Pontiac Vibe Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Pontiac Vibe takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4-4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2009-2010 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2007-2008 models use 5W-30 (4.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | 0W-20 | 4-4.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2007-2008 | 5W-30 | 4.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 5W-30 | 4.4-4.6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 5W-30 | 3.9-4.6 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 Vibe year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Pontiac Vibe take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Pontiac Vibe takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4-4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2009-2010 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2007-2008 models use 5W-30 (4.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Pontiac Vibe take?
About 4-4.4 qt with a filter change on 2009-2010 models, and 4.4 qt on 2007-2008 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 Vibe?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2009-2010: 0W-20; 2007-2008: 5W-30; 2006: 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 Vibe oil, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2010 Pontiac Vibe, 1.8L 4-cyl (LAY) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2010 Pontiac Vibe, 2.4L 4-cyl (2AZFE). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.