Lee Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 I was curious what all you guys are running for oil and filters in your SS. I changed out the factory oil at about 500 miles. My understanding is that even if you only use synthetics, you really do need regular oil during break-in specifically BECAUSE it is not as "slippery" and you want to let the engine seat all the parts when new. That made sense so once break-in was over I put in synthetic Mobile 1 with a K&N filter. I have also heard that Amsoil (and their filters) are great but not API certified. Many, including myself, also don't like their marketing schemes. They seem to push distributorship's more than their oil. Royal Purple and Mobile 1 are supposed to be two top synthetic oils. Here's what I have read: Top filters are Mobile 1 (good filtration but somewhat restrictive) Amsoil filter (high volume flow but not quite as good filtration) K&N filter (also high volume but not as good in filtration) The article said that if you race and/or drive a vehicle hard then the high volume filters are best. Conversely, if you don't push your vehicle as hard then the more restrictive filter with better filtration is what you should use. What are your feelings on this for our SS's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSilverado60 Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 I changed my oil at 31xx and put Mobil1 in, my oil still looked very fresh so there isnt much wear going on in there. As far as filters, i was just going to use a delco, but none of the stores around here have the filter, the only one i found was a K&N, so i put that in there, it was a little on the expensive side, but we'll see how clean it keeps the oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwarren Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 I have used Mobil 1 and GM filters in my GM vehicles for years and see no reason to change now. My SS hit 1000 miles today and will get Mobil 1 this week. I am a BIG believer in Mobil 1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilleniumSS03 Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 MOBIL 1 , case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsen Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 mobil 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevelleBoy Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Why Mobil 1? I believe you, but just curious what has brought you guys to be fans of Mobil 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsen Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Why Mobil 1? I believe you, but just curious what has brought you guys to be fans of Mobil 1. well all i can tell you is, a long time ago i was reading a magazine, can't remember which one, and they were doing tests on differnt synthetic oils. mobil one one out-performed everyone it was up against, including red-line. it made me a believer i guess, although i've heard that royal-purple is good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 johnsen, I'm surprised, too. I knew M1 would be high but I've heard so many good things about Royal Purple and Red Line that I thought they might have a better showing. I guess that's why we need to keep asking questions, huh? Thanks all for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schklege Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Well, I suppose I'll take a beating for this, but in the real world of day-to-day driving, I'm not convinced it makes any significant difference. Just the same, it felt kind of good to fill it with Royal Purple at 1000 mi. Looks cool going in, anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 ".....,looks good going in.." LOL Works for me. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsen Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 by the way, royal-purple was not in the test i mentioned before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedG Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 My Vette came with Mobil 1 from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthSilveradoSS Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Havent made it to the first oil change yet (My truck and I are seperated), but Mobil 1 is what she'll drink. I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade and have been in the business for 22 years. All of the turbine engines installed on helos and airplanes run synthetic and if works for them, it is bound to work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcswain Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Havent made it to the first oil change yet (My truck and I are seperated), but Mobil 1 is what she'll drink. I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade and have been in the business for 22 years. All of the turbine engines installed on helos and airplanes run synthetic and if works for them, it is bound to work for me. I'd say that is a pretty doggone good endorsement for synthetic oil!!!!!!!!! Thanks, Stealth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Ditto, Stealth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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