wbjones
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Well for me I like to exceed the standardsPlus it there is not much of a cost difference then what's the big deal?
and I agree with you … after the "freebies" I'll be switching to Amsoil Signature series
Oil ? Royal purple or what.
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and I agree with you … after the "freebies" I'll be switching to Amsoil Signature series
ChrisJ
Active member
Full synthetic is always better.
They say to use a blend as it's the minimum requirement.
I run 9-10K on changes using Mobil 1 extended performance 5w30. I'd be using 0w30 but I do way too many miles and wanted the better quality extended performance.
My Cruze gets the same oil but changed a lot more often due to my wife doing a lot of short trips. All of mine are 45 miles at highway speeds typically.
To the OP,
Use whichever oil you like the bottle or advertising from the most. In my opinion Mobil 1, Royal Purple, Amsoil etc are all good and your engine will likely never care. Even the synthetic blend stuff from the dealer is fine. It's not near as big of a deal as most people make it seem like. Most important thing is you change it when the OLM gets down to 20% or so in my opinion, I don't like going below that even with Mobil 1 extended performance. Though, I have been down to 3% or so when it was below zero all week and I kept putting it off.
You'll hear a lot of guys claim the OLM is no good, but GM developed it and backed the engine with a 100K mile warranty. That's good enough in my book.
DWolfe2010
New member
Royal purple does meet dexos1 requirements so it is safe to use. I prefer penzoil platinum
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ChrisJ
Active member
It costs me $34 to do it my self.
How is the dealer charging you less with labor? I think all of the dealers here want $50-60 for mobil 1 changes.
Doesn't make much business sense. But they guaranteed 50% off oil changed for life. Obviously they count on me getting raped for their other services
the lost patrol
New member
Oil Changes
when I bought a new corvette Mobil 1 was required.
recently purchased RS says dex 1.
I read the owners manual on the Sonic which calls for first service @2000 miles but the dealer says 7000 miles.
Seems to me the first oil change is the most important to make sure there is no unusual wear during break in and beyond that 7k seems OK.
If I had a choice MOBIL 1.
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when I bought a new corvette Mobil 1 was required.
recently purchased RS says dex 1.
I read the owners manual on the Sonic which calls for first service @2000 miles but the dealer says 7000 miles.
Seems to me the first oil change is the most important to make sure there is no unusual wear during break in and beyond that 7k seems OK.
If I had a choice MOBIL 1.
Doesn't make much business sense. But they guaranteed 50% off oil changed for life. Obviously they count on me getting raped for their other services
I know it's an old thread, but they get a bulk pricing for oil. My father in law delivers oil to quick lubes and dealerships and says they pay less than a dollar per quart for oil for most of it. There's some crazy oil that BMW contracted to Pennzoil to create just for them that cost $35 per gallon for the dealer cost. Don't wanna know what that would cost for us to buy...
5W-40. Use either Shell Rotella T6 or Delo oil. Can be found at Wal-Mart. I came from a 1.8T VW Passat and to prevent sludge buildup and to keep oil lines and the engine clean that is what the community uses. Since I believe our turbos are lubricated by the oil this should be a no brainer.
LorbeerTLC
Member
Mobil 1 Annual Protection
Hey gang!
Mobil just recently came out with a new oil called, "Mobil 1 Annual Protection."
This is a 'once-a-year' oil or 20,000 miles (whichever comes first).
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/mobil-1/mobil-1-annual-protection#5W-30
I'm tempted to get this however, keeping the same oil in your engine for so long aren't there contaminants (gas, water, etc.), that get by your oil filter? Keeping oil in your engine for so long without a change seems to be pushing the limits.
I'm open to opinions...opcorn:
Hey gang!
Mobil just recently came out with a new oil called, "Mobil 1 Annual Protection."
This is a 'once-a-year' oil or 20,000 miles (whichever comes first).
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/mobil-1/mobil-1-annual-protection#5W-30
I'm tempted to get this however, keeping the same oil in your engine for so long aren't there contaminants (gas, water, etc.), that get by your oil filter? Keeping oil in your engine for so long without a change seems to be pushing the limits.
I'm open to opinions...
opcorn:
$ub$onic
The Sticker Guy
It's more marketing then anything else.Hey gang!
Mobil just recently came out with a new oil called, "Mobil 1 Annual Protection."
This is a 'once-a-year' oil or 20,000 miles (whichever comes first).
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/mobil-1/mobil-1-annual-protection#5W-30
I'm tempted to get this however, keeping the same oil in your engine for so long aren't there contaminants (gas, water, etc.), that get by your oil filter? Keeping oil in your engine for so long without a change seems to be pushing the limits.
I'm open to opinions...
Read the fine print for stuff they don't recommend running that long.
Stuff under warranty, severe duty ect.
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JesusTheAgnostic
New member
Hey gang!
Mobil just recently came out with a new oil called, "Mobil 1 Annual Protection."
This is a 'once-a-year' oil or 20,000 miles (whichever comes first).
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/mobil-1/mobil-1-annual-protection#5W-30
I'm tempted to get this however, keeping the same oil in your engine for so long aren't there contaminants (gas, water, etc.), that get by your oil filter? Keeping oil in your engine for so long without a change seems to be pushing the limits.
I'm open to opinions...
I wouldn't do it. I was told by GM technicians to change my oil way sooner than the recommended interval after I got my turbo replaced (under warranty so the car was stock) for following the recommended interval :blankface:
JesusTheAgnostic
New member
Mobil 1 Idk that oil would add horsepower o:
Idk that oil would add horsepower o:
$ub$onic
The Sticker Guy
the base dexos RP is fine for strict 5k changes, it tends to thin down pretty quick.
Pennzoil Platinum is a fantastic off the shelf option
Never heard of hydrotex lol
Amsoil? Always. The signature series has been tested good for 15k+ in 1.4s with filter changes at 7k miles
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