Buick Special, Skylark (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Buick Special and Skylark (USA / CAN) require automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 5,7 to 8,8 liters. Service intervals include checking at 1500 km and 9000 km, and changing at 36000 km and 38000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Special V6 (1962-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,7 liter (Refill)
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (Total)
  • Check 9000 km
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Dynaflow Turbine 2/1
Skylark (1961-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 1500 km
  • Change 38000 km
  • Code: Dynaflow Turbine 2/1
Special V8 (1961-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 1500 km
  • Change 38000 km
  • Code: Dynaflow Turbine 2/1

Additional Notes

  • The Buick Skylark (1961-1963) automatic transmission carries a capacity of 5.7 liters, which represents a service refill figure rather than a total system volume.
  • The Special V8 (1961-1963) shares the same 5.7-liter capacity as the Skylark, along with identical check and change intervals, placing both configurations on a 1,500 km check cycle and a 38,000 km change interval under normal use conditions.
  • The Special V6 (1962-1963) is the only configuration among the three to list both a refill capacity and a total system capacity, at 5.7 liters and 8.8 liters respectively. The 3.1-liter difference between the two figures reflects the volume of fluid retained within the torque converter and transmission cooler lines that does not drain during a standard service.
  • When the full 8.8-liter total capacity of the Special V6 automatic transmission is relevant, such as during an overhaul or complete fluid replacement following a transmission removal, the additional volume beyond the 5.7-liter refill figure must be accounted for to avoid underfilling.
  • The Special V6 (1962-1963) operates on a 9,000 km check interval under normal use conditions, which is notably longer than the 1,500 km check interval specified for both the Skylark and the Special V8.
  • The Special V6 change interval of 36,000 km under normal use conditions is 2,000 km shorter than the 38,000 km interval assigned to the Skylark and Special V8 configurations.

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