I'm a Oil Junkie

**NastySS** · 06-21-2010, 05:59 AM

I knew I was probably going to keep my new '01 SS for a long time, so I started using Full-Synthetic at 10,000 miles. I was told by the Dali-Lama that I needed to wait for the engine to be fully broken in before switching to Synthetic. Who knows if he was right, but he does have a fleet of Race Cars!

I have used Royal Purple, Valvoline Syn-Power, and Castrol Syn-Tech, all 10W-30. Just a few weeks ago, I decided to try Castrol EDGE (A 5 Quart bottle was on sale at a local store for $26.00 !!), to see what all the hype was about, although you really need to tear down your engine BEFORE and AFTER using it to get any type of meaningfull results. Who is going to do that unless they have no choice??

**GatorSS** · 06-21-2010, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by sjsingle1

dont think you put zmax in the gas..........no?

Yes, they have a bottle to pour into the gas tank, too.

**sjsingle1** · 06-22-2010, 09:50 AM

LOL........never used zmax......it must be.........zjunk

**CompSyn** · 06-22-2010, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by NastySS

I knew I was probably going to keep my new '01 SS for a long time, so I started using Full-Synthetic at 10,000 miles. I was told by the Dali-Lama that I needed to wait for the engine to be fully broken in before switching to Synthetic. Who knows if he was right, but he does have a fleet of Race Cars!

Although I have not personally seen them, I've heard that Comp Cams has done studies in which they claim it's best to break-in flat-tappet camshafts with conventional high zinc motor oil before switching to synthetic.

Keep in mind its important know the applications they are referring to; older cars with race oriented flat-tappet camshafts.

New LS1 engines don't come with flat-tappet camshafts. This why if you buy a brand new Corvette, it comes factory filled with synthetic motor oil.

GM as well as other auto makers are not concerned about breaking in a new engine with synthetic motor oil.

CompSyn

**Gohard** · 06-22-2010, 10:34 PM

Hello, I need some help. I just bought 02 WS6 with only 21k miles mostly stock. I will mod it with bolt-ons, no internals anytime soon. I've owned it for about 3 weeks. It's been running with mobil1 synthetic 5w30 since day one. I want to switch to the BEST oil and oil filter for my engine. It's my weekend driver and I RARELY race the car and cruise a LOT more than I ever drive hard.

**0verkill** · 06-23-2010, 04:45 AM

Originally Posted by Gohard

Hello, I need some help. I just bought 02 WS6 with only 21k miles mostly stock. I will mod it with bolt-ons, no internals anytime soon. I've owned it for about 3 weeks. It's been running with mobil1 synthetic 5w30 since day one. I want to switch to the BEST oil and oil filter for my engine. It's my weekend driver and I RARELY race the car and cruise a LOT more than I ever drive hard.

my car is like your and i like amsoil 0-30 sig oil and there ea oil filter. if you look back a page or two you will find what i am talking about.

here you go this is what i was talking about

Originally Posted by 01 T/A

sarge and compsyn im going to start putting amsoil in my ta. it has just 14 k on it and there is a lot to chose from so what one do i want to buy? the local dealer wants me to buy the Signature Series 0W-30 is this the one i want or is there a better one for are cars? also how dose the amsoil oil filter stack up the a k&n?

Originally Posted by CompSyn

Thumbs up on the 0W-30 in your T/A! On the oil filter, the Amsoil unit is 100% glass media and the K&N is paper cellulose. The glass filter is much better.

CompSyn

Originally Posted by 01 T/A

what is the amsoil part#'s i need for the oil and air filters for a 01 trans am?

Originally Posted by CompSyn

AMSOIL Ea Oil Filter Product Code: EAO32-EA

AMSOIL Ea Air Filter Product Code: EAA83-EA

CompSyn

**Gohard** · 06-23-2010, 05:45 PM

Big thanks! Whoa they're a lot alike^ Mines is red too!

And we have pretty much the same climate so I should use this signature oil? http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?GroupID=177

Man this stuff is expensive! Could I slide using a different filter (Wix)? Maybe I should just keep it all from amsoil.

