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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
thx i got the v4


LMAO silly noob

for advanced oil questions go to www.bobistheoilguy.com (http://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
thx i got the v4 so i just wanted to know thanks for the help guys

:wtf2: 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 :(
projectalero
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
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