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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 01:07 AM
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What is the correct weight oil for an oil change on a 96?

5W40? :confused:
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 01:29 AM
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GM says Mobil 1, 5w30. Should be an emblem under your hood with that on it.
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 02:08 AM
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Check your manual.......

If not go for 5wt/20wt.....mobil one....what miles are on youe vette????


Maybe higher numbers....if mileage is high...


What do you think.....this is your #1 decission....do it right...


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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 02:36 AM
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5w-30 :yesnod:
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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There should be a emblem under the hood stating "Mobil1 5w-30". The manual will tell you 5w-30 or 10w-30 depending on the climate where you live. I live in the south where we have relatively mild winters so I use 10w-30.

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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 02:48 PM
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I'd run 5w-30 in the area you live... I'm from Albany and I know it's already cold up there. Here in FL mine gets 10w-30.
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 06:40 PM
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20k miles on my vette
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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5w30 up north in winter, 10w30 summer...South Central Florida 10w30 year around.
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What, did you finally put 3k miles on that thing Volt? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:cheers: :cheers:

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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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5w30 is what I use. :cheers:
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 10:23 PM
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thank you for all the good info! I have 5w30, im glad they gave me the correct oil :) I would be upset if they were just trying to sell me just anything...
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 10:25 PM
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hahaha Biz :) I had 14k on it when I bought it early this year...it now has 22k, ive put about 7k on it... I put "too many" miles on it already! I'll have to watch it next year..hehehe ( but its just too fun too drive!) hehehe :lol: :cheers:
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