Pontiac Solstice (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Pontiac Solstice (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 7 liters. Service intervals include 50000 miles and 100000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Solstice 2.0 16V Turbo (2006-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: 5L40/50-E 5/1
Solstice 2.0 16V Turbo (2006-2009)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 5L40/50-E 5/1
Solstice 2.4 16V (2006-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: 5L40/50-E 5/1
Solstice 2.4 16V (2006-2009)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 5L40/50-E 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Pontiac Solstice automatic transmission service fill capacity is 7 liters across both the 2.0 16V Turbo and 2.4 16V engine configurations for 2006-2009.
  • A service fill capacity, as opposed to an overhaul or dry fill figure, reflects the amount of fluid added during a drain-and-refill service rather than the total system volume, meaning the 7-liter figure applies specifically to routine fluid changes rather than a complete transmission rebuild.
  • Under normal use conditions, the automatic transmission fluid change interval for the 2.0 16V Turbo is 100,000 miles.
  • Under severe use conditions, the same 2.0 16V Turbo configuration carries a reduced change interval of 50,000 miles, half the normal-use figure, while the service fill capacity of 7 liters remains unchanged.
  • The 2.4 16V naturally aspirated engine shares the identical interval structure, with a 100,000-mile change interval under normal use and a 50,000-mile interval under severe use.
  • The consistent 7-liter service fill capacity across both engine variants for 2006-2009 indicates the same automatic transmission unit was paired with both the turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines in the Solstice lineup.

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