Engine Speciﬁcations | Pontiac G8 specification

						Technical Data		10-3

	Application				Capacities

				English			Metric
				English			Metric

Fuel Tank				19.3 gal			73.0 L

Wheel Nut Torque				125 lb ft			170 Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual.
		Engine Speciﬁcations

Engine		VIN Code		Transmission			Spark Plug Gap

3.6L V6 Engine		7		Automatic			0.043 in (1.10 mm)

6.0L V8 Engine		Y		Automatic			0.040 in (1.02 mm)

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Pontiac G8 manual Engine Speciﬁcations, Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap

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Controls MaintenanceSeats and Restraints Windows Propriétaires Canadiens Using this ManualCanadian Owners Index Vehicle Symbols Iv Preface Airbag System Safety BeltsFront Seats Rear Seats Manual Seats Power SeatsLumbar Seat Adjustment Front Seats Reclining Seatbacks Head Restraints Rear Seat Operation Safety BeltsRear Seats Heated Seats Why Safety Belts Work Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly What is wrong with this? Belt is buckled in the wrong buckle Belt is over an armrest Belt is behind the body Belt is twisted across the body Lap-Shoulder Belt Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Safety Belt Pretensioners Comfort guide to the safety belt Safety Belt Extender Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After Crash Safety Belt CheckCare of Safety Belts Airbag System Seats and Restraints Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar Where Are the Airbags? When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Seats and Restraints What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate?How Does an Airbag Restrain? Seats and Restraints United States Canada Passenger Sensing System Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag System Check Older Children Child RestraintsReplacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Infants and Young Children Seats and Restraints What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Booster Seats Child Restraint SystemsRear-Facing Infant Seat Forward-Facing Child Seat Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint Where to Put RestraintSecuring an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LatchLower Anchors Rear Seat Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position Seats and Restraints Replacing Latch System Parts After a Crash Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Right Front Seat Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Windows KeysDoors and Locks Theft-Deterrent Systems Keys Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Remote Trunk Release Press and hold to open the trunk Remote Keyless Entry RKE System OperationRKE with Remote Start Shown Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Battery ReplacementRemote Vehicle Start If the vehicle has this feature, press Personal Identity Keys Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Engine Using Remote Start Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work Extending Engine Run TimeShutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start Manual Door Locks Doors and LocksDoor Locks Rear Door Security Locks Power Door Locks Emergency Trunk Release Handle TrunkRemote Trunk Release Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent Systems Immobilizer Operation Disarming the System Content Theft-DeterrentArming the System Windows How to Detect a Tamper Condition Express-Down Window Power WindowsRear Power Windows Sun Visors Compass MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror Compass Variance Outside Power Mirrors Obstruction Detection SunroofOutside Convex Mirror Center Console Storage StorageStorage Glove Box Storage OnStar System Instrument Panel OverviewDriver Information Center DIC Instrument Panel Overview Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverHazard Warning Flashers Horn Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlReducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Ending Cruise Control Turn and Lane-Change SignalsUsing Cruise Control on Hills Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Washer Intermittent For a delayedWindshield Wipers Accessory Power Outlets Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Cluster Speedometer Safety Belt RemindersSafety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light There is an airbag readiness Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage Brake System Warning Light Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator LampTire Pressure Light Tpms Light Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Highbeam On Light Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator LightSecurity Light Fog Lamp Light Fuel Gage Oil Pressure Gage Trip/Fuel Menu Items Driver Information Center DICDIC Operation Displays DIC Buttons Odometer/Trip Odometer SpeedometerTire Pressure Customize Options OverSpeed RangeAvg AverageSpeed/Avg Average Fuel Manual OverSpeed Programming the OverSpeed PresetsAdjusting the Setting During an OverSpeed Warning Active Select On ABS FaultAirbag Fault DIC Warnings Messages $ Brake Alarm ActivatedBattery Saver Mode On Alternator Low Fuel Engine Temp Temperature HotContact Dealer Cruise On, Cruise Off Cruise Active, and Cruise Inactive $ Park Brake Replace Battery Remote KeySafety Mode Active and Power Reduced OverSpeed Sport Shift Service Charging SystemService Engine Oil Service Vehicle Soon Check XX Tire Pressure Tire Pressure System FaultUsing