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Matty o

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hey guys i know this has been covered a million times but im just curious on what people are running in their ls1 as far as oil is concerned. i want to stick with castrol but unsure what grade i should be using, it has 108000kms on it so i just wana keep it in good nick, thanks in advance
 

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Use the specified oil recommended in your handbook and you will be fine.
 

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yea i was thinkin the 10w 60 edge sport, wot about the 5w 30? a bit to thin maybe???
 

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My ls1 is at 170k and I'm still using 5w30 edge.

I'll start using 10w60 once it starts using the 5w.

Thinner oil flows better so is a better lubricant and provided your engines in good enough nick it's the way to go.
 
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