need oil recommendation for a 2008 corvette

[zpinch]

You own a corvette, go for a higher quality synthetic, go for Amsoil signature series 5w30, or 10w30.

 

[OVERKILL]

Since you don't track the car the Mobil 1 5w30 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30 are excellent choices and align with the factory recommendations.

If you were to track it, I would suggest perhaps looking at what GM uses in their own track program Corvette's, which is Mobil 1 0w-40.

 

[SteveSRT8]

^^^Seconded. Mobil 1 0W-40 is right on my filler cap. Truly one of the better oils in this application, always a BITOG darling...

 

[NewC6]

Having owned a 2005, and 2008 C6 and a 2008 Z06, I would run either the Amsoil signature series oil or the Mobil 1 0W-40 oil. Either one should be great for your usage.

 

[fredfactory]

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?


Redline looks good on paper since its a different kind of synthetic oil that about every other brand (POE). However, it always fails to distinguish itself on User Oil Analyses, time after time just mediocre results.

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: suleman
Yes it's a LS3.


Where are you located, and just how hot (and cold for that matter) does it ever get there??

 

[suleman]

I live in Dallas,Texas. Summer time its gets to 100-110 between that.

 

[crazyoildude]

Mobil 1 or Pennzoil syn 5w30 would be great

 

[A_Harman]

Originally Posted By: suleman
I live in Dallas,Texas. Summer time its gets to 100-110 between that.


Mobil 1 5w30 or 5w30 EP is fine for your application. GM4718-approved oil or dexos1 is what you want to look for on the label. There are many good quality synthetics that will work fine for your pattern of usage.

 

[suleman]

Harman, thanks. Looks like I will end up with M1.

 

[aquariuscsm]

I'd go with Edge. I can't remember if it was Patman,or another Corvette guy here that went from M1 to Edge on his Corvette and liked it much better,driving wise and UOA wise.

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: suleman
I live in Dallas,Texas. Summer time its gets to 100-110 between that.


Mobil 1 0w-40 would not be too thick for you in that climate, in summer, especially if you drive distances, and get stuck in that infamous metroplex stop and go crawl.

 

[Brigadier]

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?


Rotella T6 5W40

 

[buster]

Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30, with a shot of 15w50.

 

[suleman]

Hi buster, what ratio are we talking about. And what is the benefit?

 

[suleman]

Hi Brigadier, I have seen nothing but good and positive reviews on Rotella T6 but would it work in my application?