1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD automatic transmission

Maintenance Schedule
Lung Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down slower.
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every
12 months, whichever occurs fist).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first).
At the First 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Rear Axle Fluid
Change (Limited-Slip Differential).
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles (25
000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions
only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection: Spark Plug Replacement.
Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintendnce schedule on
the following pages.
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1
12,000 Miles (20 000 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.
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner €ilter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
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.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
30,000 MiZes (50 000 km) (Continued)
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.
- 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 ulzder any of
these conditions, change ,the fluid and filter at* ‘
lO0,OOO miles (166 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
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.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 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.
- 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
100,000 miles (1 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
delivery service.
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I7 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:
- 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 trader towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
Ifyou do n ot use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, chartge the fluid and filter at
100,000 miles (I 66 000 lzm).
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
17 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
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.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED BY:
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)City Maintenance Schedule I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
'An Emission Control Service.
[7 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
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.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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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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1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
El Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service. .
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under
severe service conditions listed previously
and, therefore, haven’t changed your
automatic transmission fluid, change
both
the fluid and filter.
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