Automatic Transmission

for 1957 Buick Special 364ci V8 · RWD

Fluid Type

Dexron III/VI ATF

Spec: Type A Suffix A (Dexron compatible)

Capacity

11qt

10.41 L

Drain & Refill

6 qt

5.68 L

Change Interval

25,000 mi

40,225 km

Notes

Dynaflow automatic transmission. Original spec was Type A, modern Dexron III/VI is backward compatible. Pan drop service fills approximately 6 quarts.

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