SECTION 1-A 1958 BUICK LUBRICARE INSTRUCTIONS & 1958 BUICK LUBRICATION CHART

1-1 EVERY 1000 MILES – 1958 BUICK LUBRICARE

  1. Check engine oil level only after engine has been stopped for at least three to five minutes to allow oil to drain down.

The oil level should be maintained between the “FULL” and “ADD” marks on gauge rod; each space between marks represents 1 quart. Do not fill above the “FULL” mark. See figure 1-3.

See paragraph 1-5 for engine oil recommendations and when to change oil.

  1. Front Suspension, Steering Linkage, Clutch and Rear Propeller Shaft Lubrication Fittings. Wipe dirt from lubrication fittings, then apply a good grade of water resistant chassis lubricant, under pressure, at the following points (fig. 1-1):
    1958 Buick Chassis Lubricare Chart

    1958 Buick Chassis Lubricare Chart

  • Upper Control Arm Shafts (4 fittings)
  • Lower Control Arm Shafts (4 fittings)
  • Upper Ball Joints (2 fittings)
  • Lower Ball Joints (2 fittings)
  • Tie Rod Ends (2), Intermediate Rod (2), and Idler Arm Support (1)
  • Clutch Release Equalizer (1)
  • Rear Propeller Shaft Spline (1) See figure 1-2.