1957 Mobil Oil Lubrication Bulletin Chevrolet 6 V8 150 210 Bel Air Spec Sheet

Description

Very good condition. Spec sheet 4 pages.
CAPACITIES
TURBOGLIDE
REFILL
CRANKCASE
COOLING
TRANSMISSION
POWERGLIDE
REFILL
TRANSMISSION
AND OVERDRIVE
REAR AXLE
GAS TANK
REFILL
SYSTEM
MODEL
QUARTS
PINTS
QUARTS
PINTS
QUARTS
GALLONS
QUARTS
(2) 5
2
(3) 5
(4) 16
(5) 16
v8
(2) 4
2
(3) 5
3-1/2
(4) 16
(5) (6) 16
(2) Add 1 quart when filter element is replaced.
(3) Only transmission is drained and refilled. Torque converter is not drained.
(4) 17 quarts when equipped with heater.
(5) Station Wagon and Sedan Delivery - 17 gallons.
(6) Cars with 220 hp engine - 20 gallons.
SERVICING DATA
HOOD LOCK: The hood can be opened with one hand and in one continuous motion by reaching under the grille header bar,
slightly right of center, pulling the hood latch and raising the hood. Spring loaded supports hold the hood open.
BATTERY, LOCATION: Under hood, right side. Size – 53 ampere hour, 54 plate, 12 volt. Negative terminal grounded.
RADIATOR: Drain cock at bottom of radiator, on right front side, reached from above or from underneath car. The cooling
system is filled with a permanent type anti-freeze and a high opening thermostat is installed at the factory. If a methanol
type anti-freeze is used, a low opening thermostat should be installed.
BLOCK DRAIN: 6 - Plug, left rear side of cylinder block, near exhaust pipe. V8 - Plug at center of each block, under
exhaust manifold.
PRESSURE COOLING: Valve in cap set to open at 7 pounds pressure. Before removing radiator cap turn it to the left until
slight stop is reached to allow any pressure in the system to escape through the overflow before the cap is removed.
The cap must always be turned down tightly to maintain the correct pressure.
GAS TANK FILLER: Above left tail light. Hinged door in fender, opens to right.
The information contained in this Mobilubrication Bulletin is based on latest ad-
vice received direct from the factories. As in previous years, changes in design
may be made in the manufacturers' later production.
*(Bold Face Indicates Changes From 1956 Models)
Indicates change from 1956 Models
shown on MOBILUBRICATION DISC CHART
as
1957 CHEVROLET 6, V8
150, 210, Bel Air
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LUBRICATION SERVICE INFORMATION
Figures and numerals printed in italics and enclosed in parenthesis, as (D-1), refer to illustrations and
descriptions appearing on the Mobilubrication Disc Chart which are applicable to 1957 construction.
TRANSMISSION CONVENTIONAL (D-1): Standard on 6, and v8 (265). Optional on V8 (283): OVERDRIVE (D-4): Optional
on 6, V8 (265), V8 (283 with one dual carburetor) - Check lubricant level every 1000 miles. Add lubricant as required.
Drain, flush and refill every 10,000 miles. Use a good grade of flushing oil. Never steam clean or use kerosine or solvents
to flush housing.
When equipped with overdrive, checking of lubricant level and adding lubricant for both housings can be done at transmission
filling hole. After draining, first fill the overdrive housing, until lubricant runs out of filling hole and replace the plug, then
fill the transmission housing until lubricant is at the level of that filling hole and replace the plug.
Filler Opening and Level Gauge: Plug in side of transmission housing is used to check and maintain the lubricant
level in both housings. Plug in overdrive housing need not be used for normal
refilling.
Drain: Plug in bottom transmission and overdrive housings.
POWERGLIDE (D-5): Standard on V8 (283). Optional on 6: TURBOGLIDE (D-5): Optional on V8 (283): – Check fluid
level every 1000 miles. Drain and refill the housing every 25,000 miles. Extreme care must be used to prevent dirt from
entering filler tube.
