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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1984FIREBIRD BASE, 5.0 H, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1984 Pontiac Firebird Base, 5.0 H, Automatic
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1984 Pontiac Firebird Base, 5.0 H, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 3.00 LBS. | 1.36 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | w/o Overdrive,Refill After Disassembly | 21.10 PTS. | 9.98 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | w/o Overdrive,Refill After Draining | 8.50 PTS. | 4.02 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | w/Overdrive,Refill After Disassembly | 23.00 PTS. | 10.88 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | w/Overdrive,Refill After Draining | 9.90 PTS. | 4.68 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | N/A | N/A | GM Gear Oil | GM Part No. 1052271. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 5.0L Eng,Eng VIN H | 17.20 QTS. | 16.27 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 5.0L Eng | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 5.0L Eng | w/o Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 15.90 GALS. | 60.18 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 4 Spd Trans | 4.30 PTS. | 2.03 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | GM Part No. 1050017. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.