Pontiac Firebird (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Pontiac Firebird (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,8 to 3,8 liters. Service intervals require a check every 12500 km or 12 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Firebird 3.4 (1994-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 12500 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Firebird 3.4 (1994-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Check 12500 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 6/1
Firebird 5.7, Trans Am (1994-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 12500 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Firebird 5.7, Trans Am (1994-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Check 12500 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 6/1
Firebird 5.7, Trans Am (1993-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 12500 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Firebird 5.7, Trans Am (1993-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Check 12500 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 6/1
Firebird 3.4 (1992-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 12500 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Firebird 3.4 (1992-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Check 12500 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Pontiac Firebird (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid specifications list two distinct capacity values across all configurations: 2.8 liters and 3.8 liters. In manual transmission service, a lower figure typically corresponds to a service or top-up fill, while a higher figure reflects the full overhaul or dry fill capacity.
  • Both the 2.8-liter and 3.8-liter capacity entries appear as separate rows for each configuration, indicating that the applicable fill volume depends on whether the transmission is being serviced in place or rebuilt from a drained state.
  • The 3.4-liter engine configurations covering 1992-1993 and 1994-1995 share identical dual capacity values of 2.8 liters and 3.8 liters, with a check interval of 12,500 km or 12 months under normal use conditions.
  • The 5.7-liter and Trans Am configurations spanning 1993-1997 carry the same 2.8-liter and 3.8-liter capacity pairing, also under a normal use condition with a 12,500 km or 12-month check interval.
  • A second set of rows covers the 5.7-liter and Trans Am configurations for 1994-1997, again listing both 2.8 liters and 3.8 liters at the same check interval, reflecting a separate specification entry for that model year subset.
  • The 12,500 km or 12-month check interval is consistent across every configuration and capacity value in the specifications, applying uniformly to normal use conditions for all listed engine types and model years.
  • No severe use condition entries appear in the specifications, meaning all listed intervals and capacities are tied exclusively to normal operating conditions.

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