Consumer Review Video - 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7L V8 Convertible

Common problems and easy repairs on a 1999 Firebird

The 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula is a moderately easy car to maintain but it has its share of many lengthy procedures. The headlights will need to be on in order to access any of them. This will require many fastener and panel removals and/or some deep reaches into the engine bay. The tail lights will require multiple panels and pieces of trunk lining to be removed for reliable access, as well as the spare tire—whose own position (as well as its corresponding jack kit) may cause problems in the event of a flat.

However, the 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula isn’t only full of problems. For instance, its battery is easy to find with open access to both its terminals and bracket. The clutch fluid reservoir is easy to access and refill when necessary. The engine air filter requires no tools for its replacement, cutting down on the necessary repair time.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.

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