Chevrolet Biscayne (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Chevrolet Biscayne (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,2 to 7 liters. Service intervals include checking every 2 months and changing fluid every 20000 to 36000 km. The data covers 15 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Biscayne, 250 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Powerglide
Biscayne, 250 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: Powerglide HD 3/1
Biscayne, 250 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3/1
Biscayne, 283 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Powerglide
Biscayne, 283 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: Powerglide HD 3/1
Biscayne, 283 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3/1
Biscayne, 327 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Powerglide
Biscayne, 327 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: Powerglide HD 3/1
Biscayne, 327 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3/1
Biscayne, 396 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Powerglide
Biscayne, 396 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: Powerglide HD 3/1
Biscayne, 396 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3/1
Biscayne, 427 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Powerglide
Biscayne, 427 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: Powerglide HD 3/1
Biscayne, 427 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Chevrolet Biscayne (USA) 1961-1969 automatic transmission specifications list three distinct capacity figures across all five engine variants: 1.2 liters marked as a refill quantity, 6 liters, and 7 liters. The refill figure represents the partial fluid volume returned to the transmission during a routine service, while the larger figures represent fuller fill quantities associated with different service procedures.
  • The 1.2-liter refill capacity applies uniformly across the 250, 283, 327, 396, and 427 engine configurations for the 1961-1969 model range, paired with a 36,000 km change interval under normal use conditions.
  • The 7-liter capacity figure carries a shorter change interval of 20,000 km under normal use, which is notably more frequent than the 36,000 km interval assigned to both the 1.2-liter refill and the 6-liter capacity entries.
  • The 6-liter capacity shares the same 36,000 km change interval as the 1.2-liter refill entry, though the two figures serve different service contexts — one representing a partial refill and the other a larger volume fill.
  • All three capacity entries across every engine variant specify a fluid level check every 2 months under normal use conditions, making the check interval consistent regardless of engine size or fill volume.
  • The specifications apply identically across all five engine displacements — 250, 283, 327, 396, and 427 — with no variation in capacity values, check intervals, or change intervals between any of the engine configurations for the 1961-1969 period.

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