View Full Version : Time for first oil change - what kind do you use?


MSCHMIDT9090
Apr 14th, 08, 05:08 AM
Ok, so it's time for my new Silverado's first oil change. Just curious what kind of oil everyone else is using in there daily drivers. Should I go with a synthetic or stick with conventional. I used Valvoline Max Life in my old truck but it had 120k on it. What do you guys think?

GreyShadows
Apr 14th, 08, 05:20 AM
I like mobil one and use it in everything i own from my 2007 ridgeline to my honda mower.

Everett#2390
Apr 14th, 08, 07:34 AM
Owner's Manual suggests?

click
Apr 14th, 08, 07:40 AM
I use Amsoil 100% syn in all my cars, camaro, small engines etc. They run smooth and longer on a tank of gas as well as longer drain interval, saving the oil changes. :)

hhott71
Apr 14th, 08, 08:15 AM
valvoline 5w-30

kilroy396
Apr 14th, 08, 08:21 AM
Mobil 1 has served me well for 10 years!

guccieng
Apr 14th, 08, 08:47 AM
if it's a new engine, i'd run conventional until it's broken in, 5k to 20k miles, then run a synthetic. you need to let your rings seat before throwing the super-slippery stuff in it.

GreyShadows
Apr 14th, 08, 01:32 PM
if it's a new engine, i'd run conventional until it's broken in, 5k to 20k miles, then run a synthetic. you need to let your rings seat before throwing the super-slippery stuff in it.
That's a myth that alot of people believe but doesn't hold true for new cars... you can (and I did) switch to synthetic before you even take delivery of the car. Honda switched my truck to synthetic oil before I picked it up. altho when i took it back for its next oil change they switched me back to regular oil by mistake fortunately i asked the all important question.. YOU DID PUT SYNTHETIC OIL IN IT RIGHT???????? ummm they responded with "i don't show that on the reciept lemme go ask the service manager... as it was saturday evening i didnt get my vehicle back until Tuesday after they did the oil change to it again ( both of them were free)

click
Apr 14th, 08, 02:19 PM
Corvettes come from the factory filled with Mobil 1, they break in just fine. :D