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1956 BUICK SPECIAL
264ci V8•RWD•MANUAL•gas
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1956 Buick Special 264ci V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional
Spec: API SB/SC (modern SN/SP backward compatible)
Capacity
5qt
4.73 L
Drain & Refill
5 qt
4.73 L
Change Interval
3,000 mi
4,827 km

Notes

264 cubic inch Buick Nailhead V8. Use modern API SN or newer oil with ZDDP additives for flat tappet cam protection. Includes filter change.

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