Pontiac 1955 Owner's Manual page 33

weather). Add DISTILLED WATER to bring the solution level to
bottom of vent well whenever necessary.
CAUTION: Battery fumes are inflammable and toxic.
REAR SPRINGS—No lubrication required.
HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION-The Hydra-Matic fluid
level should be checked every 2,000 miles by the following procedure:
1. Apply hand brake tightly, move control lever to "N" position,
and run engine equivalent to 20 MPH for 1-1/2 minutes.
2. Reduce engine speed to slow idle. Remove oil level indicator,
wipe clean and reinsert.
3. Remove indicator again and note reading, if level is at lower
mark or below, add fluid to bring it to full mark.
ENGINE OIL
LEVEL INDICATOR
HYDRA-MATIC OIL LEVEL
INDICATOR AND FILL POINT
ENGINE OIL
FILL POINT
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DRAIN AND REFILL HYDRA-MATIC EVERY 25,000 MILES
Fluid Recommendations—When adding or refilling, use only GM
Hydra-Matic Fluid (available at all authorized Pontiac dealers), or
Automatic Transmission Fluid identified by an AO-ATF qualification
number. (No special additives to these fluids are required or recom
mended.) Total refill capacity is approximately 9-1/2 quarts. In case
of emergency, it is possible to use any good grade of 20W engine oil.
Replace engine oil with specified fluid as soon as possible.
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