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Corvettes
DateQuestionAnswer
10/16/2009
Best to Change Motor Oil in the Spring or Fall?
I have a 2007 Corvette and use Mobil 1. I typically change the oil in the spring, drive 3,000 miles during summer and then store it 4 months in winter. Question - would it be better to change the oil ...
We recommend that you continue to do what you are doing. During downtime in the winter, some moisture could be accumulating in the oil and since the car is not used and warmed up it would not be drive...
10/06/2009
Correct Motor Oil Viscosity for Cars with Hydraulic Lifters
Will your Mobil 1 15W-50 give my '67 Corvette and my '62 Skylark with a recent rebuilt engine the proper lubrication for the hydraulic lifters sliding on the cam?
The short answer is yes. Mobil 1 5W-50 has a higher level of phosphorus (zinc) preferred for older sliding valve trains in higher performance vehicles.
07/26/2009
Gear Lube to Use in a Newer Corvette
Does Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube LS 75W-90 meet GM spec #88862624 for Dexron LS 75W-90? Will its use in my C6 2008 Corvette void its warranty?
No, it does not meet this spec. The GM spec product is designed with a very specific level of limited slip (LS) additive to provide optimum performance for that particular vehicle. Having said that, M...
12/17/2008
Does 10W-30 Provide Better Protection for Corvettes?
Some experts on the forums I read are of the opinion that Mobil 1 10W-30 provides better wear protection for my C5 Corvette than the 5W-30 that GM recommends. The car is out of warranty. Which is best...
We recommend you stay with the OEM recommended viscosity grade, Mobil 1 5W-30. However if you prefer a slightly higher viscosity grade Mobil 1 10W-30 will provide outstanding protection as well. Keep ...
09/07/2008
Need for Concern Over Oil Temperature in a Corvette?
I own a 2001 Corvette Coupe. I wonder about the oil temperature. The Corvette doesn't have an oil cooler so temperatures run over 200°. How concerned should I be about oil temperature?
If you used Mobil 1 5W-30 which is factory filled for Corvettes vehicles and meets GM 4718M specifications, your engine is getting appropriate protection against temperature. The GM specification 4718...
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