Pontiac Grand Prix Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Pontiac Grand Prix takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.5-6 qt with a filter change, on 2007-2008 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2005-2006 models use 0W-30 (4.5-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008 | 5W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005-2006 | 0W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 0W-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 Grand Prix year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Pontiac Grand Prix take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Pontiac Grand Prix takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.5-6 qt with a filter change, on 2007-2008 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2005-2006 models use 0W-30 (4.5-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Pontiac Grand Prix take?
About 4.5-6 qt with a filter change on 2007-2008 models, and 4.5-6 qt on 2005-2006 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 Grand Prix?
Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2007-2008: 5W-30; 2005-2006: 0W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 4 of 4 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3.8L 6-cyl, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, 5.3L 8-cyl (LS4) and CarSpecFinder - Pontiac Grand Prix oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.