Pontiac 1997 Firebird User Manual

Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
English. and metric conversions. Please refer to
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index
for more information.
Air Conditioning?
, ... See the refrigerant
information label
under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill
............... 10 pints (4.7 L)*
Overhaul
VIN Engine Code K ........
17.6 pints (8.3 L)*
VIN Engine Code P .......
2 1.6 pints (10.2 L)*
Cooling System
VIN Engine Code K
With Manual Transmission . . 12.5 quarts (11.8 L)
With Automatic Transmission 12.3 quarts (1 1.6 L)
VIN Engine Code P
With Manual Transmission . 15.3 quarts (14.5 L)
With Automatic Transmission 15.1 quarts (14.3 L)
Crankcase
Oil and Filter Change
3800 (VIN K) ...........
4.5 quarts (4.3 L)**
5.7L (VIN P ) ............
5.0 quarts (4.7 L)**
Fuel Tank
..................
15.5 gallons (58.7 L)
Manual Transmission
Five-Speed
........... , .
6.8 pints (3.2 L)*
Six-Speed .......... .....
8.0 pints (3.8L)*
Rear Axle Lubricant ............
3.5 pints (1.7L)
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer,
* Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid”
or “Manual Transmission Fluid”
in the Index.
** Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil”
in
the Index.
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Pontiac 1997 Firebird Specifications

General

Brand	Pontiac
Model	1997 Firebird
Category	Automobile
Language	English