[Z06] Oil Req't 2011?
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St. Jude Donor '06-'08-'10-'11-'12-'13 '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
Oil Req't 2011?
For those with 2011 vettes, does your owners manual reference only Dexos1 or does it allow other oils meeting the older 4718m spec?
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Amosil 0W-30 Signature Series Synthetic...better performing and best fuel economy
Scott,
My Z is an 09 with mods....508rwhp...see profile.
I highly recommend Amsoil 0W-30 Sugnature Series Synthetic (which is slightly more expensive than the Amsoil 5W-30) for use...changing at 3500-4000 mile intervals unles you drive in stopand-go traffic a lot.
I have 76K miles on my Z (!!) and use zero between oil changes...also recommmend the K&N Oil filters for the LS-7 motor.
Results: Very free revving, quiet, and 26.5 mpg on road trips....of which I do many!!
BTW....Congrats on your new Z....drive it in good health (for you and the Plastic Chevrolet!)
Regards,
Duffy
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Thanks for the answers but not one of them answered my question.
I don't care about what oil you are using, my question is what does the manual say.
I don't care about what oil you are using, my question is what does the manual say.
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http://www.sandyblogs.com/techlink/2...ification.html
Here is an article. It seems you can still use Mobil 1 but they are trying to make you go to the dealership. I am sure Mobil 1 brand manager is trying to get the dexos1 symbol on the side of the bottles.
Avalon
Here is an article. It seems you can still use Mobil 1 but they are trying to make you go to the dealership. I am sure Mobil 1 brand manager is trying to get the dexos1 symbol on the side of the bottles.
Avalon
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http://www.sandyblogs.com/techlink/2...ification.html
Here is an article. It seems you can still use Mobil 1 but they are trying to make you go to the dealership. I am sure Mobil 1 brand manager is trying to get the dexos1 symbol on the side of the bottles.
Avalon
Here is an article. It seems you can still use Mobil 1 but they are trying to make you go to the dealership. I am sure Mobil 1 brand manager is trying to get the dexos1 symbol on the side of the bottles.
Avalon
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Mobil 1 5W-30 is now an officially dexos1™ licensed product, passing the dexos1™ specification, and has been approved for use in GM vehicles.
Mobil 1 5W-30 meets or exceeds the requirements of:
dexos1™
GM 6094M, GM 4718M (Corvette spec)
Ford WSS-M2C929-A
Honda HTO-06
ACEA A1/B1
ILSAC GF-4 (API Certified - Starburst)
From the Mobil1 Website
Avalon
Mobil 1 5W-30 meets or exceeds the requirements of:
dexos1™
GM 6094M, GM 4718M (Corvette spec)
Ford WSS-M2C929-A
Honda HTO-06
ACEA A1/B1
ILSAC GF-4 (API Certified - Starburst)
From the Mobil1 Website
Avalon
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Bye Bye BMW
It just may irrelevant what the manual says...if there is technically a better choice...which has been shown by independent testing that Amsoil 0W-30 Signature series is better. The Point is that the chemical and thermal stability of given synthetic hydrocarbon chain transends, i.e., trumps the spec. Specifically that the lubriciity and therma stability of Amsoi l0W-30 Synthetic is better than say...Mobil One 0W-30 Synthetic, which recommmended by the Manual.. However, this is not the point...Specs are important, but technical data is more important..
And furthermore, if one goes to the Amsoil website one would find the same certifications quoted by Brother "AvalonDL" from the "MobilOne" website.
Down here in Baton Rouge LA, there is a large Exxon-Mobil Refinery where MobilOne has been Lab tested vs. Amsoil, Royal Purple, Redline, Quaker State, Castrol znd other syntheic motor oils. Results have been published originally just in Company Confidential Technical Memorandums...and fnally leaked to the Public Domain.
Regards, BYE BYE BMW
Bob Duffy
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It just may irrelevant what the manual says...if there is technically a better choice...which has been shown by independent testing that Amsoil 0W-30 Signature series is better. The Point is that the chemical and thermal stability of given synthetic hydrocarbon chain transends, i.e., trumps the spec. Specifically that the lubriciity and therma stability of Amsoi l0W-30 Synthetic is better than say...Mobil One 0W-30 Synthetic, which recommmended by the Manual.. However, this is not the point...Specs are important, but technical data is more important..
And furthermore, if one goes to the Amsoil website one would find the same certifications quoted by Brother "AvalonDL" from the "MobilOne" website.
Down here in Baton Rouge LA, there is a large Exxon-Mobil Refinery where MobilOne has been Lab tested vs. Amsoil, Royal Purple, Redline, Quaker State, Castrol znd other syntheic motor oils. Results have been published originally just in Company Confidential Technical Memorandums...and fnally leaked to the Public Domain.
Regards, BYE BYE BMW
Bob Duffy
And furthermore, if one goes to the Amsoil website one would find the same certifications quoted by Brother "AvalonDL" from the "MobilOne" website.
Down here in Baton Rouge LA, there is a large Exxon-Mobil Refinery where MobilOne has been Lab tested vs. Amsoil, Royal Purple, Redline, Quaker State, Castrol znd other syntheic motor oils. Results have been published originally just in Company Confidential Technical Memorandums...and fnally leaked to the Public Domain.
Regards, BYE BYE BMW
Bob Duffy
