Oil ? Royal purple or what.

Sonic HB · Apr 17, 2015

im about to change my oil soon.. and i want to know if anyone else has used royal purple .. and if so is it worth the price or should i just stick to synthetics ?

Natesriv · Apr 17, 2015

Mobil one

Breezybro · Apr 17, 2015

I used mobil one full synthetic, love it.

andrewjc · Apr 17, 2015

All good choices IMO if you have the 1.4L then you should use a full synthetic. I purchased Penzoil Platinum Plus because I got a good deal on it. Over at the Cruze forum they push Amsoil. Great product but expensive that's what I used in past.

wasteoffilm · Apr 17, 2015

I use RP, but I only do so because I get extra credit and commission on it when I sell it to myself. Job security!

rdss · Apr 17, 2015

I have ran Mobile One in every car I've owned with great results up until my STi (the recommended oil for it is Penzoil Rotala T6, diesel oil and I wouldn't hesitate running it in another turbo car in the future).

Sneakerfix · Apr 17, 2015

rdss said:
I have ran Mobile One in every car I've owned with great results up until my STi (the recommended oil for it is Penzoil Rotala T6, diesel oil and I wouldn't hesitate running it in another turbo car in the future).

Use that stuff in all my cars the T6 is really good stuff and sometimes cheaper them M1

bdub · Apr 17, 2015

you guys get choices? I was told I have to have it changed at the dealer due to warranty I'm not sure what they run there..

The Champ · Apr 17, 2015

bdub said:
you guys get choices? I was told I have to have it changed at the dealer due to warranty I'm not sure what they run there..

The dealer uses ACDelco 5W30 Dexos 1 synthetic blend.

Your warranty does requires the use of a Dexos 1 certified oil. Any oil with this logo on the jug will be ok:

You do not need to go to the dealer to get your oil changed. But why wouldn't you - it's free for the first 2 years!

I know that Mobil 1 5W30 is Dexos certified. Back when Dexos was first specified - it took GM awhile to get it out to the distributors - so the factory spec'd Mobil 1 as a fully certified substitute.

Now Dexos certified oils are readily available from many oil suppliers and available at all the parts houses and the big box stores - WalMart, Target, KMart, etc...

I work for an ACDelco warehouse distributor. We have both the synthetic blend ACD Dexos and we have our house brand full synthetic Dexos certified oils available.

bdub · Apr 17, 2015

The Champ said:
The dealer uses ACDelco 5W30 Dexos 1 synthetic blend.

Your warranty does requires the use of a Dexos 1 certified oil. Any oil with this logo on the jug will be ok:

You do not need to go to the dealer to get your oil changed. But why wouldn't you - it's free for the first 2 years!

I know that Mobil 1 5W30 is Dexos certified. Back when Dexos was first specified - it took GM awhile to get it out to the distributors - so the factory spec'd Mobil 1 as a fully certified substitute.

Now Dexos certified oils are readily available from many oil suppliers and available at all the parts houses and the big box stores - WalMart, Target, KMart, etc...

I work for an ACDelco warehouse distributor. We have both the synthetic blend ACD Dexos and we have our house brand full synthetic Dexos certified oils available.

They never told me I had free oil changes for 2 years?!.. I wonder if this lot doesn't do that? hmm what the hell. They did tell me their oil changes only cost 21 something.. which is cheaper than I could do it myself anyways.

wbjones · Apr 17, 2015

andrewjc said:
All good choices IMO if you have the 1.4L then you should use a full synthetic. I purchased Penzoil Platinum Plus because I got a good deal on it. Over at the Cruze forum they push Amsoil. Great product but expensive that's what I used in past.

that's nice … except that the recommended from the manual is a blend

wbjones · Apr 17, 2015

The Champ said:
The dealer uses ACDelco 5W30 Dexos 1 synthetic blend.

Your warranty does requires the use of a Dexos 1 certified oil. Any oil with this logo on the jug will be ok:

You do not need to go to the dealer to get your oil changed. But why wouldn't you - it's free for the first 2 years!

I know that Mobil 1 5W30 is Dexos certified. Back when Dexos was first specified - it took GM awhile to get it out to the distributors - so the factory spec'd Mobil 1 as a fully certified substitute.

Now Dexos certified oils are readily available from many oil suppliers and available at all the parts houses and the big box stores - WalMart, Target, KMart, etc...

I work for an ACDelco warehouse distributor. We have both the synthetic blend ACD Dexos and we have our house brand full synthetic Dexos certified oils available.

because it's nearly a hr away ? plus it takes as much as 2 hrs (this with me being on site at the specified time)
for them to do what takes me 20 min in my drive way

andrewjc · Apr 17, 2015

wbjones said:
that's nice … except that the recommended from the manual is a blend

Well for me I like to exceed the standards

Plus it there is not much of a cost difference then what's the big deal?

The Champ · Apr 17, 2015

bdub said:
They never told me I had free oil changes for 2 years?!.. I wonder if this lot doesn't do that? hmm what the hell. They did tell me their oil changes only cost 21 something.. which is cheaper than I could do it myself anyways.

It was a GM deal - at least for 2014 models.

2 Years/24,000 Miles of Included Scheduled Maintenance†

No one knows your vehicle better than the Chevrolet Certified Service Experts. They carefully assess and care for your vehicle while keeping a detailed history of your maintenance visits.

Included with your purchase of any 2014 vehicle purchased after May 1, 2013, this expert care ensures your vehicle’s overall performance for the long run. Services include:

Replace engine oil and oil filter (excludes Spark EV)

A thorough 27-point vehicle inspection provides a detailed assessment from Chevrolet Certified Technicians

4-wheel tire rotation

I don't know if this was renewed for 2015.

bdub · Apr 17, 2015

no nothing like that was mentioned to me and looking at my papers I don't see anything like that. just the normal 3yr 33k miles bumper to bumper and 5yr 100k powertrain

andrewjc · Apr 17, 2015

Yes the 2015 fall under 2 year 24 months of free oil change and tire rotation.

bdub · Apr 17, 2015

You're always on the go, and with advanced technology in your Chevrolet, keeping up on maintenance has never been easier. Built-in technologies, including your engine's Oil Life System (OLS), Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and the available monthly OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics e-mails, can help you stay well informed. Based on your driving conditions, the Chevrolet Certified Service expert technicians can help recommend the right maintenance schedule for your vehicle. And now, with Chevrolet Complete Care, select scheduled maintenance services are covered for the first 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first) for 2014 and newer vehicles.°°

pulled this right off their website I'll call my dealer.

Vehicle Maintenance & Owner's Manual | Chevrolet

rdss · Apr 17, 2015

Sneakerfix said:
Use that stuff in all my cars the T6 is really good stuff and sometimes cheaper them M1

I'm happy with it and can get a gallon for 20 bucks at Walmart.

Fry · Apr 17, 2015

I like the Mobil 1 full synthetic oil from Walmart. It's $15 for a 5 quart container after rebate.

They often run that rebate in the spring and fall, so I try to buy several for mine and the wife's car.

Sneakerfix · Apr 17, 2015

rdss said:
I'm happy with it and can get a gallon for 20 bucks at Walmart.

I saw it at a truck stock local to me for $15 bucks if you buy gas.

Oil ? Royal purple or what.

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