Pontiac Firebird
Maintenance specs for 6 variants of the Pontiac Firebird — from 1985 to 2002.
1985–1992 Pontiac Firebird
2.8L V6 (LB6) · RWD
135 hp / 165 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Borg-Warner T5)
Fluid80W-90 GL-4 Gear Oil
Drain & fill1.7 qt
Full capacity1.7 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil
Fuel
Tank15.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service36,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1985–1992 Pontiac Firebird
5.0L V8 (LG4) · RWD
155 hp / 245 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Borg-Warner T5)
Fluid80W-90 GL-4 Gear Oil
Drain & fill1.7 qt
Full capacity1.7 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil
Fuel
Tank15.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service36,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1987–1992 Pontiac Firebird
5.7L V8 TPI (L98) · RWD
230 hp / 330 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (Borg-Warner T56)
FluidSynchromesh MTF
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil
Fuel
Tank15.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service36,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1993–2002 Pontiac Firebird
3.8L V6 (L36) · RWD
200 hp / 225 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Borg-Warner T5)
FluidGM Synchromesh MTF
Drain & fill1.7 qt
Full capacity1.7 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil
Fuel
Tank15.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
1993–1997 Pontiac Firebird
5.7L V8 LT1 (LT1) · RWD
275 hp / 325 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (Borg-Warner T56)
FluidGM Synchromesh MTF
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil
Fuel
Tank15.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
1998–2002 Pontiac Firebird
5.7L V8 LS1 (LS1) · RWD
305 hp / 335 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (Tremec T56)
FluidGM Synchromesh MTF
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity8 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5 Gear Oil
Fuel
Tank16.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi