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  • Friday, March 01, 2024 10:44 AM
    Message # 13323178
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Topic created for members to share their thoughts, experiences and passions related to MOTOR OIL for your Vette

  • Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:52 PM
    Reply # 13332533 on 13323178

    My garage puts Mobil 1 in and I’m happy with it. One of the first things I noticed about the ls motor is how smooth it is. 

    my understanding is that more important than brand of oil is putting the right weight in based on how you drive your car. Ie normal, track days or high power output cars. 
    not my specialty but my thoughts. Im happy to let the experts at the garage I use guide me. 
    do love discussing all things corvette thou of course lol 

    dave 

  • Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:33 PM
    Reply # 13407883 on 13323178

    Hey guys.

    I prefer to use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic Motor Oil combined with a Mobil 1 Oil Filter.

    Just prefer it over Mobil 1 Oil.

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  • Thursday, February 06, 2025 8:20 AM
    Reply # 13459735 on 13323178

    I do my own oil changes...Mobil 1 full synthetic for my  2009 as per mftr recommendation with filter I get from AC DElco filter from the dealer.  

    In my 1980 C3 I run Valvoline Racing (not a synthetic) with highest ZDP content and a WIX filter...did some extensive research on this when I bought the car as the old engines needed this ZDP and oils have changed so much.  

  • Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:31 PM
    Reply # 13468343 on 13323178
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    For decades I was involved in touring motorcycles and we had endless debates over engine oils. Unlike most Corvettes, we put big milage on our bikes every season. I had more than 100,000 km on each of three Honda Goldwings. Eventually, a US publication commissioned a lab to do a series of tests on synthetic oils. The tests were limited to the 5 or 6 well known national brands. They tested for all the usual things and even simulated a 100,000 miles of usage. In the end there was no measurable difference between the various brands. Interestingly they also had one premium brand regular motor oil. While there were some differences in things such as additives there was no measurable difference in the 100,000 mile wear test. The one big difference was the synthetics had better viscosity in cold starts, especially sub-zero starts.

  • Friday, July 11, 2025 4:32 PM
    Reply # 13519924 on 13323178

    My last dealer C7 GS oil change was $389.95 (dry sump), before tax. Last year it was $219.95 before tax. Explanation from the dealer - "We're loosing money on Corvette oil changes." 

    Sure enough, they showed me 0W40 Mobil 1 Supercar on amazon at $69 a liter, which is crazy! But I found the same for $94 for a pack of 6, and since I do my own changes on my other vehicles I'll start doing the Vette as well.

    For me with synthetic, I now do 1x a year. With mineral, 2x a year. Not loyal to any brand unless heavily recommended by manufacturer like Chevy does with Mobil 1.     

  • Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:08 AM
    Reply # 13520058 on 13323178
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    I saw that deal on Amazon for a 6 pack of 0-W40, however, did I see that it was only for Prime members?

  • Sunday, July 13, 2025 9:04 AM
    Reply # 13520214 on 13323178
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Might find this recent article interesting.  https://www.hemmings.com/stories/what-the-changing-chemistry-of-engine-oil-means-for-you/

    Write-up includes a lengthy discussion about contaminants, detergents and octane boost - and what is coming in 2026.

  • Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:35 PM
    Reply # 13521144 on 13323178

    Good article Paul! Seeing the carbon deposits on direct injection engines freaks me out and has me relearning everything I thought I knew about oil.

    David - yes shipping is free for Prime members, if you like I can order you the 6 pack, let me know at rpita929@outlook.com if interested. I can bring it to the cars and coffee event on July 26th.  

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