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2010 Pontiac G3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 G3.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2010 Pontiac G3 represented one of the final model years for this entry-level compact sedan before the Pontiac brand's discontinuation, serving as an affordable option in the subcompact segment built on a front-wheel-drive platform powered by a four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission; notably, this model achieved EPA fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined, while its maintenance specifications call for 4.8 quarts of 5W-30 API-certified engine oil, reflecting the straightforward mechanical design that characterized Pontiac's budget-oriented offerings of this era.

Model year2010200920082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/34/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter 55593191. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 590 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter55593191 alt 55594651
Engine air filter25199248
Spark plug25186682
Front wiper blades95980789 alt 95980792
Serpentine belt25195582 alt 25185133
Thermostat25189205 alt 55578419
Cabin air filter96962173

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length152.8 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase97.6 in
Curb weight2436 lb
Track (front / rear)57.1 / 55.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 34 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 6.6 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Manual Transmission FluidGM part number 89021806
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.8

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug6.6 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts81 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.125 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test17-23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature189-216 °F
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure19 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 10.08 inch DISC / WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle70 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.086 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.080 in
Brake ApplicationWITH 10.08 inch DISC / WITH FN3
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 25,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 100,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
967
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 967 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 G3 take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 G3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the G3 get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpg.