Pontiac Torrent (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Pontiac Torrent (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3,9 to 9 liters. Service intervals include changes at 50000 miles and 100000 miles. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Torrent 3.6 V6 (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Torrent 3.6 V6 (2007-2009)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Torrent 3.4 V6 (2005-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,9-4,2 liter
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: 5/1
Torrent 3.4 V6 (2005-2009)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,9-4,2 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 5/1
Torrent 3.4 V6 (2005-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Torrent 3.4 V6 (2005-2009)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 automatic transaxle carries two distinct capacity figures: a partial service fill of 3.9-4.2 liters and a full overhaul capacity of 9 liters. The smaller figure reflects the amount of fluid exchanged during a routine drain-and-fill, while the larger figure represents the total system volume when the transaxle is completely emptied, such as during a rebuild or full disassembly.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 3.4 V6 transaxle fluid change interval is set at 100,000 miles, regardless of whether the service involves the partial 3.9-4.2 liter fill or the full 9 liter capacity.
  • Under severe use conditions, the same 3.4 V6 transaxle requires fluid changes at 50,000 miles, cutting the normal-use interval in half. Severe use typically involves conditions such as frequent towing, stop-and-go driving, or operation in extreme temperatures, all of which accelerate fluid degradation.
  • The 3.6 V6 engine, available in the Torrent from 2007-2009, shares the 9 liter full transaxle capacity with the 3.4 V6, indicating both engines use a similarly sized automatic transaxle assembly in terms of total fluid volume.
  • The 3.6 V6 transaxle follows the same interval structure as the 3.4 V6: 100,000 miles under normal conditions and 50,000 miles under severe conditions. No partial service fill figure equivalent to the 3.4 V6's 3.9-4.2 liter range appears in the 3.6 V6 specifications.
  • The 3.4 V6 spans the full 2005-2009 model range, while the 3.6 V6 entered the lineup only for 2007-2009, meaning the 3.4 V6 is the sole engine configuration covered by the automatic transaxle specifications for the 2005-2006 model years.

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