**c5z28** · 06-23-2010, 05:47 PM

Was introduced to a product called swepco 502. A friend uses it in his miata's he rents out(amongst others) at Laguna seca and recommended it to me for my noisy lifters (I understand it's the nature of our cars but I was intrigued if it would cure it). Supposedly the Porsche guy's like it however I know that additives can also harm a motor. Any experience with this product?

**Y2KArcticSS** · 06-24-2010, 03:39 AM

Originally Posted by Gohard

Big thanks! Whoa they're a lot alike^ Mines is red too!

And we have pretty much the same climate so I should use this signature oil? http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?GroupID=177

Man this stuff is expensive! Could I slide using a different filter (Wix)? Maybe I should just keep it all from amsoil.

It's expensive on the short run, but on the long much cheaper. You don't have to change it out NEAR as often. I believe it's once a year or 15,000 miles or so. I use the 0w-30 and Ea oil filter on my DD SS with 184k miles, it cured a slight smoke I had going on within the first few weeks. Good stuff!

**0verkill** · 06-24-2010, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by Gohard

Big thanks! Whoa they're a lot alike^ Mines is red too!

And we have pretty much the same climate so I should use this signature oil? http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?GroupID=177

Man this stuff is expensive! Could I slide using a different filter (Wix)? Maybe I should just keep it all from amsoil.

thats it and i keep it all amsoil stuff filters and all. they have a discount programe that i am part of and get with copsyn for more info. it may not be right for you but i use alot of there stuff. i run it in my ta, the wifes jeep gets amsoil stuff as well and i just piced up a gmc duramax that i will change over when i have the cash.

**GatorSS** · 06-29-2010, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by sjsingle1

LOL........never used zmax......it must be.........zjunk

It is pretty much just mineral oil with a bunch of marketing hype.

**GatorSS** · 06-29-2010, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Gohard

Big thanks! Whoa they're a lot alike^ Mines is red too!

And we have pretty much the same climate so I should use this signature oil? http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?GroupID=177

Man this stuff is expensive! Could I slide using a different filter (Wix)? Maybe I should just keep it all from amsoil.

That is EXCELLENT oil. A little pricey for some, but how much is your baby worth?

**Gohard** · 07-03-2010, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by GatorSS

That is EXCELLENT oil. A little pricey for some, but how much is your baby worth?

She's priceless!

Yes it's a little pricey but for the best quality it's worth it to keep my engine happy! I only want the best for my ride. Seriously!

**lonewolf37** · 07-04-2010, 08:39 PM

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**GatorSS** · 07-04-2010, 10:06 PM

PP is great oil for the price. Perhaps the best Group III oil on the shelf. Certainly one of the best.

**Gohard** · 07-05-2010, 05:36 PM

I was thinking of flushing the tranny and rear end fulids as well. Car has been just sitting for 5 years (driven 1k miles a year). Should I just go with amsoil on that too? What do the experts recommend?

**Gohard** · 07-06-2010, 02:45 PM

Should I just go for the Pennzoil platinum 5w30? It's $4 here at the parts store. What I want know is it justified to pay the extra $6 a quart to go with Amsoil. I have no problem going either route.

**CompSyn** · 07-07-2010, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by Gohard

Should I just go for the Pennzoil platinum 5w30? It's $4 here at the parts store. What I want know is it justified to pay the extra $6 a quart to go with Amsoil. I have no problem going either route.

**c5z28** · 07-07-2010, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by CompSyn

Can you explain what the graph means? You know anything about swepco 502 engine oil improver? It doesn't seem Sarge is coming back.

**CompSyn** · 07-08-2010, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by c5z28

Can you explain what the graph means? You know anything about swepco 502 engine oil improver? It doesn't seem Sarge is coming back.

"The NOACK Volatility Test determines the evaporation loss of lubricants in high temperature service. The more motor oils vaporize, the thicker and heavier they become, contributing to poor circulation, reduced fuel economy and increased oil consumption, wear and emissions." - Source Cited link

So the LOWER the NOACK Volatility percentage, the more stable the motor oil in high temperature extremes.