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Pontiac GTO

Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Pontiac GTO — from 2004 to 2006.

20042004 Pontiac GTO

5.7L V8 (LS1) · RWD

350 hp / 365 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF52

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual (Tremec T56)
FluidGM Synchromesh MTF
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity13.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank18.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/45ZR17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/45ZR17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA690 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.06 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20042004 Pontiac GTO

5.7L V8 (LS1) · RWD

350 hp / 365 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF52

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.4 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity13.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank18.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/45ZR17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/45ZR17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA690 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.06 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20052006 Pontiac GTO

6.0L V8 (LS2) · RWD

400 hp / 400 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF52

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual (Tremec T56)
FluidGM Synchromesh MTF
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity14.8 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank18.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/45ZR17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/45ZR17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA690 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20052006 Pontiac GTO

6.0L V8 (LS2) · RWD

400 hp / 400 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF52

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L65-E)
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.4 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity14.8 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank18.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/45ZR17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/45ZR17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA690 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi