1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 247

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM Explanation of Scheduled NO. SERVICE Maintenance Services Following are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and ScheduleI I. The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed in Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you oranyone else drives the vehicle. NOTE: To determine your engine's displacement and code, see "Engine Identification" in the Index. ITEM NO. SERVICE 1 EngineOil and FilterChange* Always use SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The "SH" or "SG" designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as "SH/CD," "SH, SG, CD," "SG/CD," etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's engine (e.g., SAE 2 3 4 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see "Engine Oil" in the Index. Chassis Lubrication- Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transmission shift linkage. Tire and Wheel Rotation and InsDection - For proper wear and maximum tirelife, rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual. See "Tires, Inspection and Rotation" in the Index. Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check for damaged wheels also. Engine Accessorv Drive Belt!s) InsDection - Inspect the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and proper tension. Replace as needed. (Belts can have many small cracks in individual ribs without affecting performance.) ITEM NO. SERVICE 5 Cooling: System Service* Drain, flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming toGM Specification 1825M. Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See "Coolant" in the Index. This provides proper freeze and boil protection, corrosion inhibitor level and maintains proper engine operating temperature. Inspect hoses and replace they if are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and neck. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling system and the pressure cap. * An Emission Control Service. ...246