Hey all. Picked up a super clean 08 with the 3.9 fuel management bs for my son. I have a huge oil stash but nothing dexos outside of 5w20 and this calls for 5-30. My choices in that flavor are PP HM or penzoil yellow bottle. Will it make a diff if it doesn't say dexos on the bottle or should I spring for some new oil?
3.9 Malibu can I use?
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GM D1G2 requirement come to be required until 2011 use your oil with confidence.
cars before 2011 don't need dexos
Before that, GM just used the API standards.
Also, you can probably find something to disable the AFM
Before that, GM just used the API standards.
Also, you can probably find something to disable the AFM
I rented a Pontiac G6 with the 3.9L engine years ago and was really impressed with it. The GM 60 degree V6 was a good reliable engine if not for the gasket fiasco that plagued them for many years. The 3.9L being one of the final iterations was very smooth with good power, and tons of low end torque for its intended application in cars. Even sounded good for a V6. One of best V6 engines of the time that's often overlooked IMO.
I would use a nice name brand synthetic 5w-30 year round. Mobil1 and Castrol Edge are two of my favorites.
I would use a nice name brand synthetic 5w-30 year round. Mobil1 and Castrol Edge are two of my favorites.
AC Delco 5w30 can be found cheap $2.60/qt at RockAuto.
I'd use up the PYB and PPHM,
And use the delco or something cheap, like this
https://www.govets.com/maintenance-...gine-oil-5w-30-synthetic-blend-5qt-en-2/
As said prior, Dexos isnt needed in this engine
I'd use up the PYB and PPHM,
And use the delco or something cheap, like this
https://www.govets.com/maintenance-...gine-oil-5w-30-synthetic-blend-5qt-en-2/
As said prior, Dexos isnt needed in this engine
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