Best Oil for Camaro 396, Brand / Weight - Page 3

**L72Biscayne** · #1 03-04-2022, 02:38 PM

I use Penn Grade One, High Performance Oil 10W-30 Partial Synthetic high zinc. The original green oil.

**napa68** · #2 03-05-2022, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by L72Biscayne

I use Penn Grade One, High Performance Oil 10W-30 Partial Synthetic high zinc. The original green oil.

Unfortunately, these oil discussions get pounded to death. The Brad Penn is what I use. It was suggested by the engine builder I use, as well as others that I have befriended and respect.

Haven't lost a flat tappet camshaft yet

Tim

**Steve Shauger** · #3 03-05-2022, 03:38 PM

I use Brad Penn or Joe Gibb.

**markjohnson** · #4 03-04-2022, 05:36 PM

Rotella eventually lost its Zinc too and is longer an option.

**RPO LS7** · #5 03-04-2022, 09:55 PM

https://drivenracingoil.com/i-304978...t-rod-oil.html

**RALLY** · #6 03-04-2022, 11:14 PM

VR1 Valvoline 10W30 oil for classic muscle cars. Enough zinc to protect camshaft. Might even try the Mercury 10W30 4 Stroke marine oil. Engineer i know said this oil has even less zinc then the VR1 Valvoline 10W30 oil and the Mercury out performed the VR1 in testing. Engineer told me to much zinc can actually cause wear in a engine.

1971ls6 · #7 03-05-2022, 01:51 AM

51060 or 51061 are the long ones, the 61 has the anti drain back valve

**AnthonyS** · #8 03-05-2022, 04:27 AM

So, I have a question... I'm reading that synthetic isn't highly thought of for this application, but that VR1 is... I don't believe that both comments have come from the same members but I did want to call this out and open a discussion on VR-1 being synthetic... thoughts?

**67since67** · #9 03-05-2022, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyS

So, I have a question... I'm reading that synthetic isn't highly thought of for this application, but that VR1 is... I don't believe that both comments have come from the same members but I did want to call this out and open a discussion on VR-1 being synthetic... thoughts?

I use the non-synthetic VR1.

**danachevroletfor1967** · #10 03-05-2022, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyS

So, I have a question... I'm reading that synthetic isn't highly thought of for this application, but that VR1 is... I don't believe that both comments have come from the same members but I did want to call this out and open a discussion on VR-1 being synthetic... thoughts?

I wasn't even aware VR-1 came as a full synthetic. When I have used it (10-30) it didn't even state on the label that it was a blend. I always assumed it was totally conventional. I would use a VR-1 10-30 blend but not a full synthetic.

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