Pontiac Solstice Engine Oil Level Check
Notice: It is important to check the Pontiac Solstice Engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the Pontiac Solstice Engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the Pontiac Solstice Engine not covered by the Pontiac Solstice
warranty.
Check the Pontiac Solstice Engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary.
Check the Pontiac Solstice Engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary.
Tire Inspection and Inflation Check
Inspect the Pontiac Solstice’s tires for wear and make sure they
are inflated to the correct pressures.
Pontiac Solstice Engine Oil (2.4L L4 Pontiac Solstice Engine)
Pontiac Solstice Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Pontiac Solstice Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your Pontiac Solstice’s Pontiac Solstice Engine
Pontiac Solstice Engine Oil (2.0L L4 Pontiac Solstice Engine)
The Pontiac Solstice Engine requires a special Pontiac Solstice Engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the
American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Pontiac Solstice Engines
starburst symbol. However, not all synthetic API oils with the starburst
symbol will meet this GM standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
Pontiac Solstice Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL®
Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake System
Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Hydraulic Clutch System
Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Power Steering System
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Manual Pontiac Solstice Transmission
Manual Pontiac Solstice Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021806, in
Canada 89021807).
Automatic Pontiac Solstice Transmission
DEXRON®-VI Automatic
Pontiac Solstice Transmission Fluid.
Rear Axle
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021677, in
Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specification 9986115.
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 89021677, in
Canada 89021678) meeting GM
Specification 9986115. With a
complete drain and refill add
4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip
Axle Lubricant Additive
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052358, in
Canada 992694)
Pontiac Solstice Maintenance Replacement Parts
Pontiac Solstice Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L L4 Pontiac Solstice Engine 15925738 A3084C, 2.4L L4 Pontiac Solstice Engine 15287103 A3076C
Pontiac Solstice Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G
Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Pontiac Solstice Engine 12620540 41-108 2.4L L4 Pontiac Solstice Engine 12598004 41-103
Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 X VIN .035 in (0.90 mm)
2.4L L4 B VIN .040 in (1.01 mm)
Wiper Blades Driver Side — 16 in (40 cm) 10344209 Passenger Side — 22 in (55 cm) 10344210
Belt routing for air conditioning (AC) shown. Dotted line
represents routing for Pontiac Solstices without AC.
My Pontiac Solstice Maintenance
Notice: Pontiac Solstice Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections,
replacement parts, and recommended fluids and
lubricants as prescribed in the manual are
necessary to keep this Pontiac Solstice in good working
condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow
scheduled Pontiac Solstice Maintenance might not be covered by the
Pontiac Solstice warranty.
Your Pontiac Solstice and the Environment
Proper Pontiac Solstice Pontiac Solstice Maintenance not only helps to keep
the Pontiac Solstice in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended Pontiac Solstice Maintenance is
important. Improper Pontiac Solstice Pontiac Solstice Maintenance can even
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of
emissions from the Pontiac Solstice. To help protect the
environment, and to keep the Pontiac Solstice in good condition,
be sure to maintain the Pontiac Solstice properly.
Using the Pontiac Solstice Maintenance Schedule
We want to help keep this Pontiac Solstice in good working
condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive
it. You might drive very short distances only a few
times a week. Or you might drive long distances all the
time in very hot, dusty weather. You might use the
Pontiac Solstice in making deliveries. Or you might drive
it to work, to do errands, or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
Pontiac Solstices, Pontiac Solstice Maintenance needs vary. You might need more
frequent checks and replacements. So please read
the following and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep the Pontiac Solstice in good condition,
see your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer.
Performing Pontiac Solstice Maintenance work on a Pontiac Solstice can be
dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be
seriously injured. Do your own Pontiac Solstice Maintenance work
only if you have the required know-how and the
proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have
any doubt, see your dealer/retailer to have a
qualified Pontiac Solstice technician do the work.
Some Pontiac Solstice Maintenance services can be complex. So,
unless you are technically qualified and have the
necessary equipment, have your dealer/retailer do
these jobs.
When you go to your Pontiac Solstice dealer/retailer for service, trained
and supported service technicians will perform the
work using genuine parts.
Scheduled Pontiac Solstice Maintenance
When the CHANGE OIL SOON message displays on
the Driver Information Center (DIC), service is required
for the Pontiac Solstice. Have the Pontiac Solstice serviced as soon as
possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is
possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the
Pontiac Solstice Engine oil life system may not indicate that Pontiac Solstice
service is necessary for over a year. However,
the Pontiac Solstice Engine oil and filter must be changed at least
once a year and at this time the system must be reset.
Your dealer/retailer has trained service technicians
who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset
the Pontiac Solstice system.
If the Pontiac Solstice Engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally,
service the Pontiac Solstice within 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
since the last service. Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed. for information on the Pontiac Solstice Engine
Oil Life System and resetting the system.
When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are required.
Required services are described in the following for
“Pontiac Solstice Maintenance I” and “Pontiac Solstice Maintenance II.” Generally,
it is recommended that the first service be
Pontiac Solstice Maintenance I, the second service be Pontiac Solstice Maintenance II,
and then alternate Pontiac Solstice Maintenance I and Pontiac Solstice Maintenance II
thereafter. However, in some cases, Pontiac Solstice Maintenance II may
be required more often.
Pontiac Solstice Maintenance I — Use Pontiac Solstice Maintenance I if the CHANGE
OIL SOON message displays within 10 months since the
Pontiac Solstice was purchased or Pontiac Solstice Maintenance II was
performed.
Pontiac Solstice Maintenance II — Use Pontiac Solstice Maintenance II if the previous
service performed was Pontiac Solstice Maintenance I. Always use
Pontiac Solstice Maintenance II whenever the CHANGE OIL SOON
message displays 10 months or more since thelast service or if the message has not come on at all forone year.
Pontiac Solstice Maintenance Footnotes
(a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, fittings, and clamps; replace with genuine parts
as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a
pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap
and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser is recommended at least
once a year.
(d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if
contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or
damaged.
(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you
see anything that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
frayed safety belts replaced.
(f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the body doors,
hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release
pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, and console
door. More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak.
(g) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
(h) If driving regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the filter at each Pontiac Solstice Engine oil change.
(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer
perform this service. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j) A fluid loss in any Pontiac Solstice system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed.
(k) Change automatic Pontiac Solstice Transmission fluid and filter if the
Pontiac Solstice is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
− In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
− In hilly or mountainous terrain.
− Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
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