engine oil PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Service Manual

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if the vehicle has limited-slip differential.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
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0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
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
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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90°F (32°C) or higher.
0
- 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
andfilter every
50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Scheduk
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fist).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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ACTUAL SERVICED BY:
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fist).
17 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
MILEAGE An Emission Control Service.
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km),
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1
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. (See footnote?.)
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
An Emission Control Service.
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
(Continued)
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45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued)
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
andfilter
every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires, See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed prev\
iously and,
therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, \
change both the fluid and filter.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle i\
s mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reach\
es
- 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 every
50,000 miles (83 008 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
An Emission Control Service.
90 OF (32 O C) or higher.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
An Emission Control Service.
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote-f.)
DATE
MILEAGE
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
67,500 Miles (I12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (I25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
An Emission Control Service.
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- 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
andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle i\
s mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
90 OF (32 O C) or higher.
- 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 Jluid
and filter every
50,000 miles (83 000 km).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
(Continued)
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
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. (See footnote?.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions lis\
ted
An Emission Control Service.
previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic tran\
smission
fluid, change both the fluid and filter. Manual transmission fl\
uid doesn’t
require change.
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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
pe$orm these underhood
checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
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
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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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 dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake System
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 clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
USAGE
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purgse Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Engine Oil.
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