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#1
10-05-2006, 08:39 PM
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Oil for short trips?
I have a 07 Silverado V8. I only put on about 15 miles per day, because I live so close to work. I understand that short trips are not good for the engine. I have 700 miles on it and will change it around 1000. Do you think a Synthetic oil would be better for my use?--short trips and all?---I wonder if Chevy recommends it??.
I was thinking of Valvoline Syn. 5/30 or just use Castrol GTX and change it more often?? Thanks in advance!! Stashu 
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#2
10-05-2006, 09:23 PM
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Re: Oil for short trips?
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On my 2000 Yukon, I changed the oil at 1000, then again at 4000 before switching to syn. I wanted to be sure the engine was broken in before the switch. Not sure if it made a difference waiting until 4000. Others may have a different opinion of when to switch. //2000CAYukon
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#3
10-05-2006, 09:24 PM
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Re: Oil for short trips?
Synthetic should be fine.
Good idea changing at 1000 miles though. That way you'll get a lot of the metal shavings out that come off the engine as it's breaking in.
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#4
10-06-2006, 10:03 AM
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Re: Oil for short trips?
Castrol GTX would be the way to go.. with there anti-sludge mix.. it makes changing the oil much easier and you do not have to worry about build up.
Not a big fan of synthetic, unless you are racing all the time. It is not worth the extra price you pay since you will still replace the oil every 3K-5K miles anyways.
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#5
10-09-2006, 01:07 PM
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Re: Oil for short trips?
i go with mobile 1 full synthetic and thats what every mechanic ive talked to recommends.
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#6
10-09-2006, 05:24 PM
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Re: Oil for short trips?
another vote for Mobil1 synthetic. I would not stray from the recommended weight of oil though.
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