# 2006 Pontiac G6 - When to check oil **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** pontiac\ **Created:** [January 20, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005 "2019-01-20T22:04:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jonathancrownover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@Jonathancrownover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonathancrownover)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/1 "2019-01-20T22:04:45Z")
Does it matter whether the engine is a newer model or not does it stay the same that you’ve got to check the oil when it’s cold ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/2 "2019-01-20T22:08:16Z")
Not sure where the confusion is. Checking the oil level before starting the vehicle always assures a correct reading no matter whether the engine is old enough vote or not. If checking when refilling the fuel tank the time it takes will give you a decent level if you check it after filling. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathancrownover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@Jonathancrownover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonathancrownover)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/3 "2019-01-20T22:09:59Z")
Okay so basically what you’re saying that if the car is a 2006 it’s not going to matter if it’s an older or a new model you always got to check it whenever it is not running ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/4 "2019-01-20T22:17:31Z")
> [@Jonathancrownover](#): > > you always got to check it whenever it is not running Yes, and why would you want it running anyway. That is just going to slosh the oil around and possible injure you with all the turning parts and heat. Did someone actually tell you that newer vehicles needed to be running to check oil. They may have checking the automatic transmission fluid confused. This info is in your manual anyway. ---
**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/5 "2019-01-20T22:35:55Z")
Anytime after engine has been turned off for 5 minutes or more, the oil can be checked. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathancrownover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@Jonathancrownover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonathancrownover)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/6 "2019-01-20T22:35:54Z")
Can I didn’t come with a manual used car ---
**Author:** ![Jonathancrownover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@Jonathancrownover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonathancrownover)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/7 "2019-01-20T22:38:18Z")
Person that told me the engine need to be running did not check the wrong thing check the oil right it’s just the fact that it wasn’t reading in the thought that with it not running it wasn’t going to give you anyting basically what the car off it wasn’t reading anyting so that just means we need oil in the car thanks for your help ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/8 "2019-01-20T22:45:30Z")
Reading that run on post made my head hurt . Who ever this person you are referring to needs to be ignored . You can down load a manual for free from the web . It might be worth your time to to search the web for vehicle maintenance tips or at least find someone who can help you . ---
**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/9 "2019-01-20T22:48:08Z")
The transmission fluid needs to be checked when engine is running. I wonder if this is where the confusion is. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/10 "2019-01-20T23:03:31Z")
The oil level should be check when the engine is warm however if there is no oil showing on the dipstick, oil should be added before starting the engine. This is from the owners manual; **In order to get an accurate reading, the oil** **must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.** The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. **Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes** **to drain back into the oil pan.** If you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. [https://my.gm.com/learn/2006/G6/?make=Pontiac](https://my.gm.com/learn/2006/G6/?make=Pontiac) ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-when-to-check-oil/133005/11 "2019-01-20T23:03:35Z")
I would actually suggest buying a used manual . . . there are tons of manuals for sale on ebay, for example Then you put it in the glovebox for future reference