Engine Oil
5W-30
Full Synthetic
Capacity
4.5 qt
with filter
4.2 qt without filter
OEM spec: API SP
The 2006 Pontiac G6 takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
⚑ QUICK DIY TIPS FOR THE 2006 PONTIAC G6
Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Pontiac — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval. Viscosity 5W-30
Oil type Full Synthetic
Capacity (with filter) 4.5 qt
Capacity (w/o filter) 4.2 qt
OEM spec API SP
Filter Options
No filter cross-references added yet.
Drain Bolt & Hardware
Drain bolt specs not yet added.
5k mi 7.5k mi 10k mi 15k mi 20k mi 30k mi 50k mi 60k mi 90k mi 100k mi
≈ every 6 months
▸ Change Engine Oil & Filterspark plug
14mm thread, aluminum head
18 ft-lb · 24.4 Nm
All categories AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR AIR BAGS:FRONTAL SEAT BELTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL STEERING EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) UNKNOWN OR OTHER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES STRUCTURE:BODY VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SEAT BELTS:FRONT VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
TSB-09-09-41-002 AIR BAGS 2009-04-01
GENERAL MOTORS: SIR/AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) DTCS 023, 024, 063, 064, 065 SET (INSPECT PPS SYSTEM WIRING AND/OR CONNECTORS). *PE
SB-09-06-04-007A ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2009-04-01
SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT RISE ABOVE THE 3/4 MARK AFTER A FILL UP OR THE FUEL GAUGE APPEARS STUCK. AN ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ON RARE OCCASIONS, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ THE CORRECT LEVEL WHICH MAY RESULT IN A NO START CONDITION DUE TO A LOW FUEL LEVEL. *PE
PIC-5169 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 2009-05-01
PONTIAC/CHEVROLET/SATURN: THE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE (DOOR UNLOCKED). IF THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ROD IS MIS ADJUSTED WHEN THE DOOR IS LOCKED THEN CLOSED, THE LOCKING MECHANISM INTERNAL TO THE LATCH MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELEASE. *PE
Show all 105 TSBs(+102) Private Party
$3,420–$3,780
Dealer Retail
$3,960–$4,500
Estimated values assume average condition and mileage for vehicle age.
Source: estimated
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