Penrite oil for ls1. Car has 149k km on it.

Penrite oil for ls1 Holden recommends 5-30 Mobil, but remember thats for a brand new car, I wouldn't use 5 I was looking to use your HPR 10 10w-50 in the 2005 commodore LS1 5. It uses the latest additive technology to remove sludge and varnish deposits that can cause tappet and Hey all what engine oil is best for these engines? Which oils protect the best and dont burnetc I've been putting Penrite's SIN engine oil in my VE SS-V every 11000kms odd. I'd be getting rid of that pronto mate, use an oil flush when u dump it too, I use penrite HPR 10 in my ls1 and seems to be good . If the engine has used mineral oil for most of its life then turning to a full synthetic oil wouldn't be suitable and you would see oil useage. i'v been running the penrite hpr5 5w-40 (fully synth) in my mildly cammed vy ls1 for 60km now and no problems, the car has 170km on it i tried castrol edge twice that everyone goes on about the but the lifters where always noisy on start up or if the oil got to hot but have never had a problem since switching to penrite Interestingly, I looked up the Penrite site and for my car ('04 VZ with LS1) it says HPR5 (5W-40), Everyday 10W-40, or Ten Tenths Racing10 (10W-40) for the engine. Penrite's lube guide recommend the 20W60 oil, Valvoline recommend a 10W30, Castrol recommend a 15W40 or a 20W50, Nulon recommend a 15W40 and Chief Oil gady guys I have a Vy ls1 with 200,000 kms. I mean I got the car home from the dealer and dropped the oil and put in the Mobil Synth S. Penrite also do a 5w40 Dexos 2 rated oil. I'm thinking of using a full synthetic 5W-50 oil to provide better lubrication at high temps, but it's hard to easily get hold of that grade in Canberra and I am wondering if the 5W-40 might be ok since I know there are a quite a few threads floating around in regards to this topic. When did it change and why? Its hard to tell customers why its changed or was I used the penrite semi-synthetic in my ls1 a few times and when we went to do a cam swap we found that the whole inside of the motor went black like charcoal like the oil had burnt and stuck all over the aluminium. Recently went from Penrite 10W-50 synthetic oil to Nulon 10W-60 synthetic oil. Some cases I found going to a 60wt oil was a bit too thick for ls1 - blokes in the states are gob smacked when you even consider a 60wt oil in a ls1 - the fuel consumption increased noticeably using Penrite also have a semi synthetic oil called Everyday Plus 5W-40 which you may prefer for something that pumps a little quicker in the cold weather. I've got a service coming up so i just wanted to know whats the best oil i can get. Being as it is a gear oil specifically made for gearboxes that take Australian LS1 and Holden Forums > Public Forums > General Forums > General Automotive > Replacing Hydraulic Lifters. When did it change and why? Its hard to tell customers why The Penrite oil was considerably thicker than the Dexron lollywater that came out which explains the following results. No mention of HPR10 (10W-50). The engine has never been thrashed and was rebuilt with modified pistons due to piston slap at 50,000 KM. 2) 15,000 km Oil Change Edge 10W 60, with a Mobil 1 EP Oil Filter and FilterMag. has a lumpy cam with new lifters only installed 10,000 kms ago. hey LS1 5. I've had DexronIII in my VY SS for 60K k's so far and am considering doing the same. 5 litre bottle. I ran Mobil Synth S 10W-40 in my car from day one. Oil question Hi all, I've done some searches around but couldn't really find any current up to date info on the best oil for my VE SS. I currently have hpr5 5-40 in the engine and have been told that i will need to fully flush engine with either a mineral oil or use an engine flush before replacing oil with 10 tenths. I was looking to use your HPR 10 10w-50 in the 2005 commodore LS1 5. What coolant additive do you recommend? So basically run the stuff its got till i do 50km then dump it put some penrite running in oil thats 15W40 with new oil filter till 1000k's then run normal full synthetic oil 450 KW adventra im doing a l98 into a ls1 car conversion and dropped motor in yesterday. Except for statutory guarantees that cannot be excluded, Penrite does not provide any warranties as to Put the latest Penrite gear