Blackwing Maintenance Regimen

[therustytrombone]

I’m seeing Dexos 1 Gen 2 or am I reading that incorrectly from the manual

That's how I'm seeing it: dexos®1 Gen 2 | GM

 

[SOP]

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I’m seeing Dexos 1 Gen 2 or am I reading that incorrectly from the manual

List from GM for dexos 1, gen 2 oils

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Looks like Pennzoil Ultra Platinum isn't in there, but the regular platinum is.

 

[Daijoubu]

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I’m seeing Dexos 1 Gen 2 or am I reading that incorrectly from the manual

It is confusing, but if you look further in the manual...


and Mobil 1 ESP is pretty much the only oil available in 0W-40 with Dexos2 approval.

 

[Bigfx]

It is confusing, but if you look further in the manual...

Ahhh gotcha got confused for my car 4vbw it’s dex1gen2

 

[SOP]

It is confusing, but if you look further in the manual...


and Mobil 1 ESP is pretty much the only oil available in 0W-40 with Dexos2 approval.

Basically saying use dexos 1 gen2 oil unless noted otherwise, as is the special case for the LT4

 

[shbox]

Apparently we're mixing two owner's manuals in the thread. One for the CT4 and CT5. That's why there is confusion over the difference in the text.

 

[Daijoubu]

Still contemplating on how early to do the first oil change on the 5BW in order to remove the break in oil. I'll probably do 1000 miles, send it to Blackstone, then follow their guidance and the on-board oil computer (probably once per year, I'm guessing). Anyway, this stuff isn't cheap.

 

[Carguyshu]

Still contemplating on how early to do the first oil change on the 5BW in order to remove the break in oil. I'll probably do 1000 miles, send it to Blackstone, then follow their guidance and the on-board oil computer (probably once per year, I'm guessing). Anyway, this stuff isn't cheap.

1,000 isn’t much. Remember first change is free at dealer

 

[Daijoubu]

No thanks, I can underfill the oil and over torque the filter/plug myself.

1,000 isn’t much. Remember first change is free at dealer

 

[JonnyLewser]

Just bought some AC Delco oil from the dealer. At least for the 4BW, AC Delco is discontinuing the dexos1 Gen 2 and rolling out dexos1 Gen 3 oil.

 

[Daijoubu]

I sent my 500 mile oil change into Blackstone for analysis. This report looks like one shouldn't even worry about doing such an early oil change, but the large (1-2mm diameter) chunks of metal that were left in my oil catch pan say otherwise. I suppose those chunks would be blocked by the screen, but still happy to get them out.

 

[poor-sha]

About to do my first oil change after ~5000 miles and 5 track days because that is what the oil life monitor is saying. I’m going to let the dealer do this one to save me ~$100 in oil and after that I’ll do it myself with the specified mobil 1 0w40 esp.

 

[M2Cto4BW]

About to do my first oil change after ~5000 miles and 5 track days because that is what the oil life monitor is saying. I’m going to let the dealer do this one to save me ~$100 in oil and after that I’ll do it myself with the specified mobil 1 0w40 esp.

What % did it get down to before the light/indicator came on?

 

[poor-sha]

I’m sitting at 11% with an appointment next Friday. I think it started warning me at 15 or 20%

 

[M2Cto4BW]

Thanks!
I'd wondered if by 15% it would be raising it's hand. I'm still in the 70s so ages to go... or a challenge to get there quickly.

 

[raptor5244]

To make things even more confusing Mobile 1 ESP 0W-40 (Dexos2) is being rebranded to Mobile 1 Supercar 0W-40, with the DexosR. So, BW5 owners with the LT4 will probably hear more about this oil soon.

Mobil 1™ Supercar 0W-40

Mobil 1™ Supercar 0W-40 is an advanced full synthetic motor oil specifically designed for high performance cars to provide exceptional cleaning power and wear protection, and deliver outstanding overall performance.

www.mobil.com

The BW4 cars can continue to use the much less expensive 5W-30 Dexos1 oil.

Mobil 1™ 5W-30 Synthetic Oil| Mobil™ Motor Oils

Mobil 1™ 5W-30 is designed to keep your engine running like new by providing outstanding wear protection, cleaning power and overall performance.

www.mobil.com

 

[Daijoubu]

To make things even more confusing Mobile 1 ESP 0W-40 (Dexos2) is being rebranded to Mobile 1 Supercar 0W-40, with the DexosR. So, BW5 owners with the LT4 will probably hear more about this oil soon.

Mobil 1™ Supercar 0W-40

Mobil 1™ Supercar 0W-40 is an advanced full synthetic motor oil specifically designed for high performance cars to provide exceptional cleaning power and wear protection, and deliver outstanding overall performance.

www.mobil.com

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The BW4 cars can continue to use the much less expensive 5W-30 Dexos1 oil.

Mobil 1™ 5W-30 Synthetic Oil| Mobil™ Motor Oils

Mobil 1™ 5W-30 is designed to keep your engine running like new by providing outstanding wear protection, cleaning power and overall performance.

www.mobil.com

oooooh, Dexos "RRRRRRR"...because RRRRacecar. Should add at least 10hp once they get the labels changed...hope it's a red label for even more racecar.

 

[Dirkbg]

If I ever get my 4BW, I'll miss the easy oil changes of my VW GLI using the oil extractor and filter on top of the engine. No jacking at all. I see the 4BW filter is down below so probably no benefit using the extractor.

 

[poor-sha]

I’m curious, does the 4BW still require 0W40 for track use? The C7 was that way.

 

[Daijoubu]

If I ever get my 4BW, I'll miss the easy oil changes of my VW GLI using the oil extractor and filter on top of the engine. No jacking at all. I see the 4BW filter is down below so probably no benefit using the extractor.

Just gave away my extractor and all my leftover Liquimoly from my Golf R. Topside filter and extractor changes were so nice.