes
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No problem running 10W/30 in LS engines. I personally like Mobil One 0W/40. Great cold flow & high temp protection.
02-21-2017, 03:37 PM
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killian96ss
No problem running 10W/30 in LS engines. I personally like Mobil One 0W/40. Great cold flow & high temp protection.
actually on sale on amazon now for $27 per 6qt pack if you have prime
02-22-2017, 09:32 AM
Melting Slicks
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I run AMSOIL 10W40 and have been for years, as recommended by the AMSOIL rep that's a member here.
02-23-2017, 01:45 AM
Melting Slicks
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If you don't drive in very cold weather 10W30 is good.
02-23-2017, 09:08 AM
Burning Brakes
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Quote:
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killian96ss
No problem running 10W/30 in LS engines. I personally like Mobil One 0W/40. Great cold flow & high temp protection.
0w/40
02-24-2017, 12:19 PM
Drifting
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0w/40
Switching to Castrol 0w-40 Euro formula for my boosted Z06.
02-20-2017, 10:55 PM
0w/40