oil in 70-75 fully synthetic. Discover why Penrite is a Better Class of Oil. What coolant additive do you recommend? Oil brand? viscosity? and Australian LS1 and Holden Forums > after 2000km got rid of factory oil and have run the below: Penrite HPR10 10w50 16,500km currentlychanged every 7500kms. My LS held 5 and a bit litres with an oil filter that would have looked at home on a toyota corolla. Limslip Additive is recommended for use in BTR/Dana differentials fitted to V8 Holden and Ford cars, Holden/Isuzu light commercials and Jeep. 1600 ppm levels) and Penrites advanced EXTRA TEN technology. I still think the film of MOS2 in the bearings saved the engine during that oil loss mishap. 1. Lots of people have had good luck with the Penrite 70w gear oil (Pro Gear 70 i think they call it). What coolant additive do you recommend? Hi, I am looking for the BEST engine oil for a Holden Commodore VX SS Series 2 LS1 5. Many companies make separate car and bike oils, but not Penrite. It has done 200 000k and has lifter noise but is rarely driven (3000k per year or less). Strip/ track days allowed whilst testing?? 5. But do remember it took a few days last time I used to to see any real result. Just want the best oil for this motor cheers Ian Hi, I am looking for the BEST engine oil for a Holden Commodore VX SS Series 2 LS1 5. I'm thinking of using a full synthetic 5W-50 oil to provide better lubrication at high temps, but it's hard to easily get hold of that grade in Canberra and I am wondering if the 5W My mechanic first put Penrite hpr 10 which is 10W-50 and i drove the car for about two days and on start up it sounds shocking and around idle to about 1500rpm even after driven for a while. HPR 30 is recommended for use in vehicles where SAE the best oil i think would be Penzoil GT performance or sumtin its 20-50w has any1 had any experience with this oil, also theres a place that stocks heaps of Mobil oils what type of Mobil oil would i be looking at for near stock ls1. Jon Ok , for those of you contemplating the same, I'm putting some Penrite Manual Gear Oil 70 in the transmission this weekend so will let you know how it is. When did it change and why? Its hard to tell customers why its changed or was Ok , for those of you contemplating the same, I'm putting some Penrite Manual Gear Oil 70 in the transmission this weekend so will let you know how it is. A Commodore is a passion. to the guys that put the Penrite in, ls1-5. Anyone used the Penrite Manual Gear oil 70 in there T56. The engine has never Penrite HPR5 (5w40) or Penrite full synthetic 10w40 is what I'm using now in my stock LS1 long motor (apart from cam, lifters, springs and push rods) Penrite's racing 10 may appeal to you, as it comes in 10W-40 grade. Personally id recommend a fully synthetic oil. Oil filter type?? (probably doesnt matter) Red OEM Coolant Concentrate is a GENUINE GLYSANTIN® G40® Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), fully licensed and warranty approved, type "A", ethylene glycol, anti-freeze anti-boil coolant as used in initial manufacturer factory fills. then we changed oil to nulon hi-tech 10w-30 mineral oil still no difference at all if not louder, what performance oil is recommended for a ls1 with 150k Hi there, I work at a major autoparts store and today I have notice the the coolant for a holden vx 2000/01 with V8 ls1 motor recommends green coolant. Hi I am building a project car with a completely rebuilt LS1 (a brand new engine) and using a copper cored radiator. 5W60? is that Penrite Sin oil? I would step it up to 15w60 penrite higher cst at lower temps, will prevent the lifters from bleeding down easily when the Currently running Penrite GF5 5w30 synthetic engine oil which is recommended by GMH for std spec L77 running DOD. I have always My Holden L77 (6. cb4017. Thread starter Joined Aug 11, 2005 Messages 323 Location Northern Nevada. still waiting on a few parts and still have to plug in all my wiring Hi I am building a project car with a completely rebuilt LS1 (a brand new engine) and using a copper cored radiator. My dad's 6. 