Fluids Capacities and Specifications

Engine Oil Capacities
Crankcase
Oil Change With Filter	4.5 quarts	(4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacities
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill	10 pints	(4.7 L)
Overhaul
VIN Engine Code K	17.6 pints	(8.3 L)
VIN Engine Code P	21.6 pints	(10.2 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacities
Manual Transmission
Five-Speed	5.9 pints	(2.8 L)
Six-Speed	8.0 pints	(3.8 L)
Cooling System Capacity
Cooling System
VIN Engine Code K
With Manual Transmission	12.5 quarts	(11.8 L)
With Automatic Transmission	12.3 quarts	(11.6 L)
VIN Engine Code P
With Manual Transmission	15.3 quarts	(14.5 L)
With Automatic Transmission	15.1 quarts	(14.3 L)
Fuel Tank Capacities
Fuel Tank	15.5 gallons	(58.7 L)
Rear Axle Oil Capacities
Rear Axle Differential	3.5 pints	(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 user manual for your 1996 Pontiac Firebird. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Note: 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.

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