Any guesses as to weight weight and brand will be factory fill for the new Z06?

[V8Blitz]

The 7.0L 500hp monster is on its way and GM fills its Vette's w/ M1 5W-30. I'm wondering if that is up to the task of this motor? My friends Durango 5.7L Hemi recommends 5W-20 which, excuse me, but I can't see as being a good oil for this torque strong engine on a hot summer day pulling a boat w/ 4 people in it. What weight do you think the Z06 will recommend and if it IS 5W-30 will they stick w/ M1? The M1 5W-30 sold here is a good oil but not the first choice for me to put in a car like the Z06, but what do I know? And could they go even lighter on this car and if they do who could they use?

 

[unDummy]

With an 8 quart drysump overengineered oiling system, I bet that any oil would do well in the Z06 but it'll most likely be Mobil1 in a 30wt.

The hemi has ~7 quarts of oil. If the temp of the oil is controlled, then using a 20wt isn't an issue!

 

[T-Keith]

If they follow the GM engineers logic then perhaps dino 5w30 will be OK since it has an oil cooler.

 

[V8Blitz]

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Originally posted by T-Keith:
If they follow the GM engineers logic then perhaps dino 5w30 will be OK since it has an oil cooler.

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Whatever weight they choose I don't think it will be dino oil as every regular 'ole vette comes filled w/ M1 5W-30. I don't think they would put a lesser oil in their flagship performance car.

 

[robbobster]

I agree, M1 for sure.

M1 seems to be the brand of choice for many high-performance cars and other such exotics.

As for the weight...well, I have no idea. I'll leave that one to the smart guys on this site.

 

[V8Blitz]

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Originally posted by robbobster:
I agree, M1 for sure.

M1 seems to be the brand of choice for many high-performance cars and other such exotics.

As for the weight...well, I have no idea. I'll leave that one to the smart guys on this site.

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I'm going to guess the 0W-40 they have. It's not as readily available but you CAN get it and I think that weight would suit the car, probably. I think, and if I'm mistaken let me know, that the Viper comes w/ 0W-40.

 

[buster]

I've been wondering that myself. I'm sure whatever they chose, the testing will be done to ensure that it is fine. The new GF-4 Mobil 1 5w-30 is now thicker @ 11.3 cSt. Dodge now uses the Mobil 1 0w-40 in their SRT Ram/Magnum.

 

[simple_gifts]

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Originally posted by V8Blitz:
and if it IS 5W-30 will they stick w/ M1? The M1 5W-30 sold here is a good oil but not the first choice for me to put in a car like the Z06, but what do I know?

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If you polled 100 purchasers of the car, how many would even be able to identify other syn oil besides Mobil-1?

Well known, widely available, reasonable track record.

 

[Silverado]

Wouldnt choosing Mobil-1 0w-40 make the new Corvette even MORE exotic? It could be GM's way of throwing a little european twist into the picture

 

[simple_gifts]

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Originally posted by Silverado:
Wouldnt choosing Mobil-1 0w-40 make the new Corvette even MORE exotic? It could be GM's way of throwing a little european twist into the picture

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LOL!

The most identifiable American auto icon needs no Euro-twist; its American-ness is part of the marketing strategy.

 

[T-Keith]

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Originally posted by V8Blitz:

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Originally posted by T-Keith:
If they follow the GM engineers logic then perhaps dino 5w30 will be OK since it has an oil cooler.

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Whatever weight they choose I don't think it will be dino oil as every regular 'ole vette comes filled w/ M1 5W-30. I don't think they would put a lesser oil in their flagship performance car.

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I agree, but according to what the GM engineer posted the only reason for GM using synthetic oil was for heat purposes, and so they wouldn't have to use an oil cooler.

-T

 

[m1guru]

M1 5W-30 is in the Z06
M1 0W-40 is in the 6.1 Hemi because of ties to Mercedes whch also uses M1 0W-40