08-29-2006, 02:46 AM
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Oil change need help
i got an 01 alero with 84.800 miles and dont know wat oil i should get i just bought the car and wanted to know wat oil u guys would recommend ? please write back i really appreciate the help
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08-29-2006, 04:17 AM
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With that many miles you would want to stick with a conventional oil. I wouldn't go syntheic at this point.
"Shell" is a pretty good brand to use, but do not use Penzoil. I haven't heard too many good things about them.
I know the 3400 uses 5w-30, but I don't know about the 4 banger. I think it's the same, but check your manual just to be sure. I don't know what size oil filter goes to your motor
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08-29-2006, 07:56 AM
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5w30 is what's recommended
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08-29-2006, 03:40 PM
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thanks
thx i got the v4 so i just wanted to know thanks for the help guys
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08-29-2006, 03:53 PM
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Keepin it Real
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gioxta
thx i got the v4
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LMAO silly noob
for advanced oil questions go to www.bobistheoilguy.com seriously thats a site.
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08-29-2006, 05:30 PM
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Designated Drunk
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leave him alone lol
i spotted it but didnt say anything...be nice
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08-29-2006, 05:32 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gioxta
thx i got the v4 so i just wanted to know thanks for the help guys
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Maybe you shouldn't be doing this yourself
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2000 Olds Alero 3400 SFI 14.53 @ 94.93
1985 Olds Delta 88 307 SBO 17.96 @ 76.99
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08-29-2006, 06:00 PM
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Keepin it Real
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im just bustin his balls
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08-30-2006, 12:05 PM
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yea i got a friend doin this for me ...and yea im a noob
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08-30-2006, 04:27 PM
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isnt the 2.4 one of the GM 4 bangers that has the paper filter sitting in front of the tranny? If i remember right it has the 32mm plastic cap u take off and pull the filter out. It looks like a freakin fuel filter without a housing around it. I could be wrong. If it is the canister type filter then i think the fram oil filter number is 3387A or 3675, but its been a while since i messed with one.
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08-30-2006, 11:46 PM
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When I got my Alero last year I started with semi-synth 5w30 for about 6 months then I did an oil flush of the engine to remove the gunk, and switched to full synth. It's really your choice.
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08-31-2006, 12:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by projectalero
isnt the 2.4 one of the GM 4 bangers that has the paper filter sitting in front of the tranny? If i remember right it has the 32mm plastic cap u take off and pull the filter out. It looks like a freakin fuel filter without a housing around it. I could be wrong. If it is the canister type filter then i think the fram oil filter number is 3387A or 3675, but its been a while since i messed with one.
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that is the 2.2 ecotec
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