Do you ever hear a clunking noise coming from your differential? You will hear it when you either switch from park to drive or drive to reverse. That noise means it’s definitely time to change your differential fluid. The 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO comes from the factory with a 3.46 gear ratio limited-slip differential. Limited slip …READ MORE
Category: GTO Garage DIY
Mechanical and service questions and answers for your 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO. You can start with downloading the FREE Service Manual. A must have for the do it yourself mechanic. Complete service manual including the torque specs we are always looking for. Feel free to ask questions. Do you have upgrade and modifications questions? We have answers. Pull your car into the garage. Lets see if we can fix the problem.
Air Filter
The air filter is often an overlooked part. A dirty and clogged air filter can cause more damage than you think. Insufficient flow of air to the intake means that the engine has to work harder. Excessive heat is an engine killer. Also, the air filter allows clean air to enter the intake so the …READ MORE
Brake Pads
If you want the best brake pads in the business, look no further than Hawk Performance. This company has been a leader in performance brake parts since 1993. Their brake pads are extremely popular in our 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO community. This company makes a wide range of brake parts that include racing and street applications. …READ MORE
Radius Rod Bushings
2004-2006 Pontiac GTO Radius Rod Bushings replacement. When you apply the brakes, does your steering wheel vibrate left and right or you feel vibrating coming from the front end? This is actually a common problem with the GTO, which can be easily fixed. The factory radius rod bushings are extremely soft and fluid-filled. The result …READ MORE
Detailing
You wake up on a Sunday morning, it’s a beautiful day, so you decide to wash your ride. What products are you going to use to tackle this project? Are you going to wax the vehicle? How about those dirty wheels, how do you get them clean? Maybe it’s time to throw away all those …READ MORE
2004-2006 Pontiac GTO Service Manual – Free!
Need a service manual for your 2004-2006 Goat? I have it for you in .pdf format! This manual is complete with torque specs, parts breakdown, repairs, service, everything a mechanic needs to know. This service manual is a GTO owner’s bible. I don’t do a single repair without looking up torque specs, you shouldn’t either. …READ MORE
2004-2006 GTO Instrument Cluster Programming
Turn on the shift light, custom start up logo or message, and more ATTENTION 2004-2006 PONTIAC GTO OWNERS! All 5th Generation owners want to know how to activate the shift light that is built into the tachometer on the dashboard! Read below how you can do this yourself, at home, using nothing more …READ MORE
2004-2006 Pontiac GTO Service Engine Oil Reset
Sometimes the easiest of things are overlooked. When the oil is due to be changed, a service engine oil light will display on the dash panel as well as some annoying beeping when you start the vehicle. Then you just hit the “Mode” button on the dash to make the message go away. But guess …READ MORE
2004-2006 Pontiac GTO Key Programming
The Pontiac GTO key. It’s big, it’s bad, and we love it! Sometimes these bad boys need to be replaced though. The rubber pieces over the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons on the FOB have a tendency to wear out. And don’t even get me started on how small they made the trunk release button on …READ MORE
Wheels & Tires Guide Part 1
Welcome to Part 1 of my Wheels and Tires guide. In this section, I will discuss how to identify and read tires and wheels, including understanding wheels and how they fit, how to read the numbers and letters on tires, and the importance of choosing the right tires for your vehicle. In Part 2 I …READ MORE