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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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Re: What motor oil are you guys using?

Originally posted by The Highlander
I would like to see what motor oil are you guys using???
LS1 Camaro=Mobil1 5W30
BBC=Royal Purple 0w20

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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Originally posted by The Highlander
Dont you guys think 50 is too thick???
That's what my engine builder told me to use.
Old Jul 7, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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Thinner oils will make more power but provide less protection, so it's a matter of car usage and priorities. Our BBC will run .05 quicker after changing from 10w30 to 0w20.
Old Jul 8, 2004 | 02:03 AM
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Originally posted by magius231
I am using Castrol Syntec 0w-30, the one imported from Germany after someone did some oil analysis of it and discovered it had the lowest amount of particles in it than any other oil tested, including other synthetics. So far I'm pretty happy with it.
So is all castrol syntec Ow-30 the german stuff, and if not, then how do you tell which stuff is?
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