Should I use different oil if I have a tune ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Car Nation Videos · 06-06-2021, 05:51 PM

Hey guys, I’m a long time reader but I finally decided to post a question. I e looked all over the the forum but I couldn’t find anything, so I apologize in advance if this thread has already been discussed.

I have a 2010 Camaro SS with a stage 2 cam, tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. I’ve always used Mobile 1 full synthetic 5w30. I noticed my oil temps always climb after 2 or 3 pulls.

I can’t afford an oil cooler but I was wondering if I could use 5w40 to help with the oil temps.

Thanks

gunchamp · 06-06-2021, 09:00 PM

No, i would stay with the factory recommendation. No need to change. What temps are you seeing

Car Nation Videos · 06-06-2021, 09:19 PM

240ish

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 06-06-2021, 09:46 PM

If I were going to change I would go to the driven LS oil from Joe Gibbs. Other than that Mobil 1 full synthetic is fine as wine.

Car Nation Videos · 06-07-2021, 10:34 AM

I would have never thought that would happen.

CamaroCracka · 06-07-2021, 03:20 PM

You would usually not need anything other than Mobil1 unless you track it, but 240 after a few pulls would bother me too. When you say pulls, you mean quarter mile runs right?

gtstorey · 06-07-2021, 03:27 PM

Aren't the oil temps calculated anyway and may differ quite a bit from actual?

AlanRubin · 06-07-2021, 04:34 PM

Switch to 5W40 in the Spring/Summer.

Car Nation Videos · 06-08-2021, 10:25 AM

@Camaro Craka when I say pulls I mean like on the interstate running 75 mph and then I decide to do a few pulls. When I say a few I mean about 5 or 6. Down gearing through traffic.

I will look down at my oil temp and it will go from about 210ish to about 240 250 ish real quick. Then I have to chill out until my temps go back down. The needle on the oil temp gauage always goes over to the last white line before the red line for anyone that has a 2010 where the guages are located under the radio.

I’ve heard people say the guages weren’t accurate.

For the guy that said run thicker oil in the summer, I appreciate your response, but this happens in the cold or hot weather.

Should I bite the bullet and buy an oil cooler ? I don’t track it.

Car Nation Videos · 06-08-2021, 10:26 AM

@gtstorey I’ve heard the same thing. Some say it’s inaccurate.

I want to add that I’ve never encountered a problem, it just makes me nervous.

CamaroCracka · 06-08-2021, 10:37 AM

If you live in Florida, you technically only have one season, summer.

The oil is designed to be good well over 240, but running 5w40 is not going to do any harm and it will give a little bit more viscosity when it's hot.

Some guys who track mix Rotella with the 5w30 for the extra additives. Others run 10w40 or even 20w50, but that for a track event where they spend a lot of time over 5k. I just ran 5w30 when I tracked mine and the idle oil pressure got down around 25psi, which is low on my car. Once it cooled down, it was all back the same as before.

Car Nation Videos · 06-08-2021, 10:44 AM

I will try 5w40

I also considered 5w30 with a bottle of Lucas. But I don’t think a bottle of Lucas will cool the oil temps.

I also considered running 5w30 AMSOIL since it’s 100% synthetic and Mobile 1 is not, even tho its says FULL Synthetic.

AlanRubin · 06-09-2021, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Car Nation Videos

I will try 5w40

I also considered 5w30 with a bottle of Lucas. But I don’t think a bottle of Lucas will cool the oil temps.

I also considered running 5w30 AMSOIL since it’s 100% synthetic and Mobile 1 is not, even tho its says FULL Synthetic.

I run Rotella T6 (5W40), higher ZDDP content, but I don't have Cats. I have
216,000+ miles on my LLT V6. Change the oil every 10,000 miles too, but I
keep after the oil level.

Modernmusclecar · 06-09-2021, 07:58 AM

Rotella t6 5w40 in my cammed fbo car. My tuner builds high hp cars and thats all he uses.

