Oil and filter recommendations

[OR VietVet]

Thank you. I see it now and found this. I think for the price difference and how it tested, this oil is fine for my Tahoe and likely just fine for all others. I know that embers will stick with what they know works but I also know that lots of the price point for the major brands is packaging, advertising and in some cases just a puffed out chest and "Mine is better than yours so we cost more". I think the same thing happens with gasket kits. I like the AC Delco gaskets for my rig but I feel that in most cases Fel-Pro is a better choice.

""Further expanding into automotive supplies, Amazon has launched its first private label motor oil products.

The new AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil variants come in 5W-20, 5W-30, and 0W-20 configurations, each in either 5 quart or a 6-pack of 1 quart quantities. Prices range from $20-$25.

Currently, the top motor oil brands on Amazon by search ranking and review volume include Castrol, Valvoline, Havoline, Pennzoil, Mobil 1, Quaker State, Royal Purple, and Briggs & Stratton, with Castrol 03057 GTX MAGNATEC 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil getting the Amazon “Best Seller” ribbon as of September 12, 2018.""

 

[Big Mama]

Surprised no one mentioned Amsoil. My boat guy swears by it but I’m afraid to skip an oil change just to justify the cost.

 

[swathdiver]

Would like some oil and filter recommendations for my

I've had 2-3 psi less oil pressure when running a Mobil 1 oil filter, I use K&Ns HP2011 as it has better filtration, it's longer for easier access and has a one inch nut welded to the bottom of the can to make installation and removal easier.

As mentioned earlier, I've not liked how M1 works in my all aluminum LS motor. The ACDelco oil is perfect but if I could not get it, Shell Gas Truck has essentially the same numbers. No oil loss between OCIs, valvetrain is quieter, no piston slap with cold motor, etc.

 

[BG1988]

I've had 2-3 psi less oil pressure when running a Mobil 1 oil filter, I use K&Ns HP2011 as it has better filtration, it's longer for easier access and has a one inch nut welded to the bottom of the can to make installation and removal easier.

As mentioned earlier, I've not liked how M1 works in my all aluminum LS motor. The ACDelco oil is perfect but if I could not get it, Shell Gas Truck has essentially the same numbers. No oil loss between OCIs, valvetrain is quieter, no piston slap with cold motor, etc.

I guess the results do vary... with mobil1 filters but it generally keeps the oil clean between oil changes (OCI =4k miles)

the acdelco filters
PF48E
were recalled because they were blowing up engines left and right might have a oil sealant tablet in them...

Yes i know my leaked out but that was due to the shop error (working with their insurance on it possibly a top end rebuild I would hate to get someone else used engine aka GM refurbished .) i don't think they have any new LZ1 6.0 gen4 engines too

I have not lost any oil since it was tightened correctly...
I really hope the engine can be salvaged you can hear some knocking on a cold start(from sitting for a few days (I don't drive much) from one of the cylinders on bank 1 ..

it runs ok now but sooner or later something major will fail because of it.. a lot of people seem to be getting 200 to 300k miles out of this engine typical (it hardly does anywork thanks to the powerful 60KW motors)

I mean i can cruse around town at 40mph at 1,000-1050 rpms which is practically a high idle.

 

[intheburbs]

I have the same engine as the OP. Mobil 1 high mileage 5W30 here. I usually just by the Fram Ultraguard from Walmart.

I don't overthink it - not trying to squeeze every possible mile out of my oil/filter. Fluid changes are cheap insurance. Every 5k it gets new oil and a filter. 192k miles, still purrs like a kitten.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I've had 2-3 psi less oil pressure when running a Mobil 1 oil filter, I use K&Ns HP2011 as it has better filtration, it's longer for easier access and has a one inch nut welded to the bottom of the can to make installation and removal easier.

As mentioned earlier, I've not liked how M1 works in my all aluminum LS motor. The ACDelco oil is perfect but if I could not get it, Shell Gas Truck has essentially the same numbers. No oil loss between OCIs, valvetrain is quieter, no piston slap with cold motor, etc.

I've thought about the filter thing the last few times you've mentioned it. Wouldn't lower pressure mean the "better" filter? Curious of the data on the K&N. It doesn't seem to be published. What makes you say it has better filtration?

 

[Bob2C]

I have always used OEM filters in my cars. I usually buy oil when it’s on sale and has rebates to go along. I have Mobil 1 in my 18 Tahoe now but going Rotella gas truck next. Heard good things and it had really good rebate lately. Up to $40 back on 4 5qt jugs.


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[Nap73]

I've had 2-3 psi less oil pressure when running a Mobil 1 oil filter, I use K&Ns HP2011 as it has better filtration, it's longer for easier access and has a one inch nut welded to the bottom of the can to make installation and removal easier.

As mentioned earlier, I've not liked how M1 works in my all aluminum LS motor. The ACDelco oil is perfect but if I could not get it, Shell Gas Truck has essentially the same numbers. No oil loss between OCIs, valvetrain is quieter, no piston slap with cold motor, etc.

The K&N HP-2011 will fit my rig ? Because on the site it’s showing that it won’t. I’ve got a 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 it’s got the 6.0


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[89Suburban]

I am still searching for who supplies the synthetic oil to Amazon for packaging but this test speaks volumes. I have used this full synthetic oil with an AC Delco filter with absolutely no problems.

I like watching that dude's videos.

 

[Nap73]

I like watching that dude's videos.

Yea so do I


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