What's the best oil I can use, please advice.
need oil recommendation for a 2008 corvette
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OVERKILL
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How do you drive it?
Mobil 1 oil and filter. we have plenty vet down here in texas making 800+ whp running mobil 1 5w30 and mobil 1 oil filter.
Originally Posted By: MetalSlug
Mobil 1 oil and filter. we have plenty vet down here in texas making 800+ whp running mobil 1 5w30 and mobil 1 oil filter.
+1 - Good advice.
Mobil 1 oil and filter. we have plenty vet down here in texas making 800+ whp running mobil 1 5w30 and mobil 1 oil filter.
+1 - Good advice.
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Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
How do you drive it?
+1 , also - what are you currently using ?
and
How do you drive it?
+1 , also - what are you currently using ?
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I believe it says what oil to use right on the filler cap
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Street driving. No track.
Sometimes I speed.
Sometimes I speed.
Thank you.
Currently I'm using Amsoil signature series 5w30.
Thought about going with something else.
Currently I'm using Amsoil signature series 5w30.
Thought about going with something else.
Originally Posted By: suleman
What's the best oil I can use, please advice.
Wow, surprise surprise, a new member makes one post asking "what's the best oil".
Go to the front page of the site, and read the Oil University articles.
Then understand that there is no "best". There are a ton that people will say is the best, but really is just their preferred oil.
Also, more information is needed before we can recommend an oil for you.
Lastly, knowing absolutely nothing more than it being oil for an '08 Corvette, use Mobil 1 with the appropriate weight specified in your owner's manual. I'm not saying M1 is the "best", but it's an excellent oil that's readily available.
What's the best oil I can use, please advice.
Wow, surprise surprise, a new member makes one post asking "what's the best oil".
Go to the front page of the site, and read the Oil University articles.
Then understand that there is no "best". There are a ton that people will say is the best, but really is just their preferred oil.
Also, more information is needed before we can recommend an oil for you.
Lastly, knowing absolutely nothing more than it being oil for an '08 Corvette, use Mobil 1 with the appropriate weight specified in your owner's manual. I'm not saying M1 is the "best", but it's an excellent oil that's readily available.
My 2 suggestions are Keep using what U are using now or M1 5w30!
Both are Excellent Choices!
If you raced her often I would suggest something with a bit more Viscosity!
Both are Excellent Choices!
If you raced her often I would suggest something with a bit more Viscosity!
If you raced her often I would suggest something with a bit more Viscosity..... Like?
Plus how is Redline? Have you heard anything good about it?
Plus how is Redline? Have you heard anything good about it?
Originally Posted By: suleman
If you raced her often I would suggest something with a bit more Viscosity..... Like?
Plus how is Redline? Have you heard anything good about it?
What viscosity is called for in the owner's manual? If your'e going thicker, I'm thinking M1 0w-40 or Castrol 0w-40.
Boutique oils like Redline, Amsoil, and Royal Purple are fine, you wont hear anyone insulting their abilities to protect an engine, most complaints about them are about the price/value of them. I have no doubt that they're good oils, but for the price, I might as well use M1, Pennzoil Platinum, Valvoline SynPower, or any other name brand synthetic. For me and my vehicle I know they'll protect it just fine and it'd cost me less then the "boutique" oils. Since, I'm not willing to push my oil change intervals out to 15k miles or more, those expensive oils aren't a good value to me, so I'll stick with more readily available synthetic oils that I can get locally.
If the value, or lack there of, is no concern to you, then you can go ahead and use Redline, Amsoil, or Royal Purple with confidence. Like I said, it's the price/value that people have an issue with, not with the oil's ability to lubricate and protect.
If you raced her often I would suggest something with a bit more Viscosity..... Like?
Plus how is Redline? Have you heard anything good about it?
What viscosity is called for in the owner's manual? If your'e going thicker, I'm thinking M1 0w-40 or Castrol 0w-40.
Boutique oils like Redline, Amsoil, and Royal Purple are fine, you wont hear anyone insulting their abilities to protect an engine, most complaints about them are about the price/value of them. I have no doubt that they're good oils, but for the price, I might as well use M1, Pennzoil Platinum, Valvoline SynPower, or any other name brand synthetic. For me and my vehicle I know they'll protect it just fine and it'd cost me less then the "boutique" oils. Since, I'm not willing to push my oil change intervals out to 15k miles or more, those expensive oils aren't a good value to me, so I'll stick with more readily available synthetic oils that I can get locally.
If the value, or lack there of, is no concern to you, then you can go ahead and use Redline, Amsoil, or Royal Purple with confidence. Like I said, it's the price/value that people have an issue with, not with the oil's ability to lubricate and protect.
If she is Raced regularly?--> 10w30 or 0W-40!
As for Brand? Maybe Amsoil or Redline like posted above! There are others well worth looking at...All depends on your wallet!
This is just my opinion nothing more!
As for Brand? Maybe Amsoil or Redline like posted above! There are others well worth looking at...All depends on your wallet!
This is just my opinion nothing more!
In warm climates, LS derived engines seem to like Mobil 1 TDT 5w40. Your 'Vette has a LS3 correct?
Just my opinion....Because there is no best oil....
Just my opinion....Because there is no best oil....
Yes it's a LS3.
Yes it's a LS3.
Mobil 1 5w30 is the best oil for your Corvette to keep it running quiet and smooth.
Originally Posted By: tig1
M1 5-30 of course.
This ^ or any other Dexos or GM4718 approved 5w30 Synthetic.
M1 5-30 of course.
This ^ or any other Dexos or GM4718 approved 5w30 Synthetic.
Ok great.
I'm already loving this forum. It's my first day and lot of good people here to help an answer questions.
I'm already loving this forum. It's my first day and lot of good people here to help an answer questions.
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