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    VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    Hey all what engine oil is best for these engines? Which oils protect the best and dont burn...etc

    I've been putting Penrite's SIN engine oil in my VE SS-V every 11000kms odd. I've got a service coming up so i just wanted to know whats the best oil i can get.

    Also whats the best oil i can put in my stock diff? Cars done 32000kms.

    Thanks.

    Jon

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    There are plenty of oil threads to assist you - do a search and all will be revealed. Also, check Mainlube's sponsor section for some very good tech info.

    Many have different brand loyalties, etc, so read up and make a decision for yourself.

    For my donk, Castrol Edge 10w60 with new filter every 5000ks.

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    Quote Originally Posted by jonnyd1986 View Post
    I've been putting Penrite's SIN engine oil in my VE SS-V every 11000kms odd.
    are the newer models only recommended to have oil changes at intervals that far apart. I do mine every 5K max, bit of insurance for next to nothing considering i do it myself. BTW i use Motul however mine is a 6. Dad uses magnatec in his LS1 after good reviews from people using it on here, quieter than when it was on mobil 1 or penrite.... anyways there are lots of oil threads around which arent reall that old...

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    Quote Originally Posted by macca33 View Post
    There are plenty of oil threads to assist you - do a search and all will be revealed. Also, check Mainlube's sponsor section for some very good tech info.

    Macca
    Thanks although I did search before posting the thread but didnt find many/any talking about engine oils. Especially VE V8's.

    Jon

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    although i'm not 100% sure, I would say that the engine oils which are best for the VZ 6l or even the 5.7L would be good as well for the VE 6l, same engine materials and setup.

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    Royal purple k thnx bye

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    The last 2 changes have been Mobil One on recomendation from my mechanic no complaints from me so far. I change it every 7-8000 k's.

    cheers

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    OP, how many kms on the clock?

    I am under the impression that rings have to bed in while the engine is new. So, for the first 8,000 - 10,000kms, I am using 100% mineral oil to assist this process. Friction modified/synthetic oil prevents this from happening properly.

    After 10,000kms, I will switch to something of a blend.

    Also, my understanding of oil is that if you stick with big brand names, any oil will do as long as you replace them more frequently than 15,000kms. I plan to change oil + filter every 7,500kms.

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    Yeah any good quality oil is fine...10w30 is ok but I prefer a 10w40 in these motors. I've slated the change intervals for this car at 7,500 km rather than 5,000. I think with the oils these days that's a fair thing as long as you use an engine flush with each service.


    My motor might have used 100ml in 7,500 km which isn't bad...especially compared to the early LS1's (and that is using dealer 10w30). So I can't see you'll need to top up between sevices with normal use. Just check the oil every week along with your other checks.
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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    Quote Originally Posted by Ridin-High View Post
    Royal purple k thnx bye
    Yep, Royal Purple 10w40....expensive but you will notice the difference.

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    Hi all,

    Well I did some ringing around different holden dealerships today asking what brand name engine oil, viscosity, blended, fully synthetic they use.

    The most common response from the 20 dealerships I called (in NSW) was that they used the following: Mobil Super S 10w-30 (Blended oil) and Mobil 1 10w-30, 5w-30 and 0w-40, also Valvoline Problend 10w-30 (blended oil) a 10w-40 (blended oil) and Valvoline SynPower 5w-40 (synthetic).

    A couple of dealerships used the Castrol Magnatec 10w-30 (blended oil) and a10w-40 (blended oil).

    1 dealer service department uses Caltex 10w-30 but was unable to tell me the series name Caltex oil used.

    The holden dealer that uses the Mobil 1 0w-40 said that they are using it on all the Gen4 (LS2) engines in the VE range and have not had any issues. The dealer is also a Mercedes Benz (sorry about the spelling if I am wrong) dealer and the Mobil 1 0w-40 oil is the only one recommended for that vehicle.

    My question to the group is, is there anyone using this oil currently in their VEs, what is it like?. As I am in Canberra we have low temps overnight and the first start up is where you want the oil up top as quickly as it can (so I am told)

    I am thinking of putting this oil in my VE SSV. I can buy it direct from a Mobil outlet here for $64 per 5ltr container, cheaper than the 10w-30 mobil 1 from supercheap (around the $85 mark).

    The workshop mechanic I spoke to at the dealership said that the 0w rating allowed the oil to get to the top of the engine alot quicker at colder temps etc etc.

    I know this topic has been prolly flogged to death but are there any thoughts out there?.

    Cheers
    Phil

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    i use caltex havoline 10w/50 synthetic in my cammed VE SS
    very smooth and quiet cold start ups.....
    i did use mobile 1 10w/30 for a while but my valve train was a little bit noisier with my camshaft lobe profiles....
    all good now with the 10w/50 in...
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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    Hi all,

    Well I went out and bought Mobil1 0w40 today and it will be put in the car in the morning.

    I spoke with more dealers around the country today and found out that holden released a bulliten on the use of Mobil1 oil for HSV and 6.0ltr V8 range.
    The traditional Mobil1 10w30 have been superceeded with Mobil1 5w30 or 0w40 with a whole lot of other info he read out.

    Some of the dealers I spoke with today said they are using the Mobil1 0w40 for the HSV range and some customers (who can afford it) are using it in their V8 range commodores. When I mentioned I lived in Canberra where this morning it was -4 they said that the 0w40 would be ideal but admit that if you lived in the north of Australia where the temp is alot warmer you might not need the 0w rated oil.

    The dealers I spoke to also sell Audi and Merceedes and said that the new rated Mobil 1 0w40 oil is standard fitment for these euro cars and warrenty could be voided if not used. There is also a variant to this oil and its the ESP version (specific to euro cars). This version is only available in workshop quantity. When I spoke to the mobil oil outlet here in Canberra the guys that delivers it said only 1 dealer in Canberra uses it, the rest get the new super syn Mobil1 0w40 which you can buy off the shelf in 5ltr containers ($64 each).

    Anyway I thought some of you might like to know this info (some might not care... lol). I will let you all know how it goes and what I think of it..

    Cheers for now
    Phil

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    I'm 1000km away from changing my oil. Will have to give the new Mobil1 0w40 a go I think.

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    Re: VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

    I asked a well respected tuner/sponsor after being told he recommended a particular product and found out it was CASTROL EDGE SPORT. Will have to check the container tomorrow to see what viscosity as can't remember for sure. Put it in 1,000km ago at the 15,000 service and no complaints so far (not that I drive my car hard enough to tell).
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