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1956 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
354 cu in (5.8L) FirePower Hemi V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 1956 Chrysler Imperial 354 cu in (5.8L) FirePower Hemi V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
Type A transmission fluid
Spec: Type A (Dexron compatible)
Capacity
10qt
9.46 L
Drain & Refill
4 qt
3.78 L
Change Interval
12,000 mi
19,308 km

Notes

PowerFlite 2-speed automatic. Modern Dexron III/VI acceptable substitute. Total capacity includes converter

Other fluid systems on this vehicle

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