The filler t ube and dipstick are on the right side of the engine, just opposite the starting motor, and can be reached
from under the hood. The dipstick is marked "Full" and "Add 1 Qt" and fluid level should be between these two lines. Fluid
level should be checked with engine idling, transmission warm, parking brake set and selector lever in "N" position. If the
car has been parked for several hours before checking, run the engine for several minutes with the selector lever in "D", to
warm up the fluid and fill the converter. Never check the level with the selector lever in "P" position.
If car is equipped with air conditioning, fluid level is checked through plug in transmission right cover. Fluid must
be at level of this hole.
To prevent possible leakage, there is no drain plug in the torque converter. This means that the only drain plug is
in the transmission so that less than half of the capacity of the Powerglide or Turboglide, 4-1/2 quarts, can be drained. See
Mobilubrication Bulletin "Correct Lubrication of Automatic and Semi-Automatic Transmissions" for detailed instructions.
REAR AXLE (HYPOID GEARS) (D-6): Check lubricant level every 1000 miles. Add lubricant as required. Drain, flush and
refill after first 1000 miles and then every 10,000 miles. Use a good grade of flushing oil. Never steam clean or use kerosine
or solvents to flush housing.
Filler Opening and Level Gauge: Plug at rear of housing.
Drain: Remove drain plug in bottom of housing.
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GENERATOR (E-2) - Every 1000 miles, fill oiler at each end with Mobiloil Arctic. If the commutator end bearing becomes dry
through failure to lubricate at regular intervals, fill cup three times, allowing sufficient time between fillings to permit oil to
drain down. This succession filling should only be performed at the rear end, never at the front end. Over filling at the front
oiler may damage the generator.
DISTRIBUTOR (E-1) - All - Every 5000 miles apply1 drop but not more, of Mobiloil Arctic to breaker lever pivot. - 6 - Every
5000 miles grease cam sparingly with Mobilgrease No. 5 or MP. V8 - Replace cam lubrication wick every 25,000 miles.
MANIFOLD HEAT VALVE - V8 - Check valve shaft every 1000 miles and if shaft is sticking, free it up with graphited
kerosine or alcohol containing a small amount of baking soda.
POWER STEERING (K-3): Optional - Reservoir over pump at left front of engine. Remove dipstick every 1000 miles and check
fluid level. Use Mobilfluid 200 to maintain level at full mark on dipstick.
AIR CLEANER: (K-2) - 6 - Olled element type, standard. Remove element and clean in Sovasol No. 5 every 1000 miles.
Dry, oil with Mobiloil AF and replace element.
V8 - Oil-bath type standard. Remove oil from reservoir every 1000 miles. Clean reservoir and element in Sovasol
No. 5. Refill reservoir to indicated level with 1 pint of Mobiloil AF in Summer and Mobiloil Arctic in Winter. Do not oil
element for excess oil will drain into reservoir and raise oil above recommended level.
HAND OILING - Transmission shifting linkage idler bushings. Apply Mobiloil Arctic every 1000 miles.
OIL FILTER (K-1) - 6 - Partial flow type optional. V8 - Full flow type optional.
CRANKCASE BREATHER CAP - An air cleaner is in the filler cap. Wash complete cap in Sovasol No. 5 every 1000 miles.
Oil with Mobiloil AF before replacing on engine.
POWER BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, POWER SEATS, AIR CONDITIONING - Optional.
HEADLIGHT SCREEN - Screen over each headlight must be clean at all times because it covers air intake for ventilation,
heating and air conditioning.
TUBELESS TIRES
PRESSURE, POUNDS COLD
FRONT
REAR
MODEL
SIZE
7.50 x 14
(1) 22
22
6, V8
25 pounds after driving 3 miles or more below 40 mph. -
27 pounds after driving 3 miles or
(1) 24 pounds under heavy loads
more above 40 mph.
LUBRICATING DEPARTMENT, AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION
SOCONY
MOBIL
OIL
COMPANY, INC.
AND AFFILIATES: MAGNOLIA PETROLEUM COMPANY, GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION