Who’s making the best 5w30 these days?

[Bill Judson]

Who’s making the best 5w30 these days?

Amsoil, of course!

 

[Bill Judson]

What Camry driver runs his/her/they car at over 6500 rpm?!

Why those in the fast lane of course!

 

[D1dad]

I'm probably just partial because I can get it cheap enough, but I'll say Schaefers

 

[53' Stude]

Just purchased a 2017 Chevy SS sedan with the LS3. It’s got low mileage and I’d like to keep the engine happy as long as possible. I drive so little mileage wise I’m looking at yearly oil changes just to keep things fresh, so cost isn’t really an issue. Who should I be looking at?

Cheers,
Nathan

HPL

 

[Plumb Bob]

Just purchased a 2017 Chevy SS sedan with the LS3. It’s got low mileage and I’d like to keep the engine happy as long as possible. I drive so little mileage wise I’m looking at yearly oil changes just to keep things fresh, so cost isn’t really an issue. Who should I be looking at?

Cheers,
Nathan

If you're "mentally fit" to swap the 5W for the 0W, then stop at Walmart and buy the M1 ESP 0W-30. It's a top shelf 30-grade oil, which exceeds the requirements of your engine, at a low price.

Then, call it the "best".

 

[Bill Judson]

but I'll say Schaefers

Nah, Amsoil has those guys beat all day long!

 

[KevinMalone]

Kirkland 5w30 (half joking but honestly it probably doesn't matter in an LS)

 

[ChrisD46]

I wasn't expecting to find the One True Oil here, but I've been putting M1 EP + Fram ultra filters in everything for near a decade without much thought. Wanted to get the lay of the land in 2024.

Still a very good combo in 2024 using M1 EP + Fram Ultra .

 

[D1dad]

Nah, Amsoil has those guys beat all day long! View attachment 253007

does amsoil have any certifications? I haven’t looked at an amsoil oil bottle in years.

 

[SubieNate]

I bought a 5 gallon pail of 0w40 HPL Super Car after talking to David.

 

[SimpleSyrup]

Why those in the fast lane of course!

No word on what kind of oil they are using.

 

[ford250]

It's really impossible to truly know.

Some notable options:
Amsoil SS
HPL
Red Line
Torco
Castrol EDGE EP
Mobil 1 ESP

Any knowledge about Amsoil HM 5W-30 ?
Used a lot of Redline but price has gotten crazy
Thanks

 

[f355spider]

No word on what kind of oil they are using.

 

[Marrk]

Just purchased a 2017 Chevy SS sedan with the LS3. It’s got low mileage and I’d like to keep the engine happy as long as possible. I drive so little mileage wise I’m looking at yearly oil changes just to keep things fresh, so cost isn’t really an issue. Who should I be looking at?

Cheers,
Nathan

I'm not an expert (although I ought to be for all the time I've spent worrying about motor oil), but I'm pretty sure that if you use a quality brand that is appropriately rated, and, most importantly, if you do conservative oil and filter changes, you should be fine. Use the recommended weight.

I wouldn't do "drags," but I probably do a lot of things that you wouldn't do (staying up late with loose women, calling my boss at work "fatso," eating French toast after 11:00 p.m.). If you're going to the track, do oil and filter changes before and after.

 

[vronline00]

Now that M1 0W40 (essentially a high 30 weight after short driving period) has SP rating it should be a lower SAPS oil with ash under 1% creating less potential deposits (good for GDI engines) . M1 5W30 ESP meets SP specs but does not have actual SP approval and 5W30 EP has SP approvals and is a very good, long drain oil. Both M1 0W40 and M1 5W30 ESP have a HTHS of 3.5 min. while the M1 5W30 EP offers a little lower HTHS of 3.0 (wear protection). *There are posters here that feel these three oils are about as close as you can get to a “universal” oil . I’ll let much smarter posters than me weigh in on the pros & cons of the three M1 oils listed above

Appears to me that Mobil 1 ESP does have API SP approval. It is listed on the bottle. Maybe you’re thinking about 0w30 that’s SL?

 

[kschachn]

Appears to me that Mobil 1 ESP does have API SP approval. It is listed on the bottle. Maybe you’re thinking about 0w30 that’s SL?

Yes the 5W-30 has an API SP license. The 0W-30 meets the engine test requirements for the SP license but not the bench test. This is due to the phosphorus level, which many would consider a benefit.

 

[BrendanC]

HPL PCEO 5w-30 if it get cold where you’re at, otherwise the PCEO 5w-40 made my cammed LS’s valve train silent. Hard to beat a ~4.25 HTHS

 

[Averroes]

You said “best”, in that case, in order:

1) HPL
2) Redline
3) Amsoil

Cost is no issue as you stated so go complete with oil and other fluids with the brands above.

To take it a step further, and not sure if the engine even calls for it (if not, then there is no notable performance enhancements etc) pump the highest grade octane just because “you can”.

You got comments and opinions. Do your own research here and you’ll come to your own conclusion. Cheers.

 

[kschachn]

HPL PCEO 5w-30 if it get cold where you’re at, otherwise the PCEO 5w-40 made my cammed LS’s valve train silent. Hard to beat a ~4.25 HTHS

They both have a 5W winter rating.

 

[BrendanC]

They both have a 5W winter rating.

true, but if it’s cooler out, the 30w would be my choice.