When to change the brake fluid on a GM 454?

Old/hydrated brake fluid boils at under 300 degrees F– new fluid around 500 degrees. Loosing your brakes in the mountains is not when to decide to change the brake fluid. BTW, our Foretravel is a 1993 with 157,000 miles. Joe, as Brett may have already said, Welcome to the Forum. The GM 454 (7.4) is a great engine.

Can a 454 take you on that trip?

Can a 454 take you on that trip– absolutely. The only HAVE TO other than routine maintenance is to change the BRAKE FLUID. Old/hydrated brake fluid boils at under 300 degrees F– new fluid around 500 degrees. Loosing your brakes in the mountains is not when to decide to change the brake fluid.

Are there any problems with my 454 c.i.engine?

The only problem I’ve had with mine is a small power steering fluid leak, which I plan on fixing this winter. Actually, the formula for descending any grade is to downshift until you find a gear that will hold your speed in EQUILIBRIUM– you are neither accelerating nor decelerating WITHOUT USING YOUR SERVICE BRAKES (brake pedal).

How do you check the brake fluid level?

To check your brake fluid, do the following: Clean the top of the reservoir carefully. Open the top of your brake fluid reservoir. Look to see where the fluid level lies; make sure that the brake fluid level is within half an inch or so of the cap. Check the color of your brake fluid.

How big is a P30 with 454 oil capacity?

Start with 6 quarts and check it, it will be around 6 or 7. Yeah……it’s about 5′ long and all spindly. Hard to get a good read on it the way it corkscrews through the tube… and I don’t totally trust it. Posted By: theelliotts on 09/24/10 10:14pm

What kind of wiring diagram do I need for Chevy P30?

Chevy Pace Arrow Engine Wiring Diagram. I was able to get a complete set of service manuals for my 95 P30 chassis from HERE. I need Chevrolet P30 Chassis wiring diagrams which I expected to be available and they are not.