Pages 31–35 (5 pages)

Under the Hood

From the 1959 DeSoto Owners Manual

Year
1959
Make
DeSoto
Models
Firedome (MS2), Fireflite (MS3), Adventurer, Sportsman, Station Wagon, Convertible
Pages
40

Fuel, oil and cooling care. It recommends premium fuel, gives the engine oil recommendations chart by SAE grade, and advises on oil and filter changes under severe driving. It explains TorqueFlite transmission maintenance and checking fluid level, and the cooling system including antifreeze before freezing weather.

What this section covers

  • Fuel selection
  • Engine oil recommendations
  • Oil and filter changes
  • TorqueFlite fluid level and maintenance
  • Cooling system and anti-freeze
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