Is it OK to switch synthetic oil brands? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BAD DAB · 02-14-2016, 02:41 PM

I have been using Mobil 1 from day one. I was wondering if it's ok to switch to a different synthetic brand after 30,000 miles of using Mobil 1?

GMTool · 02-14-2016, 03:05 PM

Yes, switch all you want.

shibbs · 02-14-2016, 03:14 PM

I know there are techs who swear by switching oil often.
Different detergent blends remove different deposits... Eh. Just what I've heard. I stick to two brands - Rotella T6 and Castrol Syntec.

vinman · 02-14-2016, 03:16 PM

Only if you have a catch can

JMT · 02-14-2016, 03:33 PM

I used mobile 1 for 30,000 then Royal purple for the next 40,000. By now a lot have read the article on oils that were tested and I was considering Pennzoil ultra platinum until I see it no longer carries the Dexos 5 rating. Since it seemed to be pure synthetic base made from natural gas I was interested. I am holding off for now to see where this is going.

Camaro Dude · 02-14-2016, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jus1dab

I have been using Mobil 1 from day one. I was wondering if it's ok to switch to a different synthetic brand after 30,000 miles of using Mobil 1?

Your question really should of been, can you switch from one Group of oil to the next, as opposed to Brand.

Either way, yes you can.

Lil' Nasty · 02-14-2016, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMT

I used mobile 1 for 30,000 then Royal purple for the next 40,000. By now a lot have read the article on oils that were tested and I was considering Pennzoil ultra platinum until I see it no longer carries the Dexos 5 rating. Since it seemed to be pure synthetic base made from natural gas I was interested. I am holding off for now to see where this is going.

Is that on their website? I just switched from Amsoil just to try the Ultra Platinum. I see on a couple oil charts it is still on the dexos approved list but makes me curious now lol thanks.

As for the OP question, I have switched a couple times, no problem. I just wouldn't switch to anything NON-synthetic or even a blend.

ChibiBlackSheep · 02-15-2016, 09:19 AM

They have to pay every year to have the DEXOS logo on the label I believe.

I use Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Plat exclusively in all of my cars

BAD DAB · 02-15-2016, 03:05 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. I am thinking about switching to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum.

Mr. Stacy · 02-15-2016, 05:32 PM

Pennzoil Platinum, Ultra Platinum and Gold are on the current dexos1 list:

http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand1/

JMT · 02-15-2016, 07:44 PM

Seems I read somewhere that ultra platinum is no longer certified and next year platinum will no longer be certified.
I plan to try ultra anyway as I don't think the product changed, just their choice of wether to certify or not.

Camaro Dude · 02-15-2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

I use Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Plat exclusively in all of my cars

Why?

ghosted · 02-15-2016, 08:21 PM

I was a Mobil 1 guy until I started seeing the Amsoil test results and performance reports. I 'know a guy' that can help you if Amsoil is an option that's on the table.

Tenring · 02-15-2016, 08:26 PM

Amsoil signature series here, until someone makes somthing better.

02-14-2016, 02:41 PM	#1
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Is it OK to switch synthetic oil brands? I have been using Mobil 1 from day one. I was wondering if it's ok to switch to a different synthetic brand after 30,000 miles of using Mobil 1? __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

02-14-2016, 03:05 PM	#2
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Yes, switch all you want. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

02-14-2016, 03:16 PM	#4
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	Only if you have a catch can __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

02-15-2016, 09:19 AM	#8
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	They have to pay every year to have the DEXOS logo on the label I believe. I use Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Plat exclusively in all of my cars __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

02-15-2016, 03:05 PM	#9
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Thanks for all the feedback. I am thinking about switching to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

02-14-2016, 03:33 PM	#5
JMT Drives: 2013 1LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 703 View My Garage	I used mobile 1 for 30,000 then Royal purple for the next 40,000. By now a lot have read the article on oils that were tested and I was considering Pennzoil ultra platinum until I see it no longer carries the Dexos 5 rating. Since it seemed to be pure synthetic base made from natural gas I was interested. I am holding off for now to see where this is going.

02-15-2016, 05:32 PM	#10
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	Pennzoil Platinum, Ultra Platinum and Gold are on the current dexos1 list: http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand1/ __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

02-15-2016, 07:44 PM	#11
JMT Drives: 2013 1LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 703 View My Garage	Seems I read somewhere that ultra platinum is no longer certified and next year platinum will no longer be certified. I plan to try ultra anyway as I don't think the product changed, just their choice of wether to certify or not.

02-15-2016, 08:21 PM	#13
ghosted BCS Auto Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,299 View My Garage	I was a Mobil 1 guy until I started seeing the Amsoil test results and performance reports. I 'know a guy' that can help you if Amsoil is an option that's on the table. __________________ BCS Auto on Facebook - - - Follow me on Instagram @datv6tho & @officialbcsauto

02-15-2016, 08:26 PM	#14
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Amsoil signature series here, until someone makes somthing better. Last edited by Tenring; 02-15-2016 at 09:02 PM.