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Nov 26, 2007 | 11:17 AM

#41

BubblePuppy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VetteTech81

AMSOIL! I use it in just about all my toys! Especially the trans fluid. But there are many good choices out there.. as long as it's a good brand name synthetic that meets the requirements, and you change it when needed, you should be fine.. oils have improved over the years..
-=Rick

Ditto...

Nov 26, 2007 | 01:14 PM

#42

peebee_c5

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Zaino Z5.

Nov 26, 2007 | 01:29 PM

#43

uracowman

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From: Houston TX

Mobil 1 10w30

Nov 26, 2007 | 03:39 PM

#44

04 commemorative

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From: Down the Shore New Jersey, Elev.3 feet

St. Jude Donor '17

Mobil 1 5W30 same as the factory fill

Nov 26, 2007 | 06:33 PM

#45

MadTom

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Exclusive Mobil 1 Super Syn 0W-40

on my Corvette and BMW

Last edited by MadTom; Nov 27, 2007 at 04:25 AM.

Nov 26, 2007 | 08:07 PM

#46

vetter79

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From: Macedon NY

Royal Purple 5/30

Nov 26, 2007 | 08:20 PM

#47

hattitude

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vetter79

Royal Purple 5/30

I love your Avatar..... wish I had the guts to use that answer in school......!!

Nov 27, 2007 | 03:29 AM

#48

kendo347

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Castrol Syntec European Blend otherwise known as German Castrol is my choice. If I had to pick another I would go Amsoil.

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Nov 27, 2007 | 10:34 AM

#49

silverbird

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St. Jude Donor '08

Mobil 1 5W-30 Full Synthetic with Mobil 1 filter.
Don't use the "extended performance" version.
Good luck,
Silverbird

Nov 27, 2007 | 11:13 AM

#50

AU N EGL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbird

Mobil 1 5W-30 Full Synthetic with Mobil 1 filter.
Don't use the "extended performance" version.
Good luck,
Silverbird

I used the extended performance stuff once.

never again.

Nov 27, 2007 | 08:37 PM

#51

70T/A400

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From: Oshawa

Oil in crankcase

I use Valvoline VR-1 10W30 conventional oil. It's high in ZDDP and has good detergents as well.

Nov 28, 2007 | 02:13 AM

#52

2blklt4

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From: Newport Beach, Southern California

mobil 1 5w-30 every 3,000 miles...yes i said it 3,000 miles

Nov 28, 2007 | 03:01 AM

#53

skydive120

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Mobile 1 and filter-- have had no problems yet, just change it when required-- 3,000 miles or less.

Nov 28, 2007 | 09:26 PM

#54

Goldfisher

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Quote:

Originally Posted by slowazzvette2

I use Nippon and a mobil one filter. It costs $10 bucks a quart though but you notice the difference

What difference do you notice? Mobil-1 10w30 here.

Nov 28, 2007 | 09:36 PM

#55

VetteTech81

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldfisher

What difference do you notice? Mobil-1 10w30 here.

His wallet is lighter..

Nov 28, 2007 | 09:47 PM

#56

Pro Street

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From: Booker Texas

Mobil 1

Nov 28, 2007 | 10:27 PM

#57

Mike94ZLT1

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From: In the pit, trying to love someone.

You RP guys need to do a little research...

I put 5K miles on my stroker using Shell Rotella T 15w40 dino oil I just switched to Redline 10w40. Been using the Wix 51042 filter ever since I put this engine in.

Nov 28, 2007 | 11:05 PM

#58

0Cajun @ Edgyvette

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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12'-'13-'14-'15

Walmart full synthetic 5w-30 with walmart brand oil filter. Oh yeah, can you say $15 for 5 quarts and filter! Nice

Cajun

Nov 28, 2007 | 11:55 PM

#59

427435

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From: Rochester Minnesota

You should be looking for an oil that meets the following:

1. 5w-30 viscosity. The "5w" part provides better start-up lubrication than a 10w-30 oil and the "30" part gives you the same lubrication at operating oil as a 10w-30 does.

2. Meets GM spec 4718M

3. Has the API logo on it.

I use Mobil 1----have used it for years in all kinds of engines and never an engine problem related to lubrication.

Last edited by 427435; Nov 28, 2007 at 11:57 PM.