Air conditioning refrigerants – Pontiac 1999 Firebird User Manual
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Cooling System
3800 V6
With Manual Transmission
11.6 quarts (11.0 L)
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With Automatic Transmission
11.4 quarts (10.8 L)
. . .
5.7L V8
With Manual Transmission
11.9 quarts (11.3 L)
. . . .
With Automatic Transmission
11.8 quarts (11.2 L)
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Crankcase
Oil and
Filter Change
3800 V6 (VIN K) 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
. . .
5.7L V8 (VIN G) 5.5 quarts (5.2 L)
Fuel Tank
16.8 gallons (63.6 L)
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Manual Transmission
Five
-
Speed
3.4 quarts (3.2 L)
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Six
-
Speed
4 quarts (3.8 L)
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Rear Axle Lubricant
1.75 quarts (1.7 L)
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NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Type
VIN Engine Code K
3800 V6
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VIN Engine Code G
5.7L V8
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Fuel Delivery
Fuel Injection
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Valve Arrangement
In
-
Head
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Displacement
3800 V6
231 cubic inches (3791 cc)
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5.7L V8
350 cubic inches (5662 cc)
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Firing Order
3800 V6
1
-
6
-
5
-
4
-
3
-
2
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5.7L V8
1
-
8
-
7
-
2
-
6
-
5
-
4
-
3
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Wheel Nut Torque
100 lb
-
ft (140 N·m)
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Thermostat Starts
to Open
177
_-184_F (81_
-
85
_C)
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Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your dealer.