I'm a Oil Junkie

**Sarge** · 10-04-2005, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by The Rookie

Mobile one Synthetic
Wix Filters

I didn't see anyone say Wix. Isn't Wix a good filter or do I need to change?

WIX is dayum good. NAPA/Bosch all good.
Fram is bad....very bad....

**GatorSS** · 10-04-2005, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Sarge

WIX is dayum good. NAPA/Bosch all good.
Fram is bad....very bad....

Wix is a good filter. And yes, stay away from Fram.

I know some people who still claim that Fram is the best, period. No matter what is shown to them, they still claim Fram is it and that's why they use it. Whenever filter talk comes up, they spout off about Fram being the best and that if you don't use it, you must be stupid or wasting your money, etc. I just tell them to keep using their Frams and I'll keep using what I use.

I guess some people listen to advertising as if it is divine scripture.

**Sarge** · 10-04-2005, 12:30 PM

Well Gator....Fram used to be the best out there when they were made here in the states by Champion. Now of course they are cardboard glued together by WayHung Lo out in the back giggle weeds of Outer Southeastern BombCrater Rice PaddyVille or some such shit.....So folks just see Fram....know that is what Dad and Grandpa used for a kabillion miles on the old family car....and there you have it...branded imprinted sacked and delivered....
Sorta like that good looking cheerleader back in High School....you whack meat on her all day long...still have her perky lil ass and tits bouncing around imprinted in your brain all these years.....then you go to your 30th High School reunion and she looks like your Uncle Wilbur with no teeth....That would pretty much sum up the Fram story I do believe

**02z28ls1** · 10-04-2005, 05:16 PM

OK-now I'm not going to my reunion!Anything else you gonna ruin for me?LMAO

**GatorSS** · 10-04-2005, 08:17 PM

Well put, Sarge. Yep, Fram was great quite a while back. Nice analogy with that cheeleader back in High School.

**Sarge** · 10-05-2005, 06:27 AM

New Heads/Cam/Pistons/Rods 1000 miles ago. Running Nitrous/forged bottom end. Brutal 1000 miles for sure. I ask the question on the viscosity to solicit an opinion of the lab tech

.... I am very impressed with the wear numbers considering all the new parts and the conditions. I solicit your opinions/observations.....

02 WS6 · 10-05-2005, 09:19 AM

Im also a oil junkie.....I change my oil every Sunday when I wash the T/A. I worked at a Autozone and "stored" a skid of GC 0w-30 in my garage for them...when I left they never asked for it back...maybe because they did'nt know I had it....anyway I ended up with 55 cases (12-1qt bottles)...660 qts....so I figure at 6 per week, I will have the whole skid gone in 2 years. It only takes 10 minutes and gives me a piece of mind, plus something to do with all that oil I have sitting there. I average between 40 and 250 miles between oil changes. The oil always comes out clean too. I change the filter every month, since I forgot to get them with my severance package from Autozone and I have to pay for them.

After reading all of that most people will say im crazy....but im not...im just bullshitting everyone.

I change my oil every 3k with GC 0w-30 and Mobil m-206 filter....gonna try the K&N next time....and I only have 12 qts of GC....but it feels like im running low

**Sarge** · 10-05-2005, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by 02 WS6

Im also a oil junkie.....I change my oil every Sunday when I wash the T/A. I worked at a Autozone and "stored" a skid of GC 0w-30 in my garage for them...when I left they never asked for it back...maybe because they did'nt know I had it....anyway I ended up with 55 cases (12-1qt bottles)...660 qts....so I figure at 6 per week, I will have the whole skid gone in 2 years. It only takes 10 minutes and gives me a piece of mind, plus something to do with all that oil I have sitting there. I average between 40 and 250 miles between oil changes. The oil always comes out clean too. I change the filter every month, since I forgot to get them with my severance package from Autozone and I have to pay for them.

After reading all of that most people will say im crazy....but im not...im just bullshitting everyone.

I change my oil every 3k with GC 0w-30 and Mobil m-206 filter....gonna try the K&N next time....and I only have 12 qts of GC....but it feels like im running low

This what 30-40 quarts of M03/M04 GC 0-30 looks like in real life

**GatorSS** · 10-07-2005, 08:25 PM

The case of Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 arrived today. I'll change the oil in the next few days.

**Sarge** · 10-09-2005, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by GatorSS

The case of Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 arrived today. I'll change the oil in the next few days.

It's damn good stuff man....

**TA2FST4U** · 10-13-2005, 07:59 AM

Mobil 1 Synthetic in our TA. Nothing but the best

**GatorSS** · 10-13-2005, 05:57 PM

OK, I changed oil today and now I'm in Amsoil territory.

**Sarge** · 10-18-2005, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by GatorSS

OK, I changed oil today and now I'm in Amsoil territory.

Lets hear your thoughts/ observations man....what does the butt dyno say?

