How To Add Fluid; Hydraulic Clutch; When To Check And What To Use - Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual

How
to
Add Fluid
When to Check and What to Use
Here's how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See
"Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough
fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the
filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug is fully seated.
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is
filled with hydraulic clutch fluid.
It isn't a good idea to "top off' your clutch fluid. Adding Refer
to
the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
fluid won't correct a leak. often you should check the fluid level in your clutch
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See
Have the system inspected and repaired.
"Owner Checks and Services'' and "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
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