Which is cheaper to maintain, the Plymouth Belvedere or the Plymouth Belvedere?

Based on 5-year routine maintenance labor at a $150/hr indie shop rate, the Plymouth Belvedere is cheaper to maintain — about $181 less over 60,000 miles. Parts cost is not included.

What's the labor difference between the 225ci I6 and the 273ci V8?

Across 28 common maintenance jobs, hours vary by drivetrain and engine layout. See the side-by-side table on this page for each job's labor hours and estimated cost.

Are there any active recalls on the Plymouth Belvedere or Plymouth Belvedere?

The Plymouth Belvedere has 0 open NHTSA recalls. The Plymouth Belvedere has 0 open recalls. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

1969 Plymouth Belvedere vs 1969 Plymouth Belvedere

Specifications

Year

1969

Engine

225ci I6

273ci V8

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

automatic

Fuel

gas

Cost of Ownership

5-Year Maintenance

$12,048

0.20 $/mi

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$11,867

0.20 $/mi

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ADVANTAGEPlymouth Belvedere — Saves you $181 over 5 years (2% less in routine maintenance labor)

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

Floor Pan and Frame Rail Rust

— hrs$2,763 / 5yr

Oil & filter change

0.4 hrs$1,200 / 5yr

0.3 hrs$1,020 / 5yr

Electrical System Degradation

— hrs$878 / 5yr

Torsion Bar Suspension Wear and Sag

— hrs$748 / 5yr

Tire rotation

0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr

Differential fluid

1.5 hrs$530 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$440 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

1.0 hrs$440 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr

Front brake pads

1.0 hrs$460 / 5yr

Timing Chain Stretch (All V8 Engines)

— hrs$390 / 5yr

Steering Box Wear and Leaks

— hrs$390 / 5yr

Leaf Spring Breakage and Shackle Seizure

— hrs$315 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr

12V battery

0.3 hrs$245 / 5yr

Wiper blades

0.2 hrs$240 / 5yr

Coolant flush

1.2 hrs$230 / 5yr

1.0 hrs$200 / 5yr

Spark plugs

0.8 hrs$200 / 5yr

Intake manifold gasket

3.5 hrs$185 / 5yr

Water pump

2.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

Carburetor Issues (Carter AFB/AVS, Holley 2-barrel)

— hrs$158 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

3.5 hrs$144 / 5yr

4.2 hrs$170 / 5yr

Fuel filter

0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr

Engine air filter

0.2 hrs$120 / 5yr

Alternator

1.2 hrs$120 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

1.2 hrs$96 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$114 / 5yr

Power steering flush

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

0.6 hrs$110 / 5yr

Starter motor

1.2 hrs$76 / 5yr

Thermostat

1.0 hrs$67 / 5yr

PCV valve

0.3 hrs$65 / 5yr

Active Recalls

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.

Fluid Capacities

Plymouth Belvedere

ac_refrigerant · R-12

brake0.75 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 3

coolant13.00 qt · Conventional inorganic coolant

engine_oil5.00 qt · API SE or SF

power_steering2.00 qt · Type A Suffix A

rear_diff3.50 qt · API GL-5

transmission_auto16.50 qt · Type A Suffix A or Dexron

washer1.00 qt · Windshield washer solvent

Plymouth Belvedere

ac_refrigerant · R-12

brake0.75 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 3

coolant16.00 qt · Conventional inorganic coolant

engine_oil5.00 qt · API SE or SF

power_steering2.00 qt · Type A Suffix A

rear_diff4.40 qt · API GL-5

transmission_auto16.50 qt · Type A Suffix A or Dexron

washer1.00 qt · Windshield washer solvent

The Verdict

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.

Open the full dashboard for either truck

Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.