Pages 21–32 (12 pages)

Maintenance Recommendations

From the 1955 Oldsmobile Owners Manual

Oldsmobile's maintenance advice for the Rocket engine: premium fuel, oil types (MS and DG recommended), SAE viscosity by temperature, oil change intervals from 500 to 3,000 miles, crankcase capacity of 5 quarts (6 with filter), the optional AC full-flow oil filter, Hydra-Matic fluid Type A and Syncro-Mesh lubricant, a full lubrication chart by mileage, cooling system draining and anti-freeze, tubeless tire repair, inflation, rotation and changing, and care of chrome and lacquer finish.

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What this section covers

  • Fuel and engine oil types
  • Oil viscosity chart and change intervals
  • Oil filter and crankcase capacity
  • Hydra-Matic and Syncro-Mesh lubrication
  • Lubrication chart by mileage
  • Cooling system and anti-freeze
  • Tubeless tire repair, rotation and changing
  • Chrome and lacquer finish care
Year
1955
Make
Oldsmobile
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
1955 Oldsmobile Rocket engine cars, Hydra-Matic or Syncro-Mesh; Holiday coupes and convertibles
Publication
567125
Pages
42

What’s inside

Owner manual

  1. Cover, Service Policy and Contentspp. 1–6
  2. Operational HintsUsing the combined ignition, starter and accessory switch, starting a cold or warm engine, the parking brake, the Syncro-Mesh H-pattern shift lever, and break-in speed limits of 50 mph for the first 500 miles and 65 mph for the next 500.pp. 7–9
  3. Instruments and Hydra-Matic Drivepp. 10–14
  4. Controlspp. 15–20
  5. Maintenance Recommendationspp. 21–32
  6. Accessoriespp. 33–38
  7. Technical DataCapacities (20-gallon fuel tank, crankcase, cooling system, transmissions and differential), 12-volt light bulb numbers, fuse types and locations, anti-freeze quantities, and tire sizes with 24 pounds front and 22 pounds rear inflation.pp. 39–39
  8. Safety Maintenance Schedule and WarrantyThe Oldsmobile Safety Maintenance Schedule chart for recording services from 1,000 to 25,000 miles, and the manufacturer's warranty of 90 days or 4,000 miles; the last page is blank.pp. 40–42

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