the Customization Menu DIC Vehicle Customization Auto unlock Reset settingsExit Security Trip Computer Lighting Remote Key programming Language OnStar System OnStar ServicesAvailable Services with Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Steering Wheel Controls OnStar Hands-Free CallingOnStar Virtual Advisor Your Responsibility How OnStar Service Works Exterior Lamps Controls LightingLighting Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps DRL Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lamps Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down ProtectionDome Lamps Perimeter Lighting Audio Systems Audio Systems Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Setting the ClockRadio with Single CD Player Radio with Single CD Player Radios Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Playing the Radio Finding a Station Setting the Tone Bass/Treble Setting Preset Stations Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade Infotainment Loading CDs Using the CD PlayerRadio Message Security Lockout Active Playing CDs Ejecting CDs Random Track Random Disc Care of the CD Player Playing an MP3 DiscCare of CDs CD Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Infotainment Additional Features Infotainment Turn the volume knob until AUD Setup audio setup highlights Infotainment MP3 CD-R / CD-RW Disc Using an MP3Personal Identity Memories Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Independent Tone Memories Order of Play Root DirectoryEmpty Directory or Folder No Folder Playing an MP3 Preprogrammed Playlists Hold for more than two seconds to go to the previous folder QRScroll Wheel Control Theft-Deterrent FeatureAudio Steering Wheel Controls FM Stereo Radio ReceptionFixed Mast Antenna Climate Control System Temperature ControlClimate Controls Climate Controls Air Conditioning Air Delivery Mode Control Passenger Compartment Air Filter RecirculationRear Window Defogger Automatic Operation Automatic Climate Control System Manual Operation Air Conditioning Sensors EXT Temp Operation Tips Outlet AdjustmentRemote Start Climate Control Operation Fuel Starting and Operating Your VehicleDriving Your Vehicle Ignition Positions Then your vehicle needs serviceStarting Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Retained Accessory Power RAP Starting the Engine To Use The Engine Coolant Heater Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Out of Park on Driver Shift Control DSC Sport Shift ModePerformance Mode Lift Foot Mode Parking Brake Powertrain Braking Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission Torque Lock Shifting Out of ParkParking Over Things That Burn Running the Vehicle While Parked Engine Exhaust Drunk Driving Driving Your VehicleDefensive Driving Braking Control of a Vehicle Antilock Brake System ABS Braking in Emergencies Using ABSElectronic Stability Program Driving and Operating ESP Operation Steering Tips Power SteeringSteering Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery Skidding PassingLoss of Control Driving at Night Other Rainy Weather Tips Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsHydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads Before Leaving on a Long TripHighway Hypnosis Winter Driving If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Driving on Snow or Ice If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow Loading the Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Label Example Tire and Loading Information LabelSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit Example Certiﬁcation Label Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Fuel California Fuel Gasoline OctaneGasoline Speciﬁcations Fuels in Foreign Countries Additives Filling the Tank See Exterior Cleaning on Filling a Portable Fuel Container Headlamp Aiming ServiceBulb Replacement Owner Checks Towing ServiceTire Changing Jump Starting California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Accessories ModiﬁcationsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Doing Your Own Service Work Hood Release Owner Checks V6 Engine Engine Compartment Overview V8 Engine Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine OilEngine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Engine Oil Additives When to Change Engine OilHow to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Engine Oil Life System What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/FilterWhen to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Coolant Automatic Transmission Fluid What to Use Adding Coolant Radiator Pressure CapChecking Coolant If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Engine OverheatingIf Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Cooling System V8 Engine How to Add Coolant to the Cooling System Vehicle Service and Care How to Check Power Steering Fluid Power Steering FluidPower Steering Fluid Level Adding Washer Fluid Adding Power Steering FluidWindshield Washer Fluid Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement What to Add BrakesBrake Fluid Brake Pedal Travel Brake AdjustmentBrake Wear Vehicle Storage BatteryReplacing Brake System Parts Headlamp Aiming Driver Side Passenger Side Similar Headlamps and Parking Lamps Bulb ReplacementHalogen Bulbs Vehicle Service and Care Taillamps Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Replacement BulbsElectrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Instrument Panel Fuse Block Headlamp WiringPower Windows and Other Power Options Windshield Wiper