3000 mi oil, LS1, Mobil 1 0W-40, 2000 Camaro Z28

[tig1]

Where is the copper coming from in these engines?

 

[e40]

Looking at the oldest report, in 2005 this 2000 Camaro only had 3600 miles on it? Or, was the engine replaced?

 

[dave1251]

Did you run a fuel system cleaner in this run? GM V8'S spit copper for about 36,000 miles. This is normal and does not affect engine life.

 

[Marksman762]

Originally Posted By: e40
Looking at the oldest report, in 2005 this 2000 Camaro only had 3600 miles on it? Or, was the engine replaced?


The engine was replaced with a crate LS1, when I bought the vehicle.

 

[Marksman762]

Originally Posted By: dave1251
Did you run a fuel system cleaner in this run? GM V8'S spit copper for about 36,000 miles. This is normal and does not affect engine life.


Negative on the fuel system cleaner...

 

[Loobed]

Originally Posted By: Marksman762
My report: This sample was taken during a rather harsh winter, during which my block heater quit working.




I had a problem with my motor cycle starting one year when it was very cold outside. I took a cheap hot plate and put it on the ground under the oil pan, connected it to a long extension cord, and had one of the house light timers set to turn on 2 hours before I started the bike. It worked.

 

[addyguy]

I understand the block heater wasn't working, but any 0W-40 should, by virtue of its '0W', provide effotless starting down to at least -30C, AND decent metal wear numbers from quick oil flow.

 

[Marksman762]

I'm thinking I'll give the Penzoil Platinum 5W-30 a shot and see how that works... I'll let everyone know what I find.