Saturn Ion
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Saturn Ion — from 2003 to 2007.
2003–2007 Saturn Ion
2.2L I4 (L61) · FWD
140 hp / 145 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGM Manual Transmission Fluid
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2003–2007 Saturn Ion
2.2L I4 (L61) · FWD
140 hp / 145 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T40-E)
FluidDEXRON-VI ATF
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2004–2007 Saturn Ion
2.4L I4 (LE5) · FWD
170 hp / 167 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGM Manual Transmission Fluid
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi