CAPACITIES

Lubrication and capacity data for all 1941 Chevrolet models

COOLING SYSTEM (WITHOUT HEATER)

• 14 quarts
• I recommend a good grade of antifreeze mixed 50/50 with distilled water

• 16 gallons

• 5 quarts (without oil filter)
• 6 quarts (with oil filter)
• grade of oil:    I recommend a good 30w or a 10-30w for most driving conditions and temperatures

• 1 1/2 pints of 90w all purpose gear oil

• 3 1/2 pints of 90w all purpose gear oil

• Do not use standard 90w gear oil, this is too thin and will leak on to the pitman arm bushings and destroy them. Chassis grease is too thick and will not lubricate properly. Penrite (available on Ebay) is designed specifically for these older steering gearboxes. Many owners have also had luck using STP, which is very thick and has good lubricating properties.