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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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I was reading in the review forums about royal purple and Amsoil, is there anything wrong with using "normal motor oil" that is used at oil change places. I have a 1994 vette with 69,000 miles, first chevrolet and first car with more than 6 cylinders. I appreciate any help.

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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Hello again,Dale...Joe here with you.I do believe all LT-1 Vettes require Mobil-1 fully synthetic motor oil.Now,I know there a few brands out there that can be just as good,but if I were you,I'd stick with Mobil-1.My Vette ('96) has a tad over 114,000 trouble-free miles,and,I promise you,it's very possible that oil has a lot to do with it.Remember,if you can stick with what the factory recommends,you should have no problem.Just change it at least every 4,500 miles,like I do..it's pricier than most,but we havean investment we want to keep safe and sound,don't we?? Good luck to you,my friend.Joe.
 
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Yep, Mobil 1. About $5 a quart. Most oil change places carry it.
 
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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By the way,did you say yours is Polo Green Metallic too????? And your wife wants to change that???? Do you???? WHAT!?!? Green is the prettiest color for a Vette!!!! LOL!!!! Mine is as well....gotta love it!!!! Whatever you decide,though,hope all goes well....just keep the green!!!!!!! J.
 
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Thanks for the information, what wt oil would u use.
thanks
Dale
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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ORIGINAL: dale

Thanks for the information, what wt oil would u use.
thanks
Dale
5W-30 for Arkansas vehicles. Mobil-1 is what I get at my local quick lube. I have had all 3 of my vehicles changed at the same shop for years.

BTW, All Corvette's are Red.
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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I would use what the factory recommended, its usually in the owners manual or on the oil filler cap.
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Mobile 1 synthetic here every 3 - 4 thousand miles..... (L-98)
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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I have used Castrol GTX 30 in all my vehicles for years. When I have changed valve cover gaskets,niceclean rocker assemblys. I've gone over 200K miles on a couple of 'em, and everything is fine. Sometimes goin' up to 5k miles between changes.
( I always do all filters at the same time, oil, 2 fuel, andair. )
 
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