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What Kind Of Oil Goes In Standard 1996 Pontiac Firebird Transmission
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... vehicle, please leave manual in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks ofGeneral Motors Corporation. SERVICE EXCELLENCE
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Owner's Manual - Page 32
...air bag covers. See your dealer for service.
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Servicing ,Your Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air
Air bags affect how your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see "Seririce and Owner Publications...an air bag can still inflate during improperservice. Improper service can be serviced. Your Pontiac dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to 10 minutes after theignition key is turned off and the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... properly --
Don't the with the in a vehicle young children. v
Keys
Section 2 Features Controls and
Here you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel andthe warning systems that tell you canlearn about the many...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... you ever lock your dealer ora qualified locksmith how to the first owner.
When a new 'Firebird is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the 'doorke.ys and gives them to make extra door ...,keys. In an emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSDE or 1-800-762-3743. Each plug has a codeon it that can help...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
...Pontiac and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take them in a storage area, or take it .
Lock the glove box. NOTICE:
If you put on can help. See "Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System" in a storage area, like your transmission..., thereare ways you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks ...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
...the key only with your shiftlever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). Usinga tool to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is , then turn the steering wheel left of your instnzment panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in...start in any other position -- NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to force it could damage the transmission. If you do, you could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of Identification ...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... engine. 2. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Also, the wrong kind of oil you 'll be sure to store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. If the cord...the coolant heater plugged in aminimum of trying to list everything here, we ask thatyou contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you have, and some other things. The dealer can help. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMVENDEDSHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kdh)
Engine
3800 L36 (Code K)
Acceleration Shift Speed
1to2 13-16 (21-25)
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2to3
t...-Slip Rear Axle
If you should downshift to move the vehicle. If your rear axle can damage the clutch transmission.
It works like a standard axle most of the rew wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will allow the...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...Transmission)
Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is equipped to tow a trailer, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the transmission...into PARK (P) properly before you wish.
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are ready to drive, move the shift ...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
...Pontiac overheat.
The LOW COOLANT light might stay on whileyou are starting your warranty. LOW COOLANT
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and remain lit until the ignition switch is designed to verify that the LOW COOLANT light goes...the LOW COOLANT light on , have it wouldn't be damaged m d it repaired.
Your Firebird is running, 'theLOW COOLANT indicator will light
2-82 Low Coolant Light (V8 Engine)
This ...
Owner's Manual - Page 198
...gear.
you don't shift If down, you might have a automatic n transmission with a trailer attached, on your instrument panel will also flash, telling...well. Release the regular brakes.
4-37 If something goes wrong, your rig could start down and reduce your...of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0)
(or, as you have topark your Pontiac dealer. If YOU are burned out. Have someone place chocks ...
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 Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap. 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level.
Owner's Manual - Page 261
.... In heavy traffic -- How to Check
Because this operation can be at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. In hilly or mountainous terrain. Be sure to getan accurate reading... you check your transmission fluid. While pulling a trailer. Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is mainly driven ...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
...parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
How to Add Fluid
Here's how to determine what kind of fluid touse. Remove the filler plug. 2. NOTICE:
Too much can be difficult, you may ... transmission case. If you do it yourself, be sure it checked is fully seated. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to add fluid. Install the filler plug. How to Check
Because this done atyour Pontiac ...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
...torqued wheel nuts are applied or lightly applied.
That could result in wear indicators that sooner or later your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Also, the you have rear drum brakes, they 'll... don't have your vehicle. Don't let someone put inthe wrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the Index. NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can be replaced.
Owner's Manual - Page 311
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Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 3800 (WN K) ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L)** 5.7 L (VIN P) ...5.0 quarts (4.7 L)** Fuel Tank ...15.5 gallons (58.7 L) Manual Transmission Five-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...
Owner's Manual - Page 368
... the repairs require an overnight stay for the car, you're entitled to either a Pontiac loaner or reimbursement for a rental car, up to $30/day, for warranty service. Pleaseconsult your 1996 Pontiac in for up with a way to eliminate any 1996 Pontiac requiring repair as a result of product recall or special policy situations. Well, your...
Owner's Manual - Page 372
..., or credit card information to Helm,incorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1996 PONTIAC
SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications'for the Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. 1996 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 RETAIL SELL PRICE...
Owner's Manual - Page 380
... Radio Reception ...3-20 3-6 Radios ... Engine ...6-10 Automatic Overdrive. Neutral. Transmission ...2-29
Odometer
Odometer. Use of ...
9-7 P a i n t ... Manual Transmission ...2-39 Passenger Position ...1-26. 1-27 Passing ...4-13 PASS-Key II ...2-14 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-43 Pontiac Cares .... Manual Transmission ...2.32.2.33 2-21 NewVehicle "Break-In" ...4-16 Nightvision ...
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Owner's Manual - Page 382
......SRS ...l-19 Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission ...2-33 Skidding ...4-14 Skip Shift Light ...2-34 Sound Equipment, Adding ...$3-21 Spare Tire, Compact ...5-40 Specifications and Capacities ...6-69 6-69 Specifications, Engine ...Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance ...8-4 Speedometer ...2-75 1-3 Sportseat ...6-55 Stains, Cleaning ...Standard Differential. Seatback 1-6 FoldingRear ...1-6 FrontLatches...
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