Pontiac 6000
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Pontiac 6000 — from 1985 to 1991.
1985–1991 Pontiac 6000
2.5L I4 (LR8) · FWD
92 hp / 134 lb-ft
Transmission
Type3-Speed Automatic (TH125C)
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Fuel
Tank15.7 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1985–1991 Pontiac 6000
2.8L V6 (LB6) · FWD
125 hp / 160 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T60)
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity12.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Fuel
Tank15.7 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1987–1991 Pontiac 6000
2.8L V6 (LB6) · AWD
125 hp / 160 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T60)
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity12.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Differentials
Front fluid80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil
Transfer Case
FluidDexron III ATF
Fuel
Tank15.7 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi