Pontiac Sunfire
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Pontiac Sunfire — from 1995 to 2005.
1995–2002 Pontiac Sunfire
2.2L I4 OHV (L61) · FWD
115 hp / 135 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Getrag F23)
FluidGM Synchromesh MTF
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Fuel
Tank14.3 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service36,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1995–2002 Pontiac Sunfire
2.2L I4 OHV (L61) · FWD
115 hp / 135 lb-ft
Transmission
Type3-Speed Automatic (3T40)
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill4.2 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Fuel
Tank14.3 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2003–2005 Pontiac Sunfire
2.2L I4 Ecotec (L61) · FWD
140 hp / 150 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Getrag F23)
FluidGM Synchromesh MTF
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Fuel
Tank14.3 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2003–2005 Pontiac Sunfire
2.2L I4 Ecotec (L61) · FWD
140 hp / 150 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T45-E)
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill6.9 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Fuel
Tank14.3 gal
TypeRegular 87
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