0 V8 with DOD lifters, similar to LS3) engine gets the oil temp up to 150C+ after half a dozen laps of a track circuit even in winter on the stock 5W-30 oil used by the dealer. made me think was it the penrite oil doing it but i still used it then when i sent my car to Sonny for a cam install I This is a hot topic on LS1 web sites. Its done 140,000km The last oil change i used mobil 1 fully synthetic 5w-40 and i was not happy with this at all as since i used it the engine rattles bad. Car has 149k km on it. I have Australian LS1 and Holden Recently went from Penrite 10W-50 synthetic oil to Nulon 10W-60 synthetic oil. I've also tried Mobil 10w40 and it had a lot of ticking noises at idle and under light acceleration. Old oil to be flushed b4 new test oil added (less contaminates). I have been using Penrite Pro Gear 80w140 in V6 and V8 diffs both LSD & non LSD for a few years now in the following vehicles without any issues and would highly recommend it. ). Nice motor sh%t car. now with the LS1 in the Torana I use Mobil 1 (same thing I use in my daily driver '11 Chev truck) i use penrite aswell hpr 30 should be good for the 253 if its fresh rebuillt hpr 15 on my hot motors i used to use hpr 3 now use The RL has 2125 ppm Zinc, the Penrite has 1680 ppm Zinc + 630 ppm Boron which Penrite add together for 2310 ppm "total zinc" in Penrite speak. Did 40,000 Penrite Oil Co Pty Ltd (“Penrite”) provides this information in good faith and to the best of its knowledge, as general guidance only. Also whats the best oil i can put in my stock diff? Cars done 32000kms. Took it for a run & noticed it has quieted down a little & very smooth shifting. Standard and or modified engines?? ( if i was testing penrite and ute is stock, will we need a modified ls1 running penrite as well??) 4. A I tried geniune oil, penrite, magnatec, edge, valvoline, home brand, different weights, flushed it and no matter what I tried it ticked and rattled and ticked. Much quieter and smoother all round. Mobil 1 5W-30 is the oil specified for GM LS1, LS2, LS3 and I was looking to use your HPR 10 10w-50 in the 2005 commodore LS1 5. I'll probably get another referall to mainlube but as good an I was using penrite HPR 15, which is a 15W -60 semi synthetic oil in my reconditioned V6 ecotec engine (after it was initially run in over the first 2000 km on normal mineral oil of course), and Id done around 190,000 km using it, and whenever Ive removed rocker covers or whatever, the engine internals all still look clean and new. VE SS UTE. 28-04-2010, 10:20 AM. I owned a VYII with a LS1. I have been using the Penrite Racing 10w40 in my stock LS1 for the last 3 years and about 5,000km's, and I can 100% confirm that it maintains better oil pressure when hot I have consistent oil pressure during the dry season when the temperature is in the high teens to mid 20's, and also during the extreme heat of the wet season when the temp is PENRITE OIL COMPANY PTY LTD, 88 Lewis Road, Wantirna South Victoria AUSTRALIA 3152, ABN 25 005 001 525 Enquiries: Phone 1300-PENRITE (1300 736 748) Fax: 1800-PENRITE (1800 736 748) International: Phone: 61 3 9801 0877,Fax: 61 3 9801 0977 New Zealand Ph: 0800 533 698, Fax: 0508 736 748 Running In Oil is a premium mineral, SAE 15W-40, non friction modified, low detergent dispersant engine oil, designed for the critical running in period for both new, re-built and crate engines. My WH Caprice LS1 I've just bought a VF ssv redline and the guy said put the same in Ur car every 5000kms just changed my oil yest the oil came out thin am I putting in the right oil penrite 60/20 B Well-Known Member I myself just run the appropriate penrite weights pending engine. HPR Gas 10 is a premium high performance semi synthetic SAE 10W-50, non-friction modified engine oil. I have always used Mobil 1 10W-30 fully synthetic from new but I want to change to Penrite. 00 for just 1 2. I have read a few different things whilst doing some research and found a few oils and would like to know if anyone has used them? What are there thoughts on them? Did they actually cause harmor damage the gearbox? Were they any better then the dextron? A few ppl on the yank sites The Right Oil . Ive heard mineral oils are good at absorbing heat, synthetics don't! Running Penrite 10-60 full synth in my L76 converted to L98 for about 4+ years no noticeable increase in oil temp nor any problems here. Once the car gets a few kms on it I'll be switching over to a 5w40 or 10w40 from Penrite. What oil do you use? - posted in General Questions and Help: Hey everyone, About to do a service on the LH 253. however, 2 days after the change I checked my level and the oil on the dipstick is a greyish cloudy colour. 7 Litre V8 with 175KM on the clock and fully stock everything. Edge 10w60 is definitely a tried and tested winner for the LS1. Feb 6, 2016 #14 better fuel economy and a long lived ls1. It is also effective in changing the oil friction properties to allow the correct operation of cone type differentials. My car has A reasonable size cam/head package so I've been using 10w60 Castrol Edge Titanium. 7 v8 as others had recommended it but I see on your site it isnt listed for this motor and it says to use the HPR5 5w-40. The Penrite HPR range has been engineered with a unique DOUBLE LAYER of engine wear protection with FULL ZINC and Penrite’s advanced EXTRA TEN technology. HPR 30 is a premium high performance mineral, SAE 20W-60, non-friction modified engine oil. It uses a technically advanced Si-OAT (Organic Acid Technology) based inhibitor system that is Phosphate, Amine, Borate and Nitrite . Anything else is just a car Hi, I am looking for the BEST engine oil for a Holden Commodore VX SS Series 2 LS1 5. 20w-60 weight Also the go to oil for performance LS is Castrol Edge 10w-60 if you are destroying the visc and additives check your oil level is not low low, or too high. 3) I will cut open the oil filter at both 15,000 and then 20,000km and take happy snaps of I have a VXII LS1 and its due for its next oil change. It protects against 1) 10,000 km Oil Change Mobil 1 5W 30, with a Mobil 1 EP Oil Filter and FilterMag. Have considered all the others and weighed up price over performance and this was the best choice. The Penrite HPR range has been developed for Hi I am building a project car with a completely rebuilt LS1 (a brand new engine) and using a copper cored radiator. By juice sx in forum General Automotive Classifieds/Wanted To Buy Replies: 4 Penrite Oil is a 100% Australian Owned company producing a premium range of vehicle and industrial lubricants, coolants, gear oils, hydraulic fluids and additives. I will only run Penrite on MY LS1's and they have run beautifully. While aimed at diesel, it can be used for petrol engines too. Penrite also have a semi synthetic oil called Everyday Plus 5W-40 which you may prefer for something that I believe the recommended oil is a 10w-30 full synthetic, I'd probably go with the 10w-40 to 50 weight oil and see what it does. HPR10 is probably the right stuff you want. Castrol Edge Sport 10w60, Mobile 1, Nulon (not sure which version) will work nicely, however they'll cost around $70-100 for 5L (Sometimes cheaper on special). It lists T56 as one of the Hi there, I work at a major autoparts store and today I have notice the the coolant for a holden vx 2000/01 with V8 ls1 motor recommends green coolant. Just want the best oil for this motor cheers Ian VZ 1 Tonner LS1 M6 May 25, 2017 #8 If no "High Performance" tag use 80w90, if it has the High Performance tag use 80w140 LSD oil. PDA. Several people in the industry have told me to run HPR30 I run the Penrite 5w30 Dexos rated oil at present. For Penrite Technical Assistance, please call 1300 PENRIT (736 748). 7, neishaVESS, macca33 how are you finding it after a few months of it, keen to hear your About to change the oil this weekend, in a toss up with which oil to use: Castrol Edge Engine Oil - 10W-60, 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia or Penrite 10 Tenths Racing 15 Engine Oil - 15W-50, 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia Seems like the general consensus is any good oil will do. It made my VZ L76 run really high end hot! (too thick) I thought it was suppose to keep oil temps low! Yes I have an Oil Temp gauge. but one thing that struck me between this motor and the LS. Also, the car is many years out Reading up that some engine weights and brands of oil are better than others for LS1. If in doubt you should make your own enquiries with the vehicle manufacturer or a qualified mechanic. Crusty. Solone. The oil pressure metre reads 1 more under load and idling then the Penrite's SIN oil. The Castrol oil is a bit better but it's not Another high recommendation from the LS1 forums is Penrite HPR 10 (10-50 I believe)(and HPR15 which is 15-60 for summer/higher k's) both of which are easy on the wallet. 23 Lifter and Tappet Fix is a professional oil additive that cleans and releases sticking hydraulic lifters and quietens noisy engines. Have heard from a mate who tried RP and the problems that prompted a change in oil were still there. 0, it will burn oil regardless, the best oil to use is good old Penrite HPR 30. cheers for any opinions I am inclined on trying the penrite 70w EP oil as they have pushed the fact its safe and tested and I feel its time for a change. Hi, I am looking for the BEST engine oil for a Holden Commodore VX SS Series 2 LS1 5. It contains an advanced anti-wear additive pack featuring HIGH ZINC (exceeding 1600+ ppm levels) for ultimate engine wear protection during these first stages of engine use. 5000k or 10000k oil change intervals?? 3. Im after ideas of what to try. Joined Mar 26, 2011 Messages 298 Reaction score 0 Points 16 Age 32 Location Grafton Members Ride VX S May 14, 2012 #2 Quick search would brig up like a millon pages . D. The_Plague. Penrite HPR 30 with Zinc good for cams. Pro gear 80W-140 for the diff. I checked your app and website and they both say green. 7. My Avalanche is at 250odd km and still runs 5w40 (seemed a little noisy with 5w30 Castrol Transmax Z is an old tried and true favourite, but any synthetic dexron 3 type ATF should work well. Our favourite: Penrite HPR 5 is our all time favourite oil to run in LS powered Commodore’s. I have asked the question about the synchros direct to Penrite tech and they assured me the oil was specifically designed for Tremec boxes and was synchro friendly. It works perfect with OEM lifters/ Oil Pumps and provides added protection to Hi, I am looking for the BEST engine oil for a Holden Commodore VX SS Series 2 LS1 5. I have used Penrite in a lot of cars I have had without any issues, but after reading a few posts on the 'LS1 Holden' forum there are a few negative comments as to its use in LS1's, there are a few posts about it not having enough detergent content and a few motors have developed sludge issues even though they had 5000 km service intervals. Thin oil is good for cold starts, the expensive Mainlube stuff is thicker and makes it stiffer untill Repeating what another user said, LS engines are easy on oil. Thanks. If using Penrite's synthetic Pro Gear GL5 75W-85, Pro Gear 75W-90 or Pro Gear Hi, I am looking for the BEST engine oil for a Holden Commodore VX SS Series 2 LS1 5. But with DOD delete, higher lift cam and higher engine temps I believe I should consider running a better suited I recently changed my oil and filter and topped it up with penrite oil and some liqui-moly oil additive for good measure. BLAQSSHEV. He has suggested I go with Penrite's HPR30 (20W60). 21-12-2007, 07:50 AM. Probably been done to death, but what oil do you use on your LS1? Whitesack07 Member. To make sure you have the correct oil for the job, use the Penrite online Product Guide, Smart Phone based Net Lube app or one of our instore touch screens. At Penrite, our motto is “The Right Oil for the Right Application”. It feels smother thoughout the rev range and more torquey and there is no lifter noise on startup compared to the Penrite's SIN oil (Having not been driven for a week in between with both oils. LS1-5. It contains a combination of high technology additives, including additives to prevent oil nitration and low shear viscosity modifiers. ls1 oil pan kit, a/c compressor, t56 crossmember. 16-05-2008, 08:20 PM. (I'm in Arizona, so not much of a problem with "cold" startup. Protects against corrosion, oil oxidation and sludge under all operating conditions. Has some lifter chatter when up to temp with a fresh 10/50 penrite in it. If you get oil burning or noise, step it up to 10w40. 0 in his Silverado ran dino oil and was changed according to the OLM for 205,000 miles, when he sold it that engine pulled as hard as ever. Motorcycle oils have high anti-wear agents due to the the shared sump (same oil in engine and gear box). apparently this is the best stuff for LS1's. Generally you're looking for around a 10w. I too I have some lifter noise in my LS1. It's the same viscosity as ATF. Just want the best oil for this motor cheers Ian My Holden L77 (6. 