Engine oil type and capacity for 1999 Pontiac Sunfire SE

12-13 foot pounds

Pontiac Engine Torque Specs

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Pontiac Engine Torque Specs ; Oil Pump Cover Bolts, Engine Oil, 15 ft-lbs. ; Windage Tray, Engine Oil, 15 ft-lbs. ; Oil Pan, Engine Oil, 12 ft-lbs. ; Camshaft ...

Oil and Transmission Pan Bolts. How much torque?

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Jun 12, 2003 - the Torque Specifications for the Xmission Oil Pan Bolts are 12-13 Ft. Lbs. Works for me.

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2004 Pontiac Sunfire 2-dr Transmission Pan Gasket ...

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The transmission pan gasket helps to seal in transmission fluid and keep it from leaking everywhere. This will degrade over time and need replacement, ...

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I'd check exhaust backpressure to see if you have a clogged catalytic converter

Hi Fuel pump pressure test and Flow test (a wine bottle (75cl) should fill in less than 30 seconds).
ECU could be in limp home, my advice ask a technician for his help. Kind regards David

Torque on the oil pan bolts is 18 lb/ft. Tighten in a criss cross pattern slowly tightening the bolts down making multiple passes until you have them torqued.

You didn't state what size engine you have.
The 2.2 engine----- 6.9 qts.
The 2.3 engine-----7.4 qts.
The 2.4 is 7.4 qts.
The 3.1 is 7.4 qts.
The 3.4 is 6.9 qts.
These are the capacities for refilling after being drained.

FORD CONTOUR HAS 2 DIFFERENT ENGINES.THE 2.5 ENGINE HOLDS 5.8 QUARTS WITH NEW OIL FILTER. THE 2.0 ENGINE HOLDS 4.5 QUARTS WITH NEW OIL FILTER.

The engine is running way to rich, that would be the only reason for gas in the oil, things that cause a rich mixture are leaking fuel injectors or to much fuel pressure, have these checked by a shop, also do u have a check engine light?

if it is a zero tolerance engine there is the possibilty valve damage has occured, depends if you were driving the car and at what speed it happened

Maybe the starter is not notify to the engine.