What do you think is the best engine oil - V8

[bestmanwins]

hi all, Ive recently gotten a 02 VY SV8 and decided im going to do a full home service on it, but don't know which would be the best oil to run in it. i don't know what oil has been previously used in the car but a friend told me he thinks the best oil to used is Nulon. the only thing is he has all fords..

can someone please help me out.

Cheers

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

The best oil is what ever you can afford. Everyone has different opinions on oil, but as long as it meets the the standards specified in your book, then it will be fine.

Be prepared for lots of different answers on here though.

[Boonz]

probably do a search, and see how many threads with the same title have been shutdown from sh*tfights about different opinions first...

[bestmanwins]

OK, all i was wondering is what type people use. and by seeing who uses what, i will know what it most popular. I don't intend it becoming a s***fight. so if people could just post up what they use in there VY and that's all. i would be happy.

Cheers

[Grennan]

How long is a peice of string?

It comes down to many things, how often you service your car, how many Km's on the car, the way the car is driven etc etc.

Now for a LS1 engine, say around 150,000km - 200,000km you want to aim around a 10w. If its got more K's or its summer or its a bit tired, try a 15w.

A lot of the LS1 enthusiasts swear by Castrol Edge 10-60. Its expensive. Penrite 10-50 or 15-60. Ive also seen people put the Nulon stuff in with good results.

Ive personally been using Castrol Edge 10-60, but will be trying Penrite 10-50 on the weekend because its just to expensive.