Pontiac G6 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Pontiac G6 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 4-5 qt with a filter change, on 2010 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2009 models use 0W-30 (4-5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5W-30 | 4-5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 0W-30 | 4-5.5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2007-2008 | 5W-30 | 4-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 5W-30 | 4-5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 5W-30 | 4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every G6 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Pontiac G6 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Pontiac G6 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 4-5 qt with a filter change, on 2010 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2009 models use 0W-30 (4-5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Pontiac G6 take?
About 4-5 qt with a filter change on 2010 models, and 4-5.5 qt on 2009 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Pontiac G6?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2010: 5W-30; 2009: 0W-30; 2007-2008: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 6 of 6 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Pontiac G6 oil, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2010 Pontiac G6, 2.4L 4-cyl and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2010 Pontiac G6, 3.5L 6-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.