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Pontiac 6000 V6-173 2.8L (1988)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil (Capacity Specifications): Specifications

Make
Pontiac
Model
6000
Engine
V6-173 2.8L
Year
1988
Section
Engine Oil › Specifications › Capacity Specifications
MaintenanceCapacity Specifications
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Engine Oil: Capacity Specifications

TYPE ..................................................................................................................................................................................  SG(Motor Oil, API Service SG)

 ..................................................................................................................................................................................  SH(Motor Oil, API Service SH)

Use energy conserving oils.

CAPACITY, Refill:                                       
1987 4-cyl. 2.5L Somerset, Skylark w/Auto. Trans., Century............................................................................................................2.8 Liters     3.0 Quarts
1987 Others, 1988-94.........................................................................................................................................................................3.8 Liters     4.0 Quarts
Capacity shown is without filter.  When replacing filter, additional oil may be needed
2.0L Turbo:
Above 40°F (4°C).............................................................................................................................................................................................................30**
All temperatures.........................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30*
1987-88 3.0L V6, 3.8L V6;
1990 3.8L V6 Code L:
1991-94 3.3L V6, 3.8L V6:
Above 40°F (4°C).............................................................................................................................................................................................................30**
Above 0°F (-18°C).....................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30*
Below 60°F (-18°C).......................................................................................................................................................................................................5W-30
1987-94
All others:
Above 40°F (4°C).............................................................................................................................................................................................................30**
Above 0°F (-18°C).......................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30
All temperatures...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5W-30*
*Preferred
**Use only if other specified grades are unavailable

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