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1956 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN
316ci V8•RWD•MANUAL•gas
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1956 Pontiac Chieftain 316ci V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
SAE 30 or 10W-30 conventional
Spec: API SB/SC era
Capacity
5qt
4.73 L
Drain & Refill
5 qt
4.73 L
Change Interval
2,000 mi
3,218 km

Notes

With filter. Non-detergent or detergent oil acceptable for 1950s engines; modern API SN/SP oils are fine

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