2008 Pontiac G6 Support Question
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Question posted by sandraharfield on June 3rd, 2016
Oil Changes
what kind of oil to use for oil change?
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on June 6th, 2016 3:33 AM
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According to the owner's manual (page 5-23) you should use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
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Owner's Manual - Page 104
...the electronics in START for a few seconds or until the oil warms up to prevent cranking motor damage. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try , to allow the oil to the START position, and then released when the engine begins...up and lubricates all the way to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
Owner's Manual - Page 106
...V6 engines, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner box on the passenger's side of oil you contact your vehicle. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
{CAUTION:
Plugging...can give you do not, it away from moving engine parts. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where ...
Owner's Manual - Page 173
....
You could be low on page 2-18.
3-41 You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Security Light
For information regarding this manual for changing engine oil. When the light comes on and stays on briefly when you might have some other...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... past driving conditions. The fuel economy data used at a particular moment and changes frequently as driving conditions change , this screen cannot be used to zero, press and hold the enter ... KM) INST (Instantaneous Fuel
Economy)
• AV SPEED (Average Vehicle Speed) • OIL LIFE (Engine Oil Life System) • Tire Pressure
TRIP A or TRIP B: Press the information button until ...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
.... Tire Pressure: The pressure for each of the oil's remaining useful life. It alerts you to scroll through each tire can be available on page 5-24. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change the oil on page 5-21. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on a schedule consistent with your vehicle. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 179
... DISABLED
This message displays if the starting of the vehicle's doors are not closed completely.
If this message displays if the cargo divider is disabled. CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when the life of the vehicle's tires needs to be checked.
See Trunk on page 2-13, Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... before using the retractable hardtop. TOP TOO COLD
If your vehicle's audio display by pressing the MENU button. 3-50 Wait for more information. Make sure that time. OIL LIFE RESET... the hardtop pump motor temperature is displayed, you choose English, all information will also change the trip odometer, temperature, and average fuel economy displays.
When you choose metric, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
...5-14 for the V6 engine, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. Notice: Do not add too much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, the engine could... you are through.
5-22 If the engine has so much oil. L4 Engine
V6 Engine
Be sure to add enough oil to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the MIN mark for the L4 engine or below the...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
... showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. What Kind of the oil container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by your vehicle. 5-23 Look for and use the recommended oil can result in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for this information...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
... provide easier cold starting and better protection for the engine at this work properly, you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. If you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for good performance and engine protection.
Owner's Manual - Page 261
... least one second.
Clean your skin for very long. Whenever the oil is required.
Used oil can calculate when the next oil change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use and disposal of water. Repeat the procedure. To reset the oil life system: 1. Display OIL LIFE RESET on page 3-46. 2. Instead, recycle it by putting it...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change . If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required.
See...air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each engine oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to release loose dust and...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended ...64257;lter in Additional Required Services, and be burned. Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.9L Engine)
When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
A good time to stop flames if the engine backfires. Disconnect the ...fluid level is when the engine oil is off the cover. 4.
Owner's Manual - Page 271
... cool before attempting any repair. The temperature gage indicates an overheat condition exists. The engine oil will be avoided. If you still have the overheat warning, you can drive. Turn on... exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. In this for about 10 minutes. If it cools down. If ...
Owner's Manual - Page 279
... to be damaged. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-104.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. Notice:
• Using the wrong fluid can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have...
Owner's Manual - Page 358
... keep your vehicle in flation can even affect the quality of emissions from your vehicle.
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed in good condition, be covered by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be sure to maintain your vehicle in good...
Owner's Manual - Page 360
..., and lubricants to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system. We recommend the use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on 10 months or more often. When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are described in good condition...
Owner's Manual - Page 361
... section. Inspect restraint system components. Visually check for any needed . Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. Reset oil life system. See footnote (a). See footnote (d). Scheduled Maintenance
Service Change engine oil and filter. Inspect suspension and steering components. If necessary, replace filter. See footnote (k).
Owner's Manual - Page 365
... at the intervals specified to perform these underhood checks at each engine oil change. (l) Change automatic transmission fluid if the vehicle is important to the engine not covered...13.
If you do not use your warranty. Engine Oil Level Check
Notice: It is mainly driven under any of these conditions, the fluid does not require changing. (m) Visually inspect belt for ...
Owner's Manual - Page 366
... securely. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be injured. 1. The vehicle should start the engine ...each gear. Try to the correct pressures. Tire Pressure on page 2-31. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-77.
6-10 Check the tires for wear and...Oil Life System service notification. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page...
