1955 BUICK SPECIAL

264ci V8•RWD•MANUAL•gas

Repairs0 Labor445 Torque121 Fluid7 DTC0 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

Fluid · Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission

for 1955 Buick Special 264ci V8 · RWD

Fluid Type

80W-90 GL-1 or ATF

Spec: Type A ATF or non-EP gear oil

Capacity

3qt

2.84 L

Drain & Refill

3 qt

2.84 L

Change Interval

25,000 mi

40,225 km

Data quality

Calibrated

Platform-calibrated book-style value. Verification program ongoing.

Notes

3-speed manual transmission standard. Non-synchro first gear. Do NOT use modern GL-4 or GL-5

Other fluid systems on this vehicle

Rear Differential

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