what type of oil
danielc24
05-16-2007, 12:38 PM
i have a 2000 v6 alero and i'm wondering what type of oil is recommended?
BNaylor
05-16-2007, 01:53 PM
Are you referring to viscosity or brand of oil?
Owner's manual recommends 5W-30 or 10W-30. Just about all name brand oils meet or exceed GM's requirements. I use Castrol brand.
Some Alero owners are having good luck with synthetic motor oil, however, it would depend on what mileage you have and the condition of engine seals/gaskets before switching over.
Owner's manual recommends 5W-30 or 10W-30. Just about all name brand oils meet or exceed GM's requirements. I use Castrol brand.
Some Alero owners are having good luck with synthetic motor oil, however, it would depend on what mileage you have and the condition of engine seals/gaskets before switching over.
scoopy03
05-16-2007, 03:48 PM
i have a 2000 v6 alero and i'm wondering what type of oil is recommended?
5w-30 is a good way to go it should even say that right on the cap.
5w-30 is a good way to go it should even say that right on the cap.
ken0001
05-20-2007, 07:34 AM
Are you referring to viscosity or brand of oil?
Owner's manual recommends 5W-30 or 10W-30. Just about all name brand oils meet or exceed GM's requirements. I use Castrol brand.
Some Alero owners are having good luck with synthetic motor oil, however, it would depend on what mileage you have and the condition of engine seals/gaskets before switching over.
I use Mobil 1 synthetic 5w30, great stuff in my Alero (99 2.4). Just my :2cents:
Owner's manual recommends 5W-30 or 10W-30. Just about all name brand oils meet or exceed GM's requirements. I use Castrol brand.
Some Alero owners are having good luck with synthetic motor oil, however, it would depend on what mileage you have and the condition of engine seals/gaskets before switching over.
I use Mobil 1 synthetic 5w30, great stuff in my Alero (99 2.4). Just my :2cents:
petermc
05-25-2007, 12:19 PM
5W-30 viscosity. lots of people are using Mobil 1 Synthetic and think its the greatest. It better be for the price. But as far as i know the 3400 has never had any sludge buildup problems and appears not to suffer from using any quality regular 5w-30 oil (ie: Quaker State, Penzoil, etc.). Just keep it changed regularily.:wink:
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