Fluid - Differential

1985 Buick Century V6-231 3.8LSECTION Fluid - Differential

Standard, Riviera 80W, 80W-90* GL-5(Gear Oil, API Service GL-5)
Limited-Slip 80W, 80W-90* GL-5*
*For vehicles normally operated in Canada, 80W only
CAPACITY, Refill:
Regal 1.7 Liters 3.5 Pints
Riviera 1.6 Liters 3.3 Pints
LeSabre, Electra RWD:
7-1/2" ring rear 1.7 Liters 3.5 Pints
8-1/2", 8-3/4" ring gear 2.0 Liters 4.3 Pints
LIMITED-SLIP IDENTIFICATION:
Tag under rear cover-attaching bolt


RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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