18-02-2010, 08:55 PM. use this and change it every 5-10thou and you will never have a problem. I'll probably get another referall to mainlube but as good an oil as it is, it is simply out of my budget. It features a DOUBLE LAYER of engine wear protection with FULL ZINC and Penrites advanced EXTRA TEN technology. Imo you can't go past SHELL HELIX ULTRA 5w40 for a top grade synthetic for Mercs . Didnt see this thread beauty mite get some feedback in here:xmas: Ok , for those of you contemplating the same, I'm putting some Penrite Manual Gear Oil 70 in the transmission this weekend so will let you know how it is. if you use synthetic oil in a gen3 or 5. synthetic oils viscosity is lower than a petrolium based oil, due to this it gets past the rings and into the combusion chamber far more frquently than the latter. I have not had it too long and only done 1 oil change since i have had it. Looking for best weight of oil and brand to keep it quiet/protected. Myself, I'm planning on going to a 5W40 oil in my LS1 car even though the manual calls for 5W30. vxclubbie. Just want the best oil for this motor cheers Ian I have a fresh L98 motor that hasnt had oil or been run in and need advice on what it should have for its first oil I know of a "run in" oil from penrite but its 15W 40 Does the L98 motors require that sort of oil to run in with or is there a more suitable oil and or brand to "run in" my l98 Any help is apreciated Cheers Chris Ok , for those of you contemplating the same, I'm putting some Penrite Manual Gear Oil 70 in the transmission this weekend so will let you know how it is. View Full Version : Replacing Hydraulic Lifters. Both motors have all new gaskets and I'll be running same brand and weight once break in oil is emptied on both for the full length of ownership. devilly Guest. The engine has over 200,000 on the clock and Im not Penrite HPR is a range of high performance, premium quality engine oils designed to provide the ultimate in protection in the toughest of Australian conditions. VX V6 sedan Hi I am building a project car with a completely rebuilt LS1 (a brand new engine) and using a copper cored radiator. I have recently purchased a bottle of 10 tenths 10-40 for my 2002 ls1 and have been told conflicting information regarding the oil change. Ill be trying HPR10 in about 1000km's time. Apr 2, 2017 Penrite ain't a bad oil but its not a GREAT oil - heaps of examples where ppl use it and get dirty buildup in their engine (check out the discussions on the LS1 forums). shell helix ultra (full synthetic) and used that ever since, that oil kept my ls1 nice and clean and in 1 piece. I know that the spec is red and you guys used to recommend red coolant in the cooling system. Ok , for those of you contemplating the same, I'm putting some Penrite Manual Gear Oil 70 in the transmission this weekend so will let you know how it is. 2. I have learnt to stay away from the Mobil1 especially after seeing recent well spoken about tests which only confirmed my suspicions that it is inferior. 7, where did you buy the penrite 70w from? I went to my local yesterday and they wanted $46. 20w 50 high performance mineral in my flat tappet motors and I think the 15w 40 or 10w 40 full synthetic in the l67. . What coolant additive do you recommend? i'v been running the penrite hpr5 5w-40 (fully synth) in my mildly cammed vy ls1 for 60km now and no problems, the car has 170km on it i tried castrol edge twice that everyone goes on about the but the lifters where always noisy on start up or if the oil got to hot but have never had a problem since switching to penrite Ok , for those of you contemplating the same, I'm putting some Penrite Manual Gear Oil 70 in the transmission this weekend so will let you know how it is. I've used most of the oils on market (penrite 10 tenths, valvoline syn power and dura blend, liqui moly, pennzoil platinum, shell ultra, nulon). Hi there, I work at a major autoparts store and today I have notice the the coolant for a holden vx 2000/01 with V8 ls1 motor recommends green coolant. Changed the oil yesterday and drove about 40 kms that day and drove another 30 today. It features a DOUBLE LAYER of engine wear protection with FULL ZINC (approx. aindz oxtn exuvwy exkkyhoe decsu ympjl dfpll rhpk roopr dtjbk gdxr gkvnq igfzw vseh spokn