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blukangoo · 08-19-2007, 03:12 AM

Can anyone tell me or direct me to a complete list of fluid quantaties?

I am just about to get my 68 back on the road and want to buy the fluids I need.
Everything but the engine and tranny are completely dry.

I need Quantaties for the rest.
Cooling, Power Steering, Brakes, Rear Diff

I have looked myself in different books and owners manuals but all I have found is what kind of fluids are supposed to be used.

Thanks!

*Shane* · 08-19-2007, 01:21 PM

This is a GREAT question and I vote that it be put in the FAQ once answered.

centsless · 08-19-2007, 01:38 PM

I looked through my restoration packet, and it gives the specs for oil, and coolant. It varies for model and engine size. Coolant can be anywhere from 12 to 20 quarts depending on the engine and options.

cdowns · 08-19-2007, 02:14 PM

dont have access to my shop right now but i do believe all are listed in the factory service manuals

i know 12bolt and 10bolt rears are a bit less than 2quarts of royal purple

blukangoo · 08-19-2007, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the answers everybody.

Being I´m on a small budget, I don´t want to buy TOO much so I thought I would ask. Petroleum products aren´t that cheap over here.

Here are some more infos on the truck.
Engine 327 (was about 5 quarts)
Tranny TH400/375 (Haven´t filled it up yet because the driveline isn´t back in. It is supposed to be about 10 or 11 Liters with the Torque converter.)
12 Bolt Rear end
Standard Power Steering and cooling system
Brake cylinder is cast iron and I think a Bendix.

centsless · 08-19-2007, 04:32 PM

Should be about 2 quarts in the rear axle, 1 quart of power steering fluid, 2 gallons of coolant, and a quart of brake fluid. That is what I would buy as a start.

blukangoo · 08-19-2007, 05:21 PM

Thanks again. I wrote the amounts down. I guess I will see if they are about right.

08-19-2007, 03:12 AM	#1
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	How much fluid is in the...? Can anyone tell me or direct me to a complete list of fluid quantaties? I am just about to get my 68 back on the road and want to buy the fluids I need. Everything but the engine and tranny are completely dry. I need Quantaties for the rest. Cooling, Power Steering, Brakes, Rear Diff I have looked myself in different books and owners manuals but all I have found is what kind of fluids are supposed to be used. Thanks! __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400 Last edited by blukangoo; 08-19-2007 at 03:13 AM. Reason: had to edit something :-)

08-19-2007, 01:21 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: How much fluid is in the...? This is a GREAT question and I vote that it be put in the FAQ once answered.

08-19-2007, 01:38 PM	#3
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: How much fluid is in the...? I looked through my restoration packet, and it gives the specs for oil, and coolant. It varies for model and engine size. Coolant can be anywhere from 12 to 20 quarts depending on the engine and options. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

08-19-2007, 02:14 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How much fluid is in the...? dont have access to my shop right now but i do believe all are listed in the factory service manuals i know 12bolt and 10bolt rears are a bit less than 2quarts of royal purple __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-19-2007, 03:59 PM	#5
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: How much fluid is in the...? Thanks for the answers everybody. Being I´m on a small budget, I don´t want to buy TOO much so I thought I would ask. Petroleum products aren´t that cheap over here. Here are some more infos on the truck. Engine 327 (was about 5 quarts) Tranny TH400/375 (Haven´t filled it up yet because the driveline isn´t back in. It is supposed to be about 10 or 11 Liters with the Torque converter.) 12 Bolt Rear end Standard Power Steering and cooling system Brake cylinder is cast iron and I think a Bendix. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

08-19-2007, 04:32 PM	#6
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: How much fluid is in the...? Should be about 2 quarts in the rear axle, 1 quart of power steering fluid, 2 gallons of coolant, and a quart of brake fluid. That is what I would buy as a start. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board Last edited by centsless; 08-19-2007 at 04:33 PM.

08-19-2007, 05:21 PM	#7
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: How much fluid is in the...? Thanks again. I wrote the amounts down. I guess I will see if they are about right. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

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