Conoco 5w-30

burchster13 · May 18, 2015

Hi everyone,
Pretty new here but I've been a lurker for a couple years. My question is I've bought a 2012 Chevy Silverado with a 4.3 v6 and around 39000 miles. I'm almost ready to do its first oil change with me. I have no clue what it ran before or what it's running now. I'm assuming dealer Dino maybe Mobil super? Well anyway I've been a mobile 1 guy for quite sometime but I'm thinking about using Conoco synthetic blend. I can get it by the case and I don't run over 5K usually. What is everyone's opinion on this oil?

oldhp · May 18, 2015

Use it and sleep well. Use a name brand oil filter also, AC, Wix, Mobil1 etc.

KCJeep · May 18, 2015

I think it's a clone of Trop Artic, which is a fantastic bargain lube that stands up well against the big names. You should have no problem at all with 5k OCI's.

I don't think there is much info here on the Conoco, but if you search for Trop Artic you'll find a lot of positive feedback and great UOA's.

ARCOgraphite · May 18, 2015

WHOA! Nellie!, You can't really expect to run a Ford oil in a Chevy!

Tdbo · May 18, 2015

If the price is right, use it all day long and twice on Sunday.
As said, it is Trop Artic labeled under the Conoco moniker.
Also labeled under the Phillps 76 and 76 names, depending on your location. Good stuff.

bigt61 · May 18, 2015

Is it Dexos1? If not, I'd consider using a Dexos oil. That being said, depending upon your usage, it's probably OK for 5k runs.

CT8 · May 18, 2015

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
WHOA! Nellie!, You can't really expect to run a Ford oil in a Chevy!
If you pour the oil with your left hand it will be o.k. [industry secret]

zach1900 · May 18, 2015

Originally Posted By: CT8
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
WHOA! Nellie!, You can't really expect to run a Ford oil in a Chevy!
If you pour the oil with your left hand it will be o.k. [industry secret]
lol, while standing on one leg.

gabriel9766 · May 18, 2015

Make sure it's dexos approved oil. I think after 2011 most if not all are gm's req dexos or better oil.

NormanBuntz · May 18, 2015

I don't know if your 2012 requires Dexos rated oil, but I can vouch for the Conoco 5w-30. I've used it and its sister Kendall 5w-30 in my wife's Infiniti for 11 oil changes averaging 5,200 mile intervals. Good stuff at a good price.

burchster13 · May 18, 2015

Thanks guys! Upon consulting my owners manual it does require a Dexos1 oil. This disappointing because my local Orshlens farm store is loaded to gills with trop artic. Thanks again guys!

WiskyBadger · May 18, 2015

Is your warranty still in effect? I would use it either way to be honest with you, if your getting it for a good price.

burchster13 · May 18, 2015

Yes my 5yr/100000 warranty is still in effect. I honestly think it might meet dexos specs but maybe conoco won't pay to license it. After all it is a gf 5 oil

KCJeep · May 18, 2015

I think you are right, no way of knowing for sure but based on the performance I've seen I'd bet Trop Artic and it's cousins would pass Dexos in a heartbeat. Doesn't make sense to pay GM royalties on an oil often marketed as a bargain oil though.

sicko · May 18, 2015

Excellent oil. Use it with confidence once your warranty is done.

burchster13 · May 19, 2015

I think I'm gonna go with a Dexos1 approved syn blend. maybe pennzoil? I also see Mobil Super Synthetic is on the dexos list anyone have any experience with it?

barkingspider · May 19, 2015

Any brand name 5w30 will go 5000 mile OCI easy including conoco. Quality syn oils will go twice as long.

sicko · May 19, 2015

Originally Posted By: burchster13
I think I'm gonna go with a Dexos1 approved syn blend. maybe pennzoil? I also see Mobil Super Synthetic is on the dexos list anyone have any experience with it?

That would be an excellent choice while under warranty. Pennzoil Gold (their syn blend) is Dexos approved, it's at least 50% synthetic according to its label, and is reasonably priced. I believe the five quart jug it's only $1.50 more than the five quart jug of PYB at walmart. It'd be an excellent go-to oil while you're under warranty if nothing else is on sale.

KCJeep · May 19, 2015

The new Magnatech by Castrol is dexos also but now costs more than the Pennzoil blend.

donnyj08 · May 19, 2015

http://www.pqiamerica.com/TropArtic.htm

^ looking at the specs for trop artic it would pass if they paid for the dexos label. OP if you want to run trop artic you wont have any issues. It is just as good as many oils that carry the official approval.

It's a great oil at a great price. I love the Orscheln sales when it is 1.79 a qt.

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