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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1990FIREBIRD FORMULA, 5.0 F, AUTOMATIC, 4L60/MD8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONS - V6FLUID CAPACITIES
1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 F, Automatic, 4L60/MD8
Fluid Capacities
1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 F, Automatic, 4L60/MD8SECTION Fluid Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity Qts. (L) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (2) | |||||||||||
| 3.1L (VIN T & V) | 4.0 (3.8) | ||||||||||
| 3.3L (VIN N) | 4.0 (3.8) | ||||||||||
| 3.8L (VIN C & L) | 4.0 (3.8) | ||||||||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | |||||||||||
| 3.1L (VIN T & V) | 13.0 (12.3) | ||||||||||
| 3.3L (VIN N) | 12.9 (12.2) | ||||||||||
| 3.8L (VIN C & L) | 13.0 (12.3) | ||||||||||
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) (3) | |||||||||||
| 3.1L (VIN T & V) | |||||||||||
| 3T40 | 7.0 (6.6) | ||||||||||
| 4T60 | 6.0 (5.7) | ||||||||||
| 3.3L (VIN N) | 6.0 (5.7) | ||||||||||
| 3.8L (VIN C & L) | 6.0 (5.7) | ||||||||||
| Manual Transaxle | |||||||||||
| 3.1L | (4) 4.2 (4.0) | ||||||||||
| Manual Transmission | |||||||||||
| 3.1L Camaro & Firebird | 3.0 (2.8) | ||||||||||
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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.