Automatic Transmission Fluid; When To Check And Change - Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual

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If you have the
5.7L
V8 engine (with the WS6 option),
your air cleaner will be located over the radiator near the
front of the engine.
To remove the filter, remove the screws (located on the
rear edge of the air cleaner), lift the
air
cleaner and
remove the filter.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when
the
engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles
(25 000
km)
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of these conditions:
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In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as high performance operation.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
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Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles (83 000
km).
See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"
in
the
Index.
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