Best Oil for C6
10-30-2006, 09:18 PM
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Best Oil for C6
Hi All,
I'm planning an oil change for my C6 at 4000 miles and would like to know what engine oils other than Mobil 1 can be used. Mobil 1 is good but I've been told there are better especially for the Las Vegas desert heat that I drive my Z51 in. Any personalnexperience with German Castrol, Redline or Mobil 1 0W-40 in your C6?
I'm planning an oil change for my C6 at 4000 miles and would like to know what engine oils other than Mobil 1 can be used. Mobil 1 is good but I've been told there are better especially for the Las Vegas desert heat that I drive my Z51 in. Any personalnexperience with German Castrol, Redline or Mobil 1 0W-40 in your C6?
10-30-2006, 09:40 PM
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Just rounded up some of the German Castrol last weekend. I've read a lot about it and am anxious to give it a try. I need to get a few hundred more miles on though, so I don't know if the weather is going to allow that yet this year or not.
10-30-2006, 09:43 PM
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Just use the Mobil one ... there is a reason Chevy has it on the oil cap ... the other stuff may be just as good but doubtful it is any better - why experiment or waste money ... just use the recommendation.
10-30-2006, 10:13 PM
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Although I imagine some other brands would suffice, I'll stick with the recommended Mobil 1.
I recently returned a case of Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil because it technically did not meet GM Standards GM4718M & GM6094M for the C6. The Mobil 1 EP may have exceeded these standards but it didn't "meet" them.
I would only consider using something other than the recommended oil when racing the car.
I recently returned a case of Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil because it technically did not meet GM Standards GM4718M & GM6094M for the C6. The Mobil 1 EP may have exceeded these standards but it didn't "meet" them.
I would only consider using something other than the recommended oil when racing the car.
10-30-2006, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jabez
I would use anything that has the GM4718 cert
10-30-2006, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tjfontaine
Just use the Mobil one ... there is a reason Chevy has it on the oil cap ... the other stuff may be just as good but doubtful it is any better - why experiment or waste money ... just use the recommendation.
10-30-2006, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by hayseed51
Just rounded up some of the German Castrol last weekend. I've read a lot about it and am anxious to give it a try. I need to get a few hundred more miles on though, so I don't know if the weather is going to allow that yet this year or not.
10-30-2006, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Vinny Boombotts
A GM representative from the Bowling Green Plant called me to check on my new Vette purchase and told me that the 4718 Cert. really doesn't amount to very much, in fact it could be ignored as long as a good quality "TRUE" synthetic (not a group III) is used!!
10-30-2006, 11:38 PM
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If you plan to go racing, use something like Motul. If not, use what ever flips your switch. Mobile 1 is as good a choice as any in the every day good oil cagtegory.
10-30-2006, 11:44 PM
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I have used mobile one in all our vehicles, full synthetic. It was in our 2002 Jeep Wrangler sport which was lifted etc and it did very well. Sometimes Jeeps can burn oil and it seemed to be just fine.
Anyway like others stated, use what you like.
Anyway like others stated, use what you like.
10-31-2006, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by tjfontaine
Just use the Mobil one ... there is a reason Chevy has it on the oil cap ... the other stuff may be just as good but doubtful it is any better - why experiment or waste money ... just use the recommendation.
10-31-2006, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Vinny Boombotts
. The cavalier attitude that you possess regarding engine oil could potentially get you in some trouble down the road You should spend some time educating yourself regarding the hard facts about engine oil rather then being so willing to be led around by your nose because of what it says on your oil filler cap!
You asked a simple question: "Best Oil for C6".
You got some honest opinions.
Try to keep the personal stuff out of it.
10-31-2006, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Vinny Boombotts
Actually, the "other stuff" as you say is much better especially at protecting the engine if it carries the ACEA A3 rating which is the European High Temp High Shear rating......
10-31-2006, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
That's funny. Mobil 1 is a group III base.
Anyway, I will stick with the Amsoil. Good stuff and a true synthetic.
10-31-2006, 09:49 AM
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Pennzoil Platinum meets all mfg specs and is often discounted by Pep Boys, as it is now. $2 a quart after rebate. I used it at my first change, 2000 miles, and have bought more since. They have improved the process in refining it, from what I've read, and if you consider it short money to change every 5K, as I do, how can you go wrong? Penn is an old time refiner with an excellent reputation. It may not be the ne plus ultra of synthetics, but it is ok'd by GM for the Corvette and for 5000 miles is as good as any other choice. $12 + 5 for the filter--and knowing that it is done right, is a very good deal, imo.
10-31-2006, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Vinny Boombotts
The cavalier attitude that you possess regarding engine oil could potentially get you in some trouble down the road especially if you plan to keep your C6 for a substantial amount of time! You should spend some time educating yourself regarding the hard facts about engine oil rather then being so willing to be led around by your nose because of what it says on your oil filler cap!
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