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2009 Pontiac Vibe GT, Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 8.00 OZS. | 0.23 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 0.98 LBS. | 0.44 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.4L Eng | Drain and Refill | 3.70 QTS. | 3.5 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid WS | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 0.53 QTS. | 0.5 L | Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 80W-90, GL-5 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 2.4L Eng | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water | After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.4L Eng | w/Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | API - SAE 5W-20 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 13.20 GALS. | 49.96 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.4L Eng | Drain and Refill | 2.60 QTS. | 2.46 L | GM Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid or GL- 5, SAE 75W-90 | S | |
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | N/A | N/A | Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021669) or SAE 80W-90, GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.