I've got a 96 SS camaro, 5.7 manual. It's got 53k miles and it's been mistreated by previous owners. I'm going to change oil today. Got the filter. What grade should i use? On engine it sais 5W-30. I've seen people say they use 10W-40 and someone recommended me 10W-60 as a racing oil. This car is my daily driver, i race it sometime but it's not the purpose of the car. I'm probably going to buy Castrol, but what grade? (I don't live in US i'm from europe, but i can get american oil from a store).

Thanks!

 

Either 5 or 10W-30 wil be fine.

rich

 

If you'e in Europe, see if you can find the German made Castrol 0W30.

 

5w30 is what I go with.

 

I would go with 5 or 10W30 as well.

 

Im using Mobil 0w40 on my 97Z

 

Thanks guys! I bought 6 quarts of Castrol 5W-30 Synthec, made in USA, it's cheaper than european oil ^.^

1L european is about 18$
1 quart is about 10$

hence...even if a quart is 950ml it's still a bargain. And same company, same grade, Castrol 5W-30.

USA FTW!

 

I use the standard 5w-30,like it says on the oil filler cap .
Hey there flexus,where in Europe do you live?
Regards,Mark.(England)

 

The 0w-30 Castrol labled made in Germany is MUCH better than most of the other Syntecs, as measured in used oil analysis.

 

I live in Romania, city of Bucharest ^.^

 

Your English is excellent,good luck with your car,all the best,Mark .

 

That would be good to know if I wanted used oil

Rich