Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Pontiac Firefly 2D Hatchback, 1.3 2FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.28 LBS. | 0.58 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 1.60 QTS. | 1.51 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Overhaul,w/o Torque Converter | 3.70 QTS. | 3.5 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Overhaul,w/Torque Converter | 5.20 QTS. | 4.92 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 1.3L Eng,Automatic Trans | Coolant Recovery Reservoir | 0.63 QTS. | 0.59 L | 50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water (preferably distilled) and good quality Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 1.3L Eng,Automatic Trans | Engine, Radiator and Heater Core | 4.37 QTS. | 4.13 L | 50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water (preferably distilled) and good quality Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 1.3L Eng,Automatic Trans | Total Capacity | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | 50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water (preferably distilled) and good quality Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | API- SAE 5W-30 | If the vehicle will be in an area where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F(-29Deg.C), use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 10W-30 oil. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 3.20 QTS. | 3.02 L | API- SAE 5W-30 | If the vehicle will be in an area where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F(-29Deg.C), use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 10W-30 oil. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 10.60 GALS. | 40.12 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 2.50 QTS. | 2.36 L | GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid or equivalent SAE 75W-90 GL-4 Gear Oil | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Optikleen Washer Solvent | S | |||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.