Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Wave.
The 2008 Pontiac Wave Overview establishes the identity of this model year, though the provided data does not elaborate on its specific body style, platform, or engine configuration. Researchers reviewing this entry should note that standout specifications are absent from the source text, requiring external verification for technical completeness. This model year's position within the vehicle's reliability history cannot be conclusively framed without additional data beyond this overview label. Future analysis must therefore rely on supplementary documentation to determine the vehicle's mechanical standing and historical context.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 550 CCA battery. 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.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 152.8 in |
| Overall width | 65.7 in |
| Overall height | 59.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2436 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 57.1 / 55.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 63/37 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Engine Coolant | DEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT |
| Power Steering Fluid | USE GM PART NO. 89021184 OR EQUIVALENT |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 100 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 86 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Engine Compression | 100 |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 20 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 70 ft-lbs |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.001 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.002 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.945 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.945 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.866 in |
| Drum Runout Limit | 0.002 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT5399A | 2018-05-23 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
| PIP5226A | 2016-02-11 | Equipment | THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT… |
| PIT5264A | 2014-10-17 | Electrical System | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
| PIP3297B | 2013-01-14 | Power Train | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the… |
| 08-08-46-004A | 2012-11-30 | Equipment | This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device… |
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