Pontiac Firebird Fluid Specifications

Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1967–2002)

Capacities

Specification	Value
(1)	Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type.
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type. (2) Refrigerant capacity for Achieva, Grand Am and Skylark i	(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type.
(2)	Refrigerant capacity for Achieva, Grand Am and Skylark is 36.0 ounces. Refrigerant capacity for Cutlass and Malibu is 28.0 ounces.
(3)	Compressor oil capacity.
77mm / Five Speed Transmission	3.4
85mm / Six Speed Transmission	4.0
Capacity	16.8
"C" Body	9.0 32.0
Drain and Refill	5.0 Quart (US) (qt (US)) Note: Recheck fluid level after filling system.
"E" & "K" Bodies	8.0 32.0
"F" Body	9.0 24.0
"H" Body	9.0 32.0
"J" Body	9.0 24.0
"M" Body	3.4 19.0-21.0
"N" Body	9.0 (2)
Overhaul	8.8 Quart (US) (qt (US)) Note: Recheck fluid level after filling system.
"S" Body	(3) 4.1 22.9-26.5
Syatem Capacity With Automatic Transmission	12.3
System Capacity With Manual Transmission	12.5
"V" Body	9.0 33.5
W/Automatic Transmission	11.8 Quart (US) (qt (US)) Note: Recheck fluid level after filling system.
"W" Body	9.0 30.0
With HD6/HT6 Compressor	8.0 32.0
With V5 Compressor	9.0 32.0
W/Manual Transmission	11.9 Quart (US) (qt (US)) Note: Recheck fluid level after filling system.
"Y" Body	9.0 26.0
"Z" Body	5.0 24.0

Fluid Types & Grades

Specification	Value
Type	DEXRON-III (R) Automatic Transmission Fluid or Equivalent
Type	Dexron(R)-III Automatic Transmission Fluid or Equivalent