1972 Pontiac Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 250 cu in inline-six, 1-barrel, 3-speed column-shift manual

Service topics

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Factory intervals

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Fitment-scoped

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Exact references

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• 01

  Engine oil filter

  Exact reference available

  Manufacturer-catalog fitment scoped to the exact engine row in the Firebird application table.

  Applies to: 1972 · United States

  Published interval: 12,000 mi / 8 months · Replace at the first oil change, then at every second oil change.

  Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1972 Pontiac Service Manual, general lubrication schedule · General Information pages 0-13–0-14 — engine-oil-filter row · checked 2026-08-24

  Baldwin B27 cataloged fitment

  This manufacturer application record establishes filter fitment only; it does not alter the separately sourced service schedule.

  Applies to: 1972 · 250 cu in inline-six, 1-barrel · United States · Baldwin's exact 1972 Firebird six-cylinder 250 (4.1L), code D row assigns B27; confirm the engine code and installed filter before ordering.

  Source: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · PDF page 942, Pontiac 1972 Firebird six-cylinder 250 (4.1L), code D row — Lube — B27 · checked 2026-08-31

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  • Validated equivalentBaldwin B27

    Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed

    Cataloged for the 1972 Firebird six-cylinder 250 (4.1L), code D; verify engine code and installed dimensions.

    Catalog: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · PDF page 942, Pontiac 1972 Firebird six-cylinder 250 (4.1L), code D row — Lube — B27 · checked 2026-08-31

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• 02

  Chassis lubrication

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1972 · United States

  Published interval: 6,000 mi / 4 months · Whichever occurs first.

  Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1972 Pontiac Service Manual, general lubrication schedule · General Information pages 0-13–0-14 — chassis-lubrication row · checked 2026-08-24

• 03

  Brake-system inspection

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1972 · United States

  Published interval: 12,000 mi / 12 months · Inspect the complete brake system; check the master-cylinder fluid at each 6,000-mile/4-month service.

  Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1972 Pontiac Service Manual, general lubrication schedule · General Information pages 0-13–0-15 — brake-system rows · checked 2026-08-24

• 04

  Paper air-cleaner element

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1972 · United States

  Published interval: 12,000 mi / 12 months · Replace the standard paper element; service more often in dusty conditions.

  Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1972 Pontiac Service Manual, general lubrication schedule · General Information pages 0-13–0-15 — standard air-cleaner row · checked 2026-08-24

• 05

  Front wheel bearings

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1972 · United States

  Published interval: 12,000 mi / 12 months · Clean, inspect, and repack the front wheel bearings.

  Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1972 Pontiac Service Manual, general lubrication schedule · General Information pages 0-13–0-15 — front-wheel-bearing row · checked 2026-08-24

• 06

  Tire rotation

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1972 · United States

  Published interval: 6,000 mi · Rotate the tires using the factory pattern.

  Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1972 Pontiac Service Manual, general lubrication schedule · General Information page 0-13 — tire-rotation row · checked 2026-08-24