1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 271

Radiator Precsure Cap (All Engines) Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your radiator cap is an psi (124 kPa) 18 pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@ cap isrecommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. T h e thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. 3800 L36 Engine When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect thereis a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspectedand repaired. 6-30