2008 Pontiac G8 transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2008 Pontiac G8 uses a 5-speed automatic and a 6-speed automatic - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 2 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2008 Pontiac G8.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2008 Pontiac G8: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
3.6L 6-cylinder5-speed automaticAutomatic (S5)RWD
6.0L 8-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)RWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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