Pontiac G5 Oil Type & Capacity

The Pontiac G5 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5 qt with a filter change, on 2009 models. That has been the factory spec across every year we cover.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
20095W-305 qt

Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.

Every G5 year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Pontiac G5 take?

The Pontiac G5 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5 qt with a filter change, on 2009 models. That has been the factory spec across every year we cover.

How many quarts of oil does a Pontiac G5 take?

About 5 qt with a filter change 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 G5?

No - every year we cover uses 5W-30.

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