Oil change need help

Gioxta · 08-29-2006, 02:46 AM

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

Redog · 08-29-2006, 04:17 AM

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

ptrudel · 08-29-2006, 07:56 AM

5w30 is what's recommended

Gioxta · 08-29-2006, 03:40 PM

thx i got the v4 so i just wanted to know thanks for the help guys

jackal2000 · 08-29-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gioxta

thx i got the v4

LMAO silly noob

for advanced oil questions go to www.bobistheoilguy.com seriously thats a site.

ptrudel · 08-29-2006, 05:30 PM

leave him alone lol

i spotted it but didnt say anything...be nice

Redog · 08-29-2006, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gioxta

thx i got the v4 so i just wanted to know thanks for the help guys

Maybe you shouldn't be doing this yourself

jackal2000 · 08-29-2006, 06:00 PM

im just bustin his balls

Gioxta · 08-30-2006, 12:05 PM

yea i got a friend doin this for me ...and yea im a noob

08-30-2006, 04:27 PM

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.

siether · 08-30-2006, 11:46 PM

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.

Oldsman · 08-31-2006, 12:13 AM

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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.

that is the 2.2 ecotec