Engine Oil
5W-30
Full Synthetic
Capacity
4.5 qt
with filter
4.2 qt without filter
OEM spec: API SP
The 2010 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 2010 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 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES STRUCTURE:BODY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SB-09271C POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) 2010-01-01
PONTIAC/SATURN/BUICK/GMC/CHEVROLET: TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION UPDATE. A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE ECM AND TCM ON CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. THIS NEW CALIBRATION WILL IMPROVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CHARACTERISTICS FOR DOWNSHIFT HESITATION, DELAYED SHIFTING, AND SHIFTING AT THE WRONG TIME. *PE
PIE-0047 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY 2010-10-01
GENERAL MOTORS: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-CHEMICAL DAMAGE ON INNER SURFACES OF FUEL TANK. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR PERFORMANCE, DECREASED ACCELERATION AND/OR AN INOPERATIVE FUEL GAUGE. NO MODELS LISTED EXCEPT SATURN AND HUMMERS; INCLUDES ALL PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *PE UPDATED 5/9/11. *PE
PB-10085 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW 2011-02-01
CHEVROLET PONTIAC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT/SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE-REROUTE WIRE HARNESS/REPLACE CONNECTORS. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WEAR WHICH COULD LEAD TO CORROSION IN THE CONNECTOR TERMINAL PINS AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BODY MAIN WIRING HARNESS AND THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG. MODELS MALIBU AND G6. *PE UPDATED 8/19/10. *PE UPDATED 8/25/10. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE UPDATED 5/20/11. *PE UPDATED 6/22/11. *PE
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$4,560–$5,040
Dealer Retail
$5,280–$6,000
Estimated values assume average condition and mileage for vehicle age.
Source: estimated
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