Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 187

Problems on the Road
If
Mu'e
Stuck: /n Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
What you don't want to do when your
vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels.
The method known as "mcking" can
help you get out when ym're stuck, but
you must use caution.
I
If you let your tires spin at
high speed, they can explode
and you or others could be injured.
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And, the transaxle
or
other parts of
the vehicle can overheat. That could
cause an engine compartment fire
or other damage. When you're
stuck, spin the wheels as little as
possible. Don't spin the wheels
above 35 mph (56 W h ) as shown
on the speedometer.
Spinning your wheels can destroy
parts of your vehicle as well as the
tires. If you spin the wheels too
fast while shifting your transaxle
back and forth,
your transaxle.