Oil question

[HeathLS2]

Oil question
Hi all,

I've done some searches around but couldn't really find any current up to date info on the best oil for my VE SS. My car has A reasonable size cam/head package so I've been using 10w60 Castrol Edge Titanium. I've also tried Mobil 10w40 and it had a lot of ticking noises at idle and under light acceleration. The Castrol oil is a bit better but it's not the best. The engine isn't old either, it's a 2010 auto with 47,000 Klms so it's not like it's clapped out.

What is everyone else using? Any suggestions?

[Tryhard]

I'm using nulon 10w/40,seems to be alright.

[R8HSVHRT]

Try 20w/50 that's what I run in my ls1 cam etc

[Drizt]

If you want better than edge 10w 60 then fork out for mainlube 10w 60

http://www.racingdynamics.com.au/page20/page7/

[VNV8]

I wouldn't use 20w-50 on a nearly-new engine. A lot of folks use the 10w60 but it's too expensive for my tastes, especially when you have to buy 2 bottles at a time (the L98 takes 8.3-8.4L of oil). I use penrite 10w-50, but have considered using 5w-40 aswell, they use 5w30 or 10w30 from factory but with our temps extra protection can't hurt.

[macca_779]

Penrite 10w70 here. Dropped it yesterday and I had no metal on the sump plug unlike the last couple of changes. Which all started when I tried Castrol edge 5w/40 thinking it would be a good idea in a cold climate FAIL. I then went to Penrite HPR 10w50 for one fill. Dropped that when I changed my heads still metal on the plug.

On inspection found my cam was chopped out which is probably where the metal came from. Was it caused by the 5w/40 or not I have no idea but after years of trouble free motoring using edge 10w/60 I don't think its a coincidence. Was more damage caused by using the 10w50 doubtful as the cam was already at a point where it was being chewed so I don't think it would of mattered what oil I used, the wear would of continued.

Been using 10w70 for a few changes now (new cam) and it's been really good. No worse than the 10w/60 for noise. But I don't think any better either. Just cheaper.

Purchased oil yesterday and Castrol 10w60 was all I could get. So that's where I am now. But will go back to the Penrite 10w70 for sure.

[S_M_I_D_D_Y]

Im running the penrite 10 tenths synthetic. Its got some high Zinc additive crap. Also is e85 friently. A few mates recommended it as other oils in their cars were going milky due to the alcohol. Seems to be working out for me

[VZ_V8]

I recently gave the Penrite 10 tenths 10w70 a try, same as macca was using. I have been using Edge 10w60 since the car was new but when I put the cam and springs etc in the valvetrain noise increased a bit nothing overly concerning, just a bit louder. The Penrite quietened down the valvetrain noise a little and when I do the next change I will probably send some off to Mainlube to get tested the same as I did with the Penrite Pro Gear gearbox oil.

[boggers007]

I'm using Penrite 10w/30 in VE SS at the moment, bought it off my old man who always serviced it at holden which I assume was using 10w/30 also.

[brasher]

Great info re E85 compatable oil, always been putting in Castrol 10w-60 and it's been a bit milky, will try this Penrite 10w-70 with the added zinc.

[IJ.]

Thanks guys, Penrite for my next change, run it in everything else in the cars so may as well use it in the engine as well

[Micks]

I was a Castrol man but have switched to Penrite Synth & noticed motor is a bit quieter & oil is a bit cleaner!

[Drizt]

I was a Castrol man but have switched to Penrite Synth & noticed motor is a bit quieter & oil is a bit cleaner!

what weight?

[Micks]

Was using Castrol 10-40 recently went Penrite 10-60 plus or 10-70 as they call it.

[Drizt]

Cheers.

My mechanic father in law freaked out when I said I wanted to use 10w-60. I wonder what he will say if I changed to penrite 10w-70 :P