1996 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
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Question posted by Jameszach91 on September 12th, 2014
1996 Pontiac Firebird V6 5 Speed
How and where do you check trans fluid, and is there gear fluid for the 5 speed?
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks ofGeneral Motors Corporation. For vehicles first sold in it so the new this owner can use it 'wasprinted. If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
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5. Check the trans,mitteroperation. If you must pass through the seal betweenthe body and the hatch: Make sure all the way...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
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and remain lit until the ignition...with the LOW COOLANT light on whileyou are starting your engine. Check coolant level and add coolant as needed. Your Pontiac could cause your warranty. See "Engine to the OFF position...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
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The three types ofskids correspond to your Pontiac's three control systems. Inthe braking skid, your right outside mirror is can lose control the vehicle....And in the acceleration skid, too much speed or steering in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal before passing the...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
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Owner's Manual - Page 185
...in your vehicle in good shape. Drive at speeds that they wouldn't work hard on a steep
downhill slope...transmission. Know how to go down to a lower gear. The most important thing to let your engine assistyour ... down. You may want to il do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires,cooling system ... you don't shift down, your own lane.
Check all the work well. If you go over the...
Owner's Manual - Page 198
... and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to PARK (P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission.
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4-37 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehiclemay need to, a lower gear. Check with a trailer attached, on Hills
You really should not park yourvehicle, with your Pontiac dealer. Apply...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
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Owner's Manual - Page 225
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10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level. 9. For a complete drain,flush and refill, see your Pontiac dealer or a Pontiac Firebird Service Manual.To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index.
5-26 Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap.
Owner's Manual - Page 261
... much can be at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you do it ...speed for quite a while.
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While pulling a trailer. Change both the fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
... run at idle forthree minutes or more accurate reading of the fluid level. Checking Transmission Fluid Hot
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about three seconds in each gear range, pausing for eighthours or more . Then follow these steps:
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
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Owner's Manual - Page 265
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Too much can mean that the lubricant level is when the engine oilis changed. Be sure the plug is fully seated. Manual Transmission Fluid
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A good time to have this done atyour Pontiac dealership Service Department. If the fluid level is parked on parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
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Owner's Manual - Page 266
... is below the STEP mark on the reservoir cap. Have the system inspected and repaired.
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The hydraulic clutch linkage in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and forthe proper...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
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Owner's Manual - Page 286
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We don't make tires.Your new Pontiac comes with high-quality tires madeby a leading tire manufacturer. Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Tire pressure ...The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check alltires frequently to be checked when your Pontiac Warranty booklet for higher speed driving. If you ever have questions ...
Owner's Manual - Page 311
...after filling. If the air conditioning systemin your Pontiac dealer. See "Automatic Transmission Fluid" or "Manual Transmission Fluid" in the Index. I you're not ...Speed ...6.8 pints (3.2 L)* Six-Speed ...8.0 pints (3.8 L)* Rear Axle Lubricant ...3.5 pints (1.TL) Wheelbase
Vehicle Dimensions
101.1 inches (2 566 mm)
60.7 inches (1 542 mm)
Front Tread Rea'Tread Length Firebird / Formula Trans...
Owner's Manual - Page 353
...the Index. Also-look for any tom orfrayed safety belts replaced. Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; Automatic TransmisBiion Check Check the transmission fluid level; See "Manual Transmission" in the Index. Check the system and repair
if needed. See "Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in theIndex.
If you what to a corrosive environment. At Least Twice a Year...
Owner's Manual - Page 368
... you are entitled to one-way shuttle service of up to 10 miles. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to any 1996 Pontiac requiring repair as a result of product recall or special policy situations. For warranty repairs during the CompleteVehicle Coverage period in the United States or Canada...
Owner's Manual - Page 372
... and model name of your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm,incorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1996 PONTIAC
SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have ...on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 1996 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 382
... 7-41 Starter Switch Check ...Starting Your Engine ...2-23,2-24, 2-25 ...5-13 Steam ...Column Lock Check ...7-42 In Emergencies ...Restraint ...Second Gear, Automatic Transmission ...2-29 Second Gear, Manual Transmission ...2-32, 2-33 Second-Gear Start ...2-3...Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...1-25 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-60 Shi€tLever ...2-27 Shift Speeds ...2-34 Shifting AutomaticTransmission ...
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