Engine oil and filter miles PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1996 Owner's Manual

1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first). I
0 Lubricate the steering 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: ~
An Emission Control Service.
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 "F
(32°C) or higher. t i.*. .:?- i! ' '. .. . r .I . It : -:. - .
- In hill! 1 or mountain0 us terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such 'as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
lf you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid andJiEter at
lOO,OOO miles (166 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
"0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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I . Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines tor damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for fkeedom
of movement. Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for proper caliper
service procedures.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
93,000 Miles (155 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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I Sh'ort Trip/City Maintenance Schedu
96,000 Miles (MQ 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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ACTUAL MILEAGE
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SERVICED BY:
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
The services snown in this schedule up to 100,000 nqles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
( 166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
The US. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources
Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the
completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services
be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the steering linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if the
vehicle has limited-slip differential.
I7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom
of movement: Refer
to the appropriate
GM service mmud for proper caliper
service procedures.
An Emission Control Service.
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the steering 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
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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22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering 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. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom
of movement. Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for proper caliper
service procedures.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
30,000 Miles (50 1000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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. F
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
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1 Long Trip/Highwag Maintenance Schedule 1
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 doesd t.require change.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. -8 .. z
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. ?
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
’ 0 Lubricate the steering 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.
During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom
of movement. Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for proper caliper
service procedures.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
d~~*5.45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Lubricate the steering 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.
An Emission Control Service.
- 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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52,500 Miles (87 500 krrt)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
I7 Lubricate the steering 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. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for fieedom
of movement. Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for proper caliper
service procedures.
An Emission Control Sewice.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months,, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering 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 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.
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
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.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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. ?
I 67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the steering 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,. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for fieedom
of movement. Refer
to the appropriate
GM service manual for proper caliper
An Emission Control Service.
I service procedures.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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