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1980 BUICK RIVIERA
231ci V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Repairs0Labor476Torque134Fluid8DTC0Battery1Maintenance0Recalls0
Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1980 Buick Riviera 231ci V6 · FWD
Fluid Type
Ethylene glycol 50/50
Spec: GM 1899-M
Capacity
13qt
12.3 L
Drain & Refill
11 qt
10.41 L
Change Interval
24,000 mi
38,616 km
Data quality
Calibrated
Platform-calibrated book-style value. Verification program ongoing.

Notes

Standard green coolant. Turbocharged models may have slightly higher capacity due to turbo cooling.

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