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Question posted by pramro on March 29th, 2014
How To Put Transmission Fluid In A Pontiac Firebird 1996
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Owner's Manual - Page 88
... can 't shift out of PARK (P), try this:
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of the vehicle may needto have to the drive gear... -- Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. See "Automatic Transmission" in the transmission.
If you may put your manual transmission in the RUN position. push the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
.... .
4-38 Apply your engine; See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you find them quickly. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts
are automatic: transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more on this manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 225
Be sure the arrows on the cap lineup like this.
10. 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 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap.
Owner's Manual - Page 261
... reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. Wait at your Pontiac dealership Service Department.
Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is...engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your transmission fluid.
NOTICE:
Too much can damage your vehicle under one or...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
... seconds in each gear range, pausing for about 15 miles (24 k ) m when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Then follow these steps:
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10" C) or more accurate reading...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
... COLD area for a hot check.
4. the Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check is made especiallyfor your newvehicle warranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as a reference.) If of transmission fluid to
0
3800 L36 Engine Transmission Dipstick
3. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is used only as...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
... fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in Index.
the
1.
Install the filler plug. Remove the filler plug.
2. How to Check
Because this done atyour Pontiac ...your fingerson the transmission case. Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to determine what kind of fluid touse. Check the fluid level only when your transmission fluid.
3. If the fluid levelis good, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 311
... (58.7 L) Manual Transmission Five-Speed ...6.8 pints ...Firebird / Formula Trans Am Width
Height
60.7 inches (1 540 mm)
195.6 inches (4 968 mm) 197.0 inches ( 5 005 mm)
74.5 inches (1 893 mm)
5 . 0inches (1 323, nun) 21
+Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning systemin your Pontiac dealer. See "Automatic Transmission Fluid" or "Manual Transmission Fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 321
... occurs first). every
0Inspect air cleaner €ilter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary. An Emission Control Service. 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is used to pull a trailer. In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90OF (32°C)or higher...
Owner's Manual - Page 322
... Index for
proper caliper service procedures.
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is
used to pull a trailer.
. During tire rotation,
' i n
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at IO0,OOO miles (166 000 km).
0Lubricate the steering linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. Short Trip...
Owner's Manual - Page 325
... is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions, change .
0Rotate tires. Uses such as found in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change ,thefluid and filter at* ' lO0,OOO miles (166 000 km). In hilly or mountainous terrain. - See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation" in taxi...
Owner's Manual - Page 328
... Service. delivery service. In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches O F 90
(32 " C )or higher. - DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED BY:
7-15
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
0Change automatic transmissionfluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or...
Owner's Manual - Page 331
... Emission Control Service.
0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for any of these conditions, chartge the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles ( I 66 000 lzm). Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage
or leaks. O
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
17 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0Replace air cleaner filter. Replaceparts as found...
Owner's Manual - Page 334
...;C) or higher.
0Inspect air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km): Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
[7 Change automatic transmissionfluid and
filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under...
Owner's Manual - Page 337
... regularly reaches 90"F (32°C) or higher. i
.
An Emission Control Service.
t .:?- '...:
~
"0 Replace air cleaner filter.
When doing frequent trailer towing. - ie Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid andJiEter at lOO,OOO m l s (166000 km). i.*. ! I
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It
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7-24
An Emission Control Service.
lf you do not use your vehicle under one or more...
Owner's Manual - Page 340
... first).
Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. I
0If you haven't usedyour vehicle under
severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Replace spark plugs. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
See "Engine Coolant" in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 342
... do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions, change . Lubricate the steering linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under anyof these conditions: - I
ACTUALMILEAGE
3
SERVICED BY:
An Emission Control Service.
- Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
15...
Owner's Manual - Page 343
... and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper rotation pattern and additional information. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of movement. Uses such as found in the Index for proper caliper service...
Owner's Manual - Page 344
... for freedom
0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for any of movement. of these conditions, change .
0Replace filter. An Emission Control Service.
8
Manual transmission fluid doesd t.require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
0Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). 1
LongTrip/HighwagMaintenanceSchedule...
Owner's Manual - Page 345
... filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
0Lubricate the steering linkage (or every
12 months, whicheveroccurs first). 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, change . I II
1 i
DATE
I
1
ACTUALMILEAGE
A SERVICED
B/I f you do not use your vehicle under ...
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