Section 2 (Engine Controls - Specifications 5.7L): Capacities

1996 Buick Roadmaster BaseSECTION Capacities
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BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Cold Crank Amps @ 0°F (-18°C) Reserve Minutes
5.7L 770 115
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1) Quantity: Qts. (L)
Crankcase (2) 4.0 (3.8)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
With Heavy-Duty Cooling 17.2 (16.3)
Without Heavy-Duty Cooling 16.8 (15.9)
Automatic Transmission (3)(4) 5.0 (4.7)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Does not include oil filter capacity.
(3) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(4) Dexron-III or Dexron-IIE.
RENDER: 1.0x

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