1955–1956 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

5.4L V8•RWD•gas•331

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$8,594 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,719/yr · 140¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

491 jobs across 17 categories

body (42)

brakes (36)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (25)

electrical (69)

engine (60)

exhaust (16)

fuel (16)

fuel-system (3)

hvac (22)

ignition (14)

interior (23)

maintenance (31)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (44)

transmission (44)

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body · 42

brakes · 36

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 25

electrical · 69

engine · 60

exhaust · 16

fuel · 16

fuel-system · 3

hvac · 22

ignition · 14

interior · 23

maintenance · 31

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 44

transmission · 44

Units

136 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (14)

electrical (12)

engine (38)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

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31 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (31)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1955-1956

14″

Driver side

14″

Passenger side

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📝 Mid-1950s Cadillacs used symmetrical, relatively small blades. These were vacuum-operated wipers in many cases.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

14″Bosch ICON 14A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30114 · ANCO 31-14Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Wiper blades

Mid-1950s Cadillacs used symmetrical, relatively small blades. These were vacuum-operated wipers in many cases.

Driver side

14in

Passenger side

14in

Attachment

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14″ fits: Bosch ICON 14A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30114 · ANCO 31-14

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1955–1956 Cadillac Fleetwood 5.4L V8 and can vary by trim.

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