Pages 15–22 (8 pages)

Driving with TorqueFlite, PowerFlite and Standard Transmission

From the 1959 Dodge Owners Manual

Operating instructions for the TorqueFlite three-speed and PowerFlite two-speed push-button automatic transmissions, the easy-shift three-speed manual transmission, and the Dodge Sure-Grip differential.

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What this section covers

  • TorqueFlite driving
  • PowerFlite driving
  • Three-speed manual shifting
  • Sure-Grip differential
Year
1959
Make
Dodge
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Coronet, Royal, Custom Royal, Sierra and Custom Sierra station wagons; Six and V-8
Pages
64

What’s inside

Owner's handbook

  1. Contents and Introductionpp. 1–5
  2. Taking Commandpp. 6–14
  3. Driving with TorqueFlite, PowerFlite and Standard Transmissionpp. 15–22
  4. Oil, Fuel, Break-In and Headlampspp. 23–27
  5. Cooling, Heaters and Air Conditioningpp. 28–33
  6. Optional Power Equipment and Accessoriespp. 34–39
  7. Car Cleaning HintsCleaning advice for finish, trim and upholstery, including spot removal from fabric and vinyl with MoPar cleaners.pp. 40–41
  8. Station Wagons and ConvertiblesTailgate, electric rear window lift and spare tire location on Sierra station wagons, seat folding on six- and nine-passenger models, and raising and lowering the convertible top.pp. 42–44
  9. Wheels and Tirespp. 45–48
  10. Light Bulb Chart and Electrical SystemBulb type numbers and circuit breaker and fuse ratings, followed by care of the 12-volt battery, generator and spark plugs.pp. 49–50
  11. Lubrication, Inspections and Maintenance Chartpp. 51–56
  12. Specifications and Quick Engine Datapp. 57–61
  13. Serial Numbers and Service CertificateWhere to find the engine, vehicle and body numbers, and the Owner's Service Certificate pages.pp. 62–64

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