Fuses Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Puller Shown Fuses Usage Relays Usage Engine Compartment Fuse BlockFuses Usage Circuit Usage FL9 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Puller Shown Fuses Usage Reverse Lockout Rear Compartment Fuse Block Tires Passenger P-Metric Tire Example Tire Sidewall Labeling Compact Spare Tire Example Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies Tire Size Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Vehicle on Radial Ply Tire a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords Inﬂation Tire Pressure Recommended Cold Tire Inﬂation Occupant and Cargo WeightWhen to Check How to Check High-Speed Operation Tire Pressure Monitor System Vehicle Service and Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Tpms Malfunction Light and Message Tpms Sensor Matching Process Tire Inspection and Rotation Vehicle Service and Care Buying New Tires When It Is Time for New Tires Vehicle Service and Care Different Size Tires and Wheels Treadwear Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aUniform Tire Quality Grading Traction AA, A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Used Replacement Wheels Wheel Replacement If a Tire Goes Flat Tire ChangingTire Chains Tire Sealant Compressor Kit Tire Sealant Tire Sealant Compressor Kit V8 Engine Vehicle Service and Care See Roadside Assistance Program on Vehicle Service and Care Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire or vehicle Vehicle Service and Care Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister Changing a Flat Tire V6 Engine Spare Tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Tools Removing the Flat Tire Installing Spare Tire Put the compact spare tire near you Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Service and Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Compact Spare Tire Jump Starting Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Service and Care Shift Lock Manual Release TowingTowing Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Recreational Vehicle Towing If you do, here are some important points If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue Weight of the Trailer Hitches Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresSafety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Passing Driving with a TrailerTowing with the Electronic Stability Program ESP Following Distance Parking on Hills Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerDriving On Grades Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Interior CleaningWhen You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer Towing Vehicle Service and Care Leather Fabric/Carpet Finish Care Exterior CleaningCleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Washing Your Vehicle Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Weatherstrips Tires Windshield and Wiper Blades Chemical Paint Spotting Underbody MaintenanceSheet Metal Damage Finish Damage Description Usage Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials 100 Vehicle Service and Care Capacities Speciﬁcations Service Parts Identiﬁcation LabelVehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Application Capacities English Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Engine Speciﬁcations Technical Data Introduction Service MaintenanceService and Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment Maintenance RequirementsUsing the Maintenance Schedule Proper replacement parts, ﬂuids, and lubricants to use Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Additional Required Services Additional Required Services 120 160 200 Maintenance FootnotesAdditional Required Services cont’d Inspect engine accessory drive belt Service and Maintenance At Least Once a Month Owner Checks ServicesAt Each Fuel Fill Ignition Transmission Lock Check Starter Switch CheckAt Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Underbody Flushing Service Usage Fluid/Lubricant Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers Maintenance Replacement Parts V6 Engine V8 Engine Engine Drive Belt Routing Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Maintenance Record cont’d Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance Customer Information That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst Online Owner Center allows you to Online Owner CenterUnited States only United States Customer Assistance Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY UsersCustomer Assistance Offices My GM Canada Canada only Overseas Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement ProgramCanada Customer Assistance Who is Covered? Services ProvidedRoadside Assistance Program Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance Canada only Calling For Assistance Scheduling Service AppointmentsTowing and Road Service Exclusions Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Shuttle ServiceCourtesy Transportation Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Collision Damage RepairAdditional Program Information Collision Parts Insuring Your Vehicle Repair Facility If a Crash Occurs Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications Ordering InformationService Bulletins Owner Information Event Data Recorders Vehicle Data Recording Privacy Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation Rfid OnStarNavigation System Customer Information Index CD, MP3 EDR Hazard Warning Flashers Owner Checks Services 11-9 Recommended Fluids Lubricants MP3 Reception General Motors Security Light Service Accessories 12-16 Index