Buick Special, Skylark (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Buick Special and Skylark (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 0,95 to 1,2 liters. Service intervals include checks at 1500 km and 9000 km. The data covers 6 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 0,95 liter
  • Check 9000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Special V6 (1962-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 9000 km
  • Code: Borg Warner T10 4/1
Skylark (1961-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 1500 km
  • Code: 3/1
Skylark (1961-1963)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 1500 km
  • Code: 3/1
Special V8 (1961-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 1500 km
  • Code: 3/1
Special V8 (1961-1963)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 1500 km
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Buick Skylark (1961-1963) manual transmission carries a fluid capacity of 1.1 liters, a figure that applies equally whether the normal or alternative (acceptable) fluid type is used.
  • Both the normal and alternative (acceptable) fluid designations for the Skylark (1961-1963) share an identical 1,500 km check interval, meaning the fluid type selection does not alter the service schedule.
  • The Special V8 (1961-1963) manual transmission mirrors the Skylark exactly, with a 1.1-liter capacity and a 1,500 km check interval under both normal and alternative (acceptable) use conditions.
  • The Special V6 (1962-1963) presents two distinct capacity figures under normal use: 0.95 liters and 1.2 liters. A difference of 0.25 liters between two normal-use entries for the same engine type typically reflects different transmission unit variants fitted to the same vehicle configuration.
  • Despite the capacity difference between the two Special V6 (1962-1963) entries, both share the same 9,000 km check interval under normal use conditions.
  • The 9,000 km check interval recorded for the Special V6 (1962-1963) is notably longer than the 1,500 km interval specified for the Skylark (1961-1963) and Special V8 (1961-1963), representing a six-fold difference in service frequency between these configurations.

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