1981–2002 Pontiac Firebird
Common problems, technical service bulletins, fluid specs and labor times — verified for your car.
Top Problems (5)
Faulty Fuel Pump
medium
Clogged Fuel Injectors
medium
Worn Brake Pads
low
Active Service Bulletins
99-09-40-005E (S — Restraints - Extender Availability For Seat Belt
Restraints and Safety Systems
99-08-64-016B (S — Body - Maintaining Exterior Weatherstrip Appearance
Technical Service Bulletins
93-7-5 — A/T - Buzzing Noise at Idle
Powertrain Management
93-6-8 — Engine - Miss, Hesitation, or Roughness
Engine, Cooling and Exhaust
93-3-16 — Wheels - Sealing Leaking Cast Aluminum
Steering and Suspension
Key Fluid Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| System Capacity With Manual Transmission | 12.5 |
| Syatem Capacity With Automatic Transmission | 12.3 |
| Capacity | 16.8 |
| Drain And Refill | 5.0 Quart (US) (qt (US)) Note: Recheck fluid level after filling system. |
| Overhaul | 8.8 Quart (US) (qt (US)) Note: Recheck fluid level after filling system. |
| Type | Dexron(R)-III Automatic Transmission Fluid or Equivalent |
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