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Pontiac Solstice

Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Pontiac Solstice — from 2006 to 2009.

20062009 Pontiac Solstice

2.4L I4 Ecotec (LE5) · RWD

177 hp / 166 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
FilterPF454

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual (Aisin AF33)
FluidGM Synchromesh MTF
Drain & fill2.2 qt
Full capacity2.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank13.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/45R18
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 225/45R18 tires

Battery

Group size90
CCA550 A
Shop group 90 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.042 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver21"
Passenger20"
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
Drive belt100,000 mi

20072009 Pontiac Solstice

2.0L I4 Turbocharged Ecotec (LNF) · RWD

260 hp / 260 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.5 qt
FilterPF454

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual (Aisin AF33)
FluidGM Synchromesh MTF
Drain & fill2.2 qt
Full capacity2.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank13.8 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/45R18
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 225/45R18 tires

Battery

Group size90
CCA550 A
Shop group 90 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver21"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi