same truck i had posted about a few times before, my buddies 2011 1500 chevy with the 4.8 vortec, which now has 66k miles. I noticed in the owners manual that it says to use dexos, but also says if dexos isnt available to use an API approved oil. Last oil change, which I did at 64,800, i used Valvoline maxlife 5W30 and a Fram ultra. I change the oil every 5k, so i realized using synthetic is a waste. So would Maxlife or Pennzoil Conventional 5w30 and a wix or TG filter be more suited for 5k ocis? My buddy drives the truck VERY easy.
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Flip a coin. They will both be more than fine in that application. If you want to say a few bucks...grab whichever one is cheaper. But seeing how there shouldn't be much of a price difference...use whatever makes you or him feel warm and fuzzy inside!
Oh and completely off topic...but how the 650 HP build coming along? I got my 12V up around the 1,000 HP mark before I detuned it. Should be about 650-700 HP now.
Oh and completely off topic...but how the 650 HP build coming along? I got my 12V up around the 1,000 HP mark before I detuned it. Should be about 650-700 HP now.
I'm using the dexos1 approved Pennzoil Semi-Synthetic in two 5.3 liter GM trucks.
I get it at W*M, the 5 quart jug is less than $2 more than the 5 quart Pennzoil yellow jug, I change it according to the OLM... and not worry a bit.
The dexos1 approved oils should be good for 5000 miles.
I get it at W*M, the 5 quart jug is less than $2 more than the 5 quart Pennzoil yellow jug, I change it according to the OLM... and not worry a bit.
The dexos1 approved oils should be good for 5000 miles.
can continue to use maxlife as its now DEXOS approved if your really getting scared into that [censored]
What kind of mods did you do to get to 1000hp?
any dyno slips? 1/4 mile runs?
Originally Posted By: clintonhutson
Flip a coin. They will both be more than fine in that application. If you want to say a few bucks...grab whichever one is cheaper. But seeing how there shouldn't be much of a price difference...use whatever makes you or him feel warm and fuzzy inside!
Oh and completely off topic...but how the 650 HP build coming along? I got my 12V up around the 1,000 HP mark before I detuned it. Should be about 650-700 HP now.
any dyno slips? 1/4 mile runs?
Originally Posted By: clintonhutson
Flip a coin. They will both be more than fine in that application. If you want to say a few bucks...grab whichever one is cheaper. But seeing how there shouldn't be much of a price difference...use whatever makes you or him feel warm and fuzzy inside!
Oh and completely off topic...but how the 650 HP build coming along? I got my 12V up around the 1,000 HP mark before I detuned it. Should be about 650-700 HP now.
No lol im not at all worried about not using dexos. Probably Pennzoil Conventional 5w30 or Maxlife 5W30 from here on out every 5k.
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What kind of mods did you do to get to 1000hp?
any dyno slips? 1/4 mile runs?
Originally Posted By: clintonhutson
Flip a coin. They will both be more than fine in that application. If you want to say a few bucks...grab whichever one is cheaper. But seeing how there shouldn't be much of a price difference...use whatever makes you or him feel warm and fuzzy inside!
Oh and completely off topic...but how the 650 HP build coming along? I got my 12V up around the 1,000 HP mark before I detuned it. Should be about 650-700 HP now.
Benched 180 pump, 5K GSK, Hamilton Head, 64/74/14 over an S480 (externally gated), water/meth, 5x24 SAC injectors, Hamilton 188/220 cam, balanced rotating assembly, billet transmission (many manufacturer's parts)...that's a good basis on what was going on. I have the dyno sheets back at home somewhere or another. I'll have to post them up when I find them.
What kind of mods did you do to get to 1000hp?
any dyno slips? 1/4 mile runs?
Originally Posted By: clintonhutson
Flip a coin. They will both be more than fine in that application. If you want to say a few bucks...grab whichever one is cheaper. But seeing how there shouldn't be much of a price difference...use whatever makes you or him feel warm and fuzzy inside!
Oh and completely off topic...but how the 650 HP build coming along? I got my 12V up around the 1,000 HP mark before I detuned it. Should be about 650-700 HP now.
Benched 180 pump, 5K GSK, Hamilton Head, 64/74/14 over an S480 (externally gated), water/meth, 5x24 SAC injectors, Hamilton 188/220 cam, balanced rotating assembly, billet transmission (many manufacturer's parts)...that's a good basis on what was going on. I have the dyno sheets back at home somewhere or another. I'll have to post them up when I find them.
Also I never ran it down the track...so no ¼ mile #'s....
Wait, don't you have an OLM?
Also, Maxlife does meet dexos standards now.
Watch out for Napa's sales. A few times a year, Napa Synthetic goes on sale for $3.49/qt. It is rebraded Synpower, and it meets dexos standards. Synthetic isn't a waste when it doesn't cost more than dino!
Another option is Pennzoil Dexos Blend, if there is a Walmart nearby. It only costs $1 or so more than Pennzoil conventional for the 5qt bottle.
Just use something that meets dexos standards with the OLM-suggested OCI's until 100k or 2016. While the truck is under warranty, just do what they say.
Also, Maxlife does meet dexos standards now.
Watch out for Napa's sales. A few times a year, Napa Synthetic goes on sale for $3.49/qt. It is rebraded Synpower, and it meets dexos standards. Synthetic isn't a waste when it doesn't cost more than dino!
Another option is Pennzoil Dexos Blend, if there is a Walmart nearby. It only costs $1 or so more than Pennzoil conventional for the 5qt bottle.
Just use something that meets dexos standards with the OLM-suggested OCI's until 100k or 2016. While the truck is under warranty, just do what they say.
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