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What Type Of Transmission Fluid For 1996 Pontiac Firebird

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... service more on this. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you : Start your engine; Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic: transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake adjustment.

Owner's Manual - Page 225

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. Be sure the arrows on the cap lineup like this. 10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level. 9.

Owner's Manual - Page 261

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Owner's Manual - Page 262

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Owner's Manual - Page 264

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Owner's Manual - Page 265

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Owner's Manual - Page 311

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Owner's Manual - Page 321

... 3 months, whichever occurs first). vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these 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

... and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)/. I f you do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions, change . 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. When doing...

Owner's Manual - Page 325

... additionalinformation. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for proper caliper service procedures. 7-12 Refer to the appropriate GM servicemanual for fieedom of these conditions: - Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change ,thefluid and filter at* ' lO0,OOO miles (166 000 km). O I f you do not use your vehicle ulzder any of movement. In hilly...

Owner's Manual - Page 328

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Owner's Manual - Page 331

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Owner's Manual - Page 334

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Owner's Manual - Page 337

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Owner's Manual - Page 340

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Owner's Manual - Page 342

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Owner's Manual - Page 343

... for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for proper caliper service procedures. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of movement. F ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Refer to the appropriate GM service manual...

Owner's Manual - Page 344

... not use your vehicle under any damage. BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-31 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). cleaner air...

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 . When doing frequent trailer towing. - In heavy city traffic where the ...

Owner's Manual - Page 372

... SERVICE BULLETINS Service Publications are written directly for Owner's and intended to Helm,incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1996 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. TOrequest an order form, please to assist in with your vehicle. The...