radiator cap PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1995 User Guide

Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
100,000 miles (1 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive (or every 24
months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission
Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
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Maintenance Schedule I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
Service. f
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service. ~
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.
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
I7 Replace spark plugs (except 5.7L Code P
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
engine). An Emission Control Service.
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0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An,Emission Control Service. f
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
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Maintenance Schedule I1 r
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change.
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Cl Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
An Emission Control Service.
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13 Replace spark plugs (except 5.7L Code P
Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage I
engine). An Emission Control Service.
Service.
Service.
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
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Maintenance Schedule I1 1
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
CI Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
CI Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at IO0,OOO miles (I66 000 krn).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change.
24 months, whichever occurs first).
delivery service.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive (or every
An Emission Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
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Maintenance Schedule I1
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at 100,000
miles (1 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs (except 5.7L Code P
c] Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines. Inspect fuel
cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as
needed.
An Emission Control Service. T
engine). An Emission Control Service.
Service.
T
Sewice.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-63
Park (P). Shifting Into ........................... 2-34
Park (P). Shifting Out of ......................... 2-36
Park (P) Position. Automatic Transmission ........... 2-23
Brake ...................................... 2-32
On Hills While Towing a Trailer ................ 4-38
Over Things That Bum ........................ 2-37
Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission .............. 2-36
ParkingBrake .................................. 2-32
Parking
Lots 2-12 .......................................
AtNight ...................................... 2-12
PASS-KeyII .................................. 2-12
Passing ....................................... 4-13
Performance Mode Switch ........................ 2-20
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-48
Power Antenna Mast Care ........................ 3-17
PowerDoorLocks ............................... 2-4
Power Seat
Adjusting .................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls .............................. 1-3
Power Seat, Six-Way ............................. 1-2
Power Steering ................................. 4- 11
Power Steering Fluid
AdQng
.................................... 6-35
Checking ................................... 6-34
Power Windows ................................ 2-39
Power. Retained Accessory ....................... 2-16
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-25
Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-7
Radiator ..................................... 5-23 .
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-32
Radio Reception. Understanding ................... 3-13
Radios ........................................ 3-5
AMStereo .................................. 3-14
FMStereo .................................. 3-13
AME" Stereo with Cassette Tape or Compact Disc
Players .................................... 3-5
ToPlayaCD ................................ 3-10
Rain, Driving In ................................ 4-17
Rear Axle, Limited Slip .......................... 2-32
Rear Lamps, Replacement ........................ 6-44
Rear Seat Passengers ............................ 1-26
Rear Seatback, Folding ........................... 1-7
Rear Sidemarker Lamps, Replacement .............. 6-45
Rear Towing Hookups ........................... 5-13
Rear Window Defogger ........................... 3-4
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight ................. 2-53
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............... 7-50
Release, Hatch ............................... 1 .. 2-9
RearAxle ..................................... 6-29
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