2009 Pontiac G3 Wave Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4D Hatchback, D16/MLM takes (4.75 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Hatchback, Y4M/MLM takes (4.75 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, D16/MLM takes (4.75 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, Y4M/MLM takes (4.75 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic takes (4.75 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, D16/MLM takes (4.75 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM takes (4.75 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes (4.75 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, D16/MLM takes (4.75 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, Y4M/MLM takes (4.75 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4D Hatchback, D16/MLM: , 4.75 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Hatchback, Y4M/MLM: , 4.75 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, D16/MLM: , 4.75 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, Y4M/MLM: , 4.75 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic: , 4.75 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, D16/MLM: , 4.75 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM: , 4.75 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic: , 4.75 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, D16/MLM: , 4.75 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, Y4M/MLM: , 4.75 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4D Hatchback, D16/MLM | 4.75 QTS. | — | — | |
| Base, 4D Hatchback, Y4M/MLM | 4.75 QTS. | — | — | |
| Base, 4D Sedan, D16/MLM | 4.75 QTS. | — | — | |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Y4M/MLM | 4.75 QTS. | — | — | |
| SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic | 4.75 QTS. | — | — | |
| SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, D16/MLM | 4.75 QTS. | — | — | |
| SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM | 4.75 QTS. | — | — | |
| SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic | 4.75 QTS. | — | — | |
| SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, D16/MLM | 4.75 QTS. | — | — | |
| SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, Y4M/MLM | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
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2009 Pontiac G3 Wave factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.6 quarts (6.24 L)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4D Hatchback, D16/MLM uses ; Base, 4D Hatchback, Y4M/MLM uses ; Base, 4D Sedan, D16/MLM uses ; Base, 4D Sedan, Y4M/MLM uses ; SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic uses ; SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, D16/MLM uses ; SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM uses ; SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses ; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, D16/MLM uses ; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, Y4M/MLM uses .
How much oil does a 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4D Hatchback, D16/MLM holds 4.75 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Hatchback, Y4M/MLM holds 4.75 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, D16/MLM holds 4.75 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, Y4M/MLM holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, D16/MLM holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, D16/MLM holds 4.75 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard, Y4M/MLM holds 4.75 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave?
Yes. The factory-specified viscosity is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.