engine oil PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1995 Workshop Manual

1 Maintenance Schedule I1 I
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
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).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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 O F
(32” C) or higher.
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52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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 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.
(Continued)
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
Replace spark plugs (except 5.7L Code P
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
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.
engine). An Emission Control Service.
Service.
3-
Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
CI Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Maintenance Schedule I1 I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
lO0,OOO miles (166 000 km).
delivery service.
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require
change.
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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 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:
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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" C) or higher.
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Maintenance Schedule I1 r
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
I I I 1
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs (5.7L Code P engine
0 If you have not used your vehicle under
only). An Emission Control Service.
conditions of severe service and, therefore,
have not changed your automatic
transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.
DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE [SERVICED BY: I
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
peqorm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for
further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information
label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck ; ,.
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Mce a Year
Hydraulic Clutch System Inspection
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M.
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Automatic
Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@
-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345 120) or synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine
oil.
Engine oil. ~~
Engine oil.
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I USAGE
Floor Shift
1 Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Rear Axle
(Standard
Differential)
Rear Axle
(Limited-Slip
Differential)
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
- lgine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
1052271) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
12345977) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant, and Limited-Slip
Differential Lubricant Additive
(GM Part
No. 1052358 or
equivalent) where required. See
“Rear Axle” in the Index.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
GC-LB.
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
Spring
Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel
Door Hinge, Rear
compartment Lid
Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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