**GatorSS** · 10-18-2005, 07:19 PM

Well, I've got about 170 miles with Amsoil now. It's does sound a little different -- smoother, I'd say. ...like it's running easier. The butt dyno says it's stronger. I'll see over the next few tanks how the mileage compares, especially with a road trip coming up in a few days (about 1100 miles round trip). At this point, I am well pleased.

BlackHawk T/A · 10-21-2005, 11:01 AM

Yeah the butt dyno tells me there is an improvement over the dino oil but...no change in mileage. Over 238.4 miles I averaged 18mpg in normal city driving without going WOT once, which is pretty much the same as before. The car is throwing P0430 - cat codes now (some bank below threshold) which could be coincidence but I doubt it. It's not a big deal because they will be coming off in the near future anyway...

I really need to find time to diagnose this goddamn ticking noise...oh and the metal rattle (2 different sounds)

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 10-22-2005, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A

oh and the metal rattle (2 different sounds)

I had a really bad metal rattle also...and guess what it was...

c'mon guess.....

the o2 sensors...the stock ones have a metal ring at the beginning of the wiring...the damn things were rattleing against the bottom on the o2 sensor

I replaced all 4 with bosch 02's and it's quiet as a mofo now...some people think bosch o2's are shit but their half the price as the dealer ones and they work great so far

BlackHawk T/A · 10-23-2005, 10:31 AM

Yeah that's what I expect it to be, especially after doing some more listening.

I also think my tapping sound could be an exhaust leak and not engine related...

So when I swap out my exhaust I hope to cure both issues at once.

pet_monk · 10-25-2005, 07:52 AM

Well I am currently running Mobil 1 5-30 with a Fram filter, but it looks like atleast part of that is changing real quickly. Fram evil needs to leave my baby now, but Mobil 1 can stay for now.

I didn't realize there were that many things to think about when changing your oil. Was kinda like well if the manufacturer says it is good i must be.

I am currently in stationed in Germany and was curious about the German Castrol everyone talks about. I guess it is kinda rare in the state? Is there something special I should look for when I go to the local parts store and buy Castrol? Don't know if I can get Amsoil shipped through the USPS over here.

Also with an unmodded LS1 what would my best move be to a 0-30 or something else. Nothing is better than getting out on the Autobahn and letting that 5.7 stretch her legs. However, I don't want my baby to crap out at 100+mph.

Thanks guys all the info on here is helping me a lot.

**Sarge** · 10-25-2005, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by pet_monk

Well I am currently running Mobil 1 5-30 with a Fram filter, but it looks like atleast part of that is changing real quickly. Fram evil needs to leave my baby now, but Mobil 1 can stay for now.

I didn't realize there were that many things to think about when changing your oil. Was kinda like well if the manufacturer says it is good i must be.

I am currently in stationed in Germany and was curious about the German Castrol everyone talks about. I guess it is kinda rare in the state? Is there something special I should look for when I go to the local parts store and buy Castrol? Don't know if I can get Amsoil shipped through the USPS over here.

Also with an unmodded LS1 what would my best move be to a 0-30 or something else. Nothing is better than getting out on the Autobahn and letting that 5.7 stretch her legs. However, I don't want my baby to crap out at 100+mph.

Thanks guys all the info on here is helping me a lot.

I'll answer the German Castrol issue first. Ol Patman got that "craze" started here in the States....it is a very unique PAO blend utilizing some never seen before UOA's ( Used Oil Analysis)....unreal wear numbers in LS1's.....of course Castrol being the slippery bastards they are....have a bullshit version of Castrol 0-30 made here in the states that in reality is a GrpII/III with some synthetic add packs....no better than Havoline dino oil IMHO but 3X the price...so we all have to run around AutoZones looking for Red Label Made In Germany bottles produced before 05......to further confuse the issue and pee on the GC parade...Castrol changed the mix of the German Castrol...so instead of the green elixer of the gods...suddenly in 03/05 it changes to Gold stuff....VOA (Virgin Oil Anlasys) confirms a change....so the jury is out if the "new" GC 0-30 is worth the $5 bucks a quart......
My personal opinion is Mobil 1 is as good as the 05 German Castrol 0-30....
As for the 0-30 viscosity...basically it is a thicker 30 weight than most 5-30's....LS1's like a thicker oil than 5-30's...many utilize 10-40/0-40/0-30...the 0 part allows much quicker flow at startup than the 5 viscosity....significant percentage of critical wear occurs at start up...so getting quality oil to those vital parts faster is a very good thing.....
Amsoil is a 100% synthetic and has superior cleaning/wear/flow/performance/extended drain numbers than most of the semi synthetics being marketed as full synthetics....but I'm not sure you can import nor would I even bother with all the great oils you have in Germany....
I'f I were you I would be utilizing Mobil1 5-40 or 0-40 with a AC Delco or KN oil filter....and let her rip there buddy....