06-06-2021, 05:51 PM	#1
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	Should I use different oil if I have a tune ? Hey guys, I’m a long time reader but I finally decided to post a question. I e looked all over the the forum but I couldn’t find anything, so I apologize in advance if this thread has already been discussed. I have a 2010 Camaro SS with a stage 2 cam, tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. I’ve always used Mobile 1 full synthetic 5w30. I noticed my oil temps always climb after 2 or 3 pulls. I can’t afford an oil cooler but I was wondering if I could use 5w40 to help with the oil temps. Thanks

06-06-2021, 09:00 PM	#2
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	No, i would stay with the factory recommendation. No need to change. What temps are you seeing __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

06-06-2021, 09:46 PM	#4
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,723	If I were going to change I would go to the driven LS oil from Joe Gibbs. Other than that Mobil 1 full synthetic is fine as wine. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

06-07-2021, 03:20 PM	#6
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,775	You would usually not need anything other than Mobil1 unless you track it, but 240 after a few pulls would bother me too. When you say pulls, you mean quarter mile runs right? __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

06-08-2021, 10:37 AM	#11
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,775	If you live in Florida, you technically only have one season, summer. The oil is designed to be good well over 240, but running 5w40 is not going to do any harm and it will give a little bit more viscosity when it's hot. Some guys who track mix Rotella with the 5w30 for the extra additives. Others run 10w40 or even 20w50, but that for a track event where they spend a lot of time over 5k. I just ran 5w30 when I tracked mine and the idle oil pressure got down around 25psi, which is low on my car. Once it cooled down, it was all back the same as before. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

06-06-2021, 09:19 PM	#3
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	240ish

06-07-2021, 10:34 AM	#5
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	I would have never thought that would happen.

06-07-2021, 03:27 PM	#7
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,181	Aren't the oil temps calculated anyway and may differ quite a bit from actual?

06-07-2021, 04:34 PM	#8
AlanRubin Banned Drives: 2010 LS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pgh Posts: 411	Switch to 5W40 in the Spring/Summer.

06-08-2021, 10:25 AM	#9
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	@Camaro Craka when I say pulls I mean like on the interstate running 75 mph and then I decide to do a few pulls. When I say a few I mean about 5 or 6. Down gearing through traffic. I will look down at my oil temp and it will go from about 210ish to about 240 250 ish real quick. Then I have to chill out until my temps go back down. The needle on the oil temp gauage always goes over to the last white line before the red line for anyone that has a 2010 where the guages are located under the radio. I’ve heard people say the guages weren’t accurate. For the guy that said run thicker oil in the summer, I appreciate your response, but this happens in the cold or hot weather. Should I bite the bullet and buy an oil cooler ? I don’t track it.

06-08-2021, 10:26 AM	#10
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	@gtstorey I’ve heard the same thing. Some say it’s inaccurate. I want to add that I’ve never encountered a problem, it just makes me nervous.

06-08-2021, 10:44 AM	#12
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	I will try 5w40 I also considered 5w30 with a bottle of Lucas. But I don’t think a bottle of Lucas will cool the oil temps. I also considered running 5w30 AMSOIL since it’s 100% synthetic and Mobile 1 is not, even tho its says FULL Synthetic.

06-09-2021, 07:58 AM	#14
Modernmusclecar Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 827	Rotella t6 5w40 in my cammed fbo car. My tuner builds high hp cars and thats all he uses. __________________ EPS CUSTOM GRIND CAM....K@N CAI....VMAX PTB.....FRANKENSTEIN STAGE 2 HEADS ...1 7/8 STAINLESS POWER CATTED LONGTUBE HEADERS...CORSA XTREME 3 INCH CATBACK.....CIRCLE D 3800 Pro Series stall...391 gears.....Ported/modded GPI intake .Forgestar drag pack with Mickey Thompson ET street drag radials AGP PERFORMANCE DYNO TUNED. 463 WHP 428 FTLBS TORQUE.