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Convertible Top - Hydraulic Fluid

Number 86-10-17 Date 10/86
Subject: FOLDING TOP HYDRAULIC FLUID


1984-86 SUNBIRD CONVERTIBLE
The Body Service Manual currently recommends that the hydraulic system of the folding top on convertibles should use either mineral oil or high grade brake fluid. Since 1984, Type A transmission fluid has been used in these systems. This bulletin is notification of a correction to the service manual that Type A transmission fluid is used in folding top hydraulic systems. An appropriate label should be present to identify the fluid in use. Do not intermix fluids.