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Fluid · Brake Fluid

Brake Fluid

for 1959 Pontiac Catalina 389ci V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Spec: FMVSS 116 DOT 3
Capacity
1qt
0.95 L
Drain & Refill
1 qt
0.95 L
Change Interval
24,000 mi
38,616 km

Notes

Drum brakes all around standard. Flush more frequently for safety on vintage vehicle

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