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1961 BUICK SPECIAL
215ci V8•RWD•MANUAL•gas
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1961 Buick Special 215ci V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
SAE 10W-30 conventional
Spec: API SC/SD (modern SN/SP backward compatible)
Capacity
4qt
3.78 L
Drain & Refill
4 qt
3.78 L
Change Interval
3,000 mi
4,827 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes

215 cubic inch aluminum V8. Compact engine design. Use modern API SN or newer oil. Includes filter change.

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