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2008 Saturn Outlook 2WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Outlook 2WD.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2008 Saturn Outlook 2WD is a midsize SUV built on the Outlook platform and equipped with a four‑speed automatic transmission that delivers a combined EPA rating of 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. Its powertrain is lubricated with a 5.5‑quart capacity of 5W‑30 API‑rated oil, a specification that aligns with the model’s service intervals and durability goals. Positioned in the early years of the Outlook’s production run, the 2008 iteration benefits from the initial refinement of the vehicle’s engineering, marking a point in the model’s reliability timeline where early‑generation issues had largely been resolved while still retaining the robust mechanical foundations that underpin its long‑term dependability.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy24/30/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12690386. 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 48 · 730 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12690386
Engine air filter	15278634
Spark plug	12681657
Battery	88866309
Front wiper blades	25941805 alt 25941804
Serpentine belt	12608660
Thermostat	12689041

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200.8 in
Overall width	78.3 in
Overall height	72.8 in
Wheelbase	118.9 in
Curb weight	4722 lb
Track (front / rear)	67.3 / 67.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	24 / 30 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SAE 75W · SYNTHETIC in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.3
Differential Gear Oil	SAE 75W · SYNTHETIC
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.7 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	173 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.30 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	6.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	56-62
Injector Primary Resistance	11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	140
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	47
Torque to Knuckle	129 ft-lbs / 151 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.142 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.142 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.083 in / 0.724 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 Bolts:

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees.; M8 Bolts 9-10:	150 degrees
1	11 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees.; Do not reuse cylinder head bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head, head bolt bosses.	75 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 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 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1059

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

633

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Rollover★★★★★

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.

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

VIN tools

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 5.5 qt Engine oil filter 12690386 Engine air filter 15278634 Spark plug 12681657 Battery 88866309

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 Outlook 2WD take?

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

Does the 2008 Outlook 2WD have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Outlook 2WD get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 30 highway / 27 combined mpg.