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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 08:16 PM
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Sold my C-4 I owned for 17 years and bought my 2016 Z51. Changed oil for first time using what owner’s manual says, Mobil one SAE 5W-30 And Mobil one filter, then I read that G.M put out notice that we should be using OW-40 oil. I also read something about bypass values in oil filter and that I may have not used correct filter. Totally confused as usual!! Any clarification much appreciated.
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 08:31 PM
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I wouldn't sweat it too much. Either Mobil1 5W-30 or 0W-40 will work and recommended. I'd just swap out the oil filter the next oil change with PF64 filter.
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 08:43 PM
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I use Mobil 1 5W30 in my C7 - works just fine. And a PF64 filter work well too.
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 08:59 PM
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What brand is a PF64?
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0W-40 Dexos 2 Mobil 1 became the standard for MY '19, and is usable with any C7 LT1 engine. The 5W-30 was the oil spec'd for '14-'18 MY engines and still may be used except that it must be swapped for 15W-50 for track use then reinstalled after the track.
The Mobil One filter M-113 filter is the one originally spec'd for the C7 LT1 with a 17-18 psi pressure relief, but the M-113A has the higher (20psi IIRC) pressure relief which meets GM specs for the 1LT.
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Gooseit
What brand is a PF64?
Either of the below Mobil 1 oils will satisfy your GM warranty. The 2Dexos ESP designation is key.




The PF64 AC filter - GM part# 12696048 on box is important.

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Thanks Jimmbbo, as usual the people on this forum are great and the information priceless.
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Thanks to you also Kevin, you all have helped a lot
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If your oil filter becomes clogged to the point where it needs pressure relief ,bypass then you have way bigger issues to worry about , my friend!
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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevette!?!?
If your oil filter becomes clogged to the point where it needs pressure relief ,bypass then you have way bigger issues to worry about , my friend!
not true, often works in bypass right after cold start until the oil warms up.
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I've still got my factory 5w-30 sticker on my 2018 filler-cap and said oil in the car. If you want, you can just change to the correct filter now; that's no problem.
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Here are a few excerpts from the 2019 Owners Manual. 2019 is the year they switched to the 0W40 standard oil fill.



You can get a copy of the 2019 OM online from GM.

If you aren't going to track your car there is no sense paying the extra cost of the Dexos2 ESP 0W40 which runs about $11 per quart.

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