PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Owners Manual

Replacement Bulbs
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ............. 921
Front Parking and Turn Signal
.......... 3 157NAK
Headlamp
(Low Beam) ................... 4703
Back-up
............................... 3155
Headlamp (High Beam)
................... 4701
Sidemarker .............................. 194
Tail Only
............................. 194
Tail/Stop/Turn ........................ 3057
Capacities and Specifications
Engine
Type VIN Engine Code
K ............. . . 3800 V6
VIN Engine Code
G .................. 5.7L V8
Fuel Delivery
.................... Fuel Injection
Valve Arrangement
.................... In-Head
VIN Engine Code
K ......... 231 CID (3791 cc)
VIN Engine Code
G ......... 350 CID (5735 cc)
VIN Engine Code
K .............. 1-6-5-4-3-2
Piston Displacement
Firing Order VIN Engine Code
G ........... 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Wheel Nut Torque
........... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Type
................................. hook
Length .................... 24 inches (603 cm)
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Capacities (Approximate)
Air Conditioning? ............. See the refrigerant
Automatic Transmission information label under the hood.
Drain and
Refill ......
Overhaul
VIN Engine Code K .
VIN Engine Code G .
Cooling System
VIN Engine Code K
....... 5 quarts (4.7 L)*
... 8.8 quarts (8.3 L)*
. 10.8 quarts (10.2 L)*
With Manual
With Automatic
VIN Engine Code G
Transmission ............ 12.5 quarts (1 1.8 L)
Transmission ............ 12.3 quarts (1 1.6 L)
With Manual
Transmission
...
With Automatic Transmission
.....
. . 15.3 quarts (14.5 L)
. . 15.1 quarts (14.3 L)
Crankcase
Oil and Filter Change
3800 V6 (VIN K) ......... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)**
5.7L V8 (VIN G) ......... 5.5 quarts (5.2 L)**
Fuel Tank ................ 15.5 gallons (58.7 L)
Manual Transmission
Five-Speed
................ 3.4 quarts (3.2 L)*
Six-Speed ................... 4 quarts (3.8L)*
Rear Axle Lubricant ............ 1.75 quarts (1.7L)
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.
* Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic
Transmission
Fluid” or “Manual Transmission Fluid”
in the Index.
** Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
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Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ............ 101.1 inches (256.6 cm)
Front Tread
............. 60.7 inches (154.1 cm)
RearTread
............. 60.7inches(154.1 cm)
Length Firebird
/ Formula . . 193.5 inches (491.5 cm)
Length Trans Am ....... 193.9 inches (492.1 cm)
Width
............... 74.5 inches (1 89.3 cm)
Height.
.................. 52 inches (132.1cm)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter VIN Engine Code
K .................. A1163C
VIN Engine Code G .................. A1163C
VIN Engine Code G
(with WS6 Option) .................. A1097C
Battery
................................ 75-60 Engine
Oil Filter
VIN Engine
Code K .................... PF47
VIN Engine Code
G .................... PF44
Fuel Filter
............................. GF578
PCV Valve
VIN Engine Code
K ............... CV892C
VIN Engine Code G ................. CV895C
Radiator Cap ......................... RC24
Spark Plug
VIN Engine Code
K .... 41-921 (0.060 inch Gap)
VIN Engine Code G .... 41-931 (0.060 inch Gap)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used. If
you’re not sure
ask your dealer.
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
This section covers the maintenance required for your Pontiac. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,
dependability and emission control performance.
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
How This Section is Organized
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Short TripKity Definition
Short TripKity Intervals
Long Tripmighway Definition 7-6
Long TripMighway Intervals
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B: Owner Checks and Services
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C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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E: A Place to Maintenance Record

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KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER I
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
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Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or
your
Pontiac dealer for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the
quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire
inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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How This Section is Organized
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what to have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should
let your dealer’s service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
A CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance
work
only if you have the required know-how
and the proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified
technician do the work.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you
will probably want to get the service
information. See “Service and Owner Publications’’
in the Index.
“Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells
you what should be checked and when. It
also explains
what you can easily do
to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
“Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”
explains important inspections that your dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center
should perform.
“Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
lists some recommended products to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether
you do the work
yourself or have it done.
“Part E: Maintenance Record” provides a place
for you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write it down in this part. This will help
you
determine when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition,
it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
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Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle
in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly
how you’ll drive it. You may drive
very short distances
only a few times a week. Or
you may drive long
distances
all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You
may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may
drive
it to work, to do errands or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find
in the schedules in this section.
So please read this
section and note
how you drive. If you have any
questions on how
to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your Pontiac dealer.
This
part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them.
If you
go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and supported service people will
perform the work using genuine
GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these.
All parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you
or anyone else drives
the vehicle.
These schedules
are for vehicles that:
0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You
will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label.
See “Loading
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving
limits.
0 use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which
schedule to follow:
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Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
0 Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
0 If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down soonez
your vehicle.
or other commercial application.
Short TripKity Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) of Trailering: Rear
Axle Fluid Change (Vehicles Towing Trailers).
At the First 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Rear Axle Fluid
Change (Limited-Slip Differential).
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions. Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
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