2008 Pontiac Solstice - Maintenance & Specs
The 2008 Pontiac Solstice belongs to a Pontiac Solstice lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 2 model years, from 2008 to 2009. Engine options on record include the 2.0L, 2.4L, 2.0L I4 / 2.4L I4. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 5-spd. This 2008 car is the earliest model year on record for the Pontiac Solstice.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 5.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Dex-Cool coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 20 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (86), service brakes, hydraulic (27), electrical system (7). A representative report reads: "The passenger presence sensor was fixed by the GM dealer after the safety recall was issued, but has failed again and now doesn't work. because the failure..." There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...2 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 19 city / 26 highway MPG, 21 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,750.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 5.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 21 MPG |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| Open recalls on record | 5 |
| Technical service bulletins | 53 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.