2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Owners Manual

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008  Owners Manual A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-36.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. SeeCooling
System on page 5-29.
C. Brake Master C

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008  Owners Manual When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 engine, this is what you will see:
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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008  Owners Manual A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-36.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. SeeCooling
System on page 5-29.
C. Brake Master C

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008  Owners Manual When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, add at least
one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008  Owners Manual What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
For Vehicles With the 2.0L L4 Engine
Look for three things:
GM4718M
Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting
GM Standard GM4718M, such as Mobil 1
®or
equi

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008  Owners Manual You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with
the starburst symbol at all temperatures. Substitute
oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should not be
used for an oil change.
For Vehicles With th

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008  Owners Manual If you are in an area of extreme cold, where
the temperature falls below−20°F (−29°C), it is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both provide easier
c

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PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008  Owners Manual How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change
your engine oil and �lter based on vehicle use. Whenever
the oil is changed, reset the system so it can cal