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How To Check The Transmission Fluid In A 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...'ll find this something you want to read. on It also gives you information on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your audio system. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . also Features and Controls
This section explains how...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
Things that all hitch nuts and bolts see are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drive belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. of the chocks. Check periodically to that are especially important in trailer operation are tight.
People can be injured, and both your rig could startto move. Apply your regular...
Owner's Manual - Page 254
... 6-3 1 6-32 6-33 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-37 6-38 6-44 6-53 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 6-68 6-68...
Owner's Manual - Page 273
... or moreof these To remove the filter, removethe screws (locatedon the conditions, change the fluid and every filter rear edgeof the air cleaner), the air cleaner and lift 50,000 miles... the5.7LV8 engine (with the WS6 option), your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time tocheck your air cleaner will ...
Owner's Manual - Page 274
In heavy traffic --
Then follow the hot check procedures. especially in Index. See "Checking Transmission Fluid Hot" in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer. Be sure to get the right reading, fluid shouldbe at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. the
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km)when outside temperatures are...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it paper towel. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe with a clean rag or it back out again.
3800 V6 Engine TransmissionDipstick
6-23 5 7 V8 Engine llransmission Dipstick .L
5.7L V8 Engine Transmission Dipstick The Transmission fluid handleis the red loop near the back of the engine. 1.
Owner's Manual - Page 277
... changing.
6-24 3. I NOTICE:
We recommend you use . Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while itis hot. (A cold checkis used only as described under "How to HOT area the for a hot check. If the fluid level is not covered by your automatic transmission.
However, the fluid in the Index. Check both sidesof the dipstick, and read the lower...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
... much or too little fluid can damage your Pontiac dealership Service Department. c
6-25 Be sure to rest your if transmission fluid.
5-Speed (6-Speed Similar) 1. If the fluid levelis good, install the plug and be sure transmission case. Then, follow all the instructions here, or you could come out and fall on 3. How to Check
Because this operation...
Owner's Manual - Page 287
.... The first is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level above the plastic seam in the Index. Checking Brake Fluid
A CAUTION:
If you 'll have your brake system checked to check your and vehicle could be above the plastic is a leak.
After workis done on the brakehydraulic system. off ' your brakes...
Owner's Manual - Page 322
...)* Rear Axle Lubricant ...1.75 quarts (1.7L)
Not all a r conditioning refrigerants are the same. See "Automatic Transmission Fluid" or "Manual Transmission Fluid" in the Index.
** Recheck the oil level after filling. i If the air conditioning system your Pontiac dealer.
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Recheck fluid level after filling. "Engine Oil" See
6-69 If is you're not sure, ask your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 334
... of these conditions, change thefluid f andfilter every50,000 miles (83 000 krn). When doing frequent trailer towing. - An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehiclemainly driven is under any o these conditions: - I
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
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0 Rotate tires. In hilly or mountainous terrain. -
Owner's Manual - Page 336
... under any damage. Inspect fuel cap gasket cap for proper l rotation pattern and additional information. footnote +.) (See
7-11 An Emission ControlService. (See footnote?.) 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is used to pull a trailer, gear 0 Replace air cleaner filter. Uses such as needed. If you do not use your...
Owner's Manual - Page 338
... air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - An Emission Control Service.
1 DATE
17 Change
automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is used to pulltrailer. If you are driving in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. footnote +.) (See...
Owner's Manual - Page 339
...95 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfist). fluid
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54,000 Miles (90 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (aevery ... is used your vehicle under severe service conditions previously listed
and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transmission fluid, change .
An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. I DATE
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Owner's Manual - Page 340
An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) and Rotate tires. if 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filterthe vehicle is used to trailer. When doing frequent trailer towing. - cap fuel 0 Inspect fuel tank, and lines for any of these conditions, change ...
Owner's Manual - Page 342
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
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In hilly or mountainous terrain. - An Emission Control Service. 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filterthe vehicleis mainly driven if under any of these conditions, change thefluid andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). 0 Inspect air cleaner filterif ...
Owner's Manual - Page 358
... environment.
7-33 Have the system Also lookfor any other loose or damaged for Hydraulic Clutch System Check safety belt system parts. add if needed . at once. At Least Twicea Year
Restraint System Check
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; Check the system and repair belts, buckles,latch plates, retractors and anchorages are if needed . does not...
Owner's Manual - Page 379
...order form, please specify year and model name of your check, money order, it or credit card information Helm, Incorporated ...1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 1998 PONTIAC...
Owner's Manual - Page 388
... Towing ...4-38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-85 Manual Front Seat ...1-2
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Manual Transmission Check ...Fivespeed ...Fluid ...Operation ...Shift Speeds ...Six Speed ...Starting Your Engine ...MapPocket ...Methanol ...Mirrors Convex Outside ...Inside Daymight Rearview ...Manual Remote Control...Outside Manual Adjustable...
Owner's Manual - Page 402
... the The equipmentyou'llneed is in the Index.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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. I Supplement to remove the panel. rm counterclockwise to the 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual
This information replaces the "Removing Spare Ere and Tools" text located in Section 5 on page 28 and "Storing the a Flat or Spare ?ire...
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