1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 239

A CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can be cause you or others to burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the it stops flame if the engine air, backfires. If it isn't there, and the engine Don't drive with backfires, you could be burned. it off, and be careful working the engine with on off. the air cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when engine oil is changed. the Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under or one more of these conditions: 4 h k w y city tra€€kwhere the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. I hilly or mountainous terrain. n NOTICE: If the air cleaner off, a backfire can cause a is damaging engine fire. And, dirt caneasily get into yourengine, which will damage it. Always have theair cleaner in place when you're driving. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, thefluid and filter donot require changing. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index.