Hello all, for the past few days I have done my research on oil and all suggestions point to this site! I just wanted to say thank you for what Ive learned so far as I thought I knew what I was talking about....now....not so much. Ive always been a fan of Castrol only because I used to own a 2001 Camaro SS and was always told the German 0W30 was the best. Ive since sold the car and have owned a few beaters on down the road that ive put Castrols High Mileage in. Now that I just bought my first (NICE) daily driver I figured I would do a little more research first. From what Ive read so far it sounds like either Pennzoil Platinum or Mobil 1 would be the best choices. Then late last night I got into a whole new world with this Pennzoil Ultra stuff. I was leaning more towards the PP until I read more and more and was wondering if the Ultra is any better? Money really doesnt matter as I just want the best for my truck. GM recommends 5W30 but is that what I should stick with? The truck has 13,000 miles on it now and I live in MD where the summers arent too hott and the winters are a toss up. I drive 60 miles round trip to work 11 days a month and a little around town when im home. I plan on using the OLM and changing at 5%, any truth to having to change the Oil Filter twice if you plan or running longer OCI's?
Also, as far as Oil filters, it sounds like PuralatorOne or a NapaGold are the best...true? Is it worth the extra money for the Mobil1?
Sorry for all the Newb questions I just want to get it right the first time and stick with something that will help my truck run forever!
Thanks again for the help!!
David
Also, as far as Oil filters, it sounds like PuralatorOne or a NapaGold are the best...true? Is it worth the extra money for the Mobil1?
Sorry for all the Newb questions I just want to get it right the first time and stick with something that will help my truck run forever!
Thanks again for the help!!
David