Pontiac

G8

Oil life reset & oil change capacity

Engines covered

3.6L V6 · 6.0L V8

Model years

2008–2009

GM Driver Information Center · covers model years 2008–2009

Chevrolet · GMC · Buick · Cadillac (most models, ~2000 and newer)

1
Turn the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine. On push-button vehicles, press START twice without touching the brake.
2
Use the steering-wheel DIC controls (or the INFO button on older clusters) to page to the OIL LIFE REMAINING display.
3
Press and hold the ✓/ENTER (or RESET/SET) button for about 5 seconds until the display flashes, then shows 100%.
4
Turn the ignition OFF, then start the engine and confirm the change-oil message is gone.

Tip: On many 2014-and-newer models you can also reset from the touchscreen: Settings → Vehicle → Oil Life → Reset.

Oil needed for an oil change

6.0–8.0 qt (5.7–7.6 L)

Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.

Type of oil

5W-30 conventional / synthetic blend

Oil filter part number

ACDelco PF48 (V8) · PF457G / PF2232 (V6/4-cyl)

Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.

Where to buy

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