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FE Holden

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Dates of Production

Introduced:July 1956

Discontinued: May 1958

The FE Holden was in production for 22 months

Production Figures

155 161

Model Range

Standard Sedan (Introduced July 19 1956) (FE/215)

Business Sedan (Introduced July 19 1956) (FE/217)

Special Sedan (Introduced July 19 1956) (FE/225)

Standard Wagon (Introduced February 28 1957) (FE/219)

Special Wagon (Introduced February 28 1957) (FE/229)

Panel Van (Introduced February 28 1957) (FE/2104)

Utility (Introduced February 28 1957) (FE/2106)

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HQ Holden SS HQ

1972–1974 · Sedan
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Years 1972–1974
Body Sedan
Doors 4
Seats 5

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Automatic Transmission Oil
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Vehicle: HQ Holden SS HQ    Part: Automatic Transmission Oil

Dexron III (ATF) ~7.0-7.4 L (dry fill) Trimatic 3-speed automatic (from late HK/HT) Powerglide on earliest HK Castrol Transmax Dexron III / Penrite Dex III Trimatic dry-fill figure of ~7 L (converter + pan) is forum-sourced from Holden factory Trimatic diagnosis literature for the HQ generation a simple drain-and-refill from the pan takes considerably less (~3-4 L). Verify against a factory manual for the exact model. Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 161/173/186/202)
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Vehicle: HQ Holden SS HQ    Part: Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 161/173/186/202)

SAE 20W-50 4.5-5.0 L 161/173/186/202 ci Red motor (161/186 through HG 173/202 from HQ onward) Penrite Classic HPR30 20W-60 / Castrol Classic XL30 Six-cylinder capacity is a typical figure for this Red-motor family Verify exact figure for the specific engine capacity fitted against a factory manual. Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)
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Vehicle: HQ Holden SS HQ    Part: Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)

SAE 20W-50 4.3-5.2 L 5.0L (308) / 4.2L (253) Holden V8 Penrite HPR30 20W-60 / Penrite Classic Later factory service data (via Penrite lube guide) shows 4.3 L for early Commodore-era V8 refills rising to ~5.1-5.2 L in later revisions figure is consistent across the V8\'s long production run from HQ through to VS. Confirm exact figure for HK-HG-era 253/308 against a factory manual. Check price at AmazonOpens retailer’s site · affiliate linkCheck price at EbayOpens retailer’s site · affiliate link
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Prices