390ci V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Fluid · Brake Fluid

Brake Fluid

for 1962 Mercury S-55 390ci V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
DOT 3 Heavy Duty
Spec: FMVSS 116 DOT 3
Capacity
0.5qt
0.47 L
Drain & Refill
0.5 qt
0.47 L
Change Interval
36,000 mi
57,924 km

Notes

Drum brakes all around. Use heavy duty brake fluid for sustained mountain driving

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