engine oil PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1995 Owner's Manual

Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.1 in. (2 566 mm)
Front Tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.7 in. (1542 mm)
Rear Tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . 60.7 in. (1540 mm)
Length
Firebird / Formula . . . . . . . . . . . 195.6 in. (4 968 mm)
Trans Am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 in. (5005 mm)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.5 in. (1893 mm)
Height
Firebird / Formula . , . . . . . . . . . . . 52 in. (1321 mm)
Trans Am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.7 in. (1312 mm)
Height Convertible
Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.7 in. (1340 mm)
Trans Am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.4 in. (1331 111171)
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter . , . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1163C
Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . .75-60
Engine Oil Filter
VIN Engine Code S and K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PF47
VINEngineCodeP
........................ PF25
Fuel Filter
. . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GF578
PCV valve
VIN Engine Code
S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , CV789C
VIN Engine Code K . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . CV892C
VIN Engine Code: P
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CV895C
Radiator Cap
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RC24
Spark Plug
VIN Engine Code
S . . . . . . . . . sR43TSK (0.045' Gap)
VIN Engihe Code K , . . . . . . . . -41-601 (0.060' Gap)
VIN Engine Code P . . . . . . , . sR45LTSP (0.050' Gap)
Thermostat Temperature Specification
. . . . 18OoF(82"C)
6-74 d. .. '
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Maintenance Schedule
IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
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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Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See 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 or the
removal of important components can significantly
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the
level of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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Maintenance Schedule
Schedule I Definition
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is
true for your vehicle:
0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
Schedule I should also be followed if the vehicle is used
for delivery service, police, taxi, or other commercial
application.
your car.
Schedule I Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
Chassis Lubrication
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every
12,000 Miles
(25 000 km)
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Every 15,000 Miles (25
000 km)
Tire Rotation
Rear Axle Fluid Change (Vehicles Towing Trailers)
Rear Axle Fluid Change (Limited Slip Differential)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions)
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Spark Plug Replacement (Except 5.7L Code
P engine)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months)
Spark Plug Replacement
(5.7L Code P engine only)
Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions)
24 months)
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
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Maintenance Schedule
I Schedule I1 Definition
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from
Schedule I is true.
1 Schedule I1 Intervals I
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months)
Rear Axle Fluid Change (Limited-Slip Differential)
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
(or every
Cooling System Service (or every
24 months)
Spark Plug Replacement (Except 5.7L Code P engine)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Fuel
Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Spark Plug Replacement (5.7L Code P engine only)
Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions)
@very 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
24 months)
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I Maintenance Schedule I 1
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
3- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California
Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perfom this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or' limit recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle useful life. We, however, urge that
all recommepded maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals
and the maintenance be recorded.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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6,000 Miles (10 000 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).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY:
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Change the reat axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used
fi, pull a trailer or has
limited-slip differential.
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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 Change
engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whicliever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
[I] Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Sewice.
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 OF
(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.
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18,000 Miles (30 000 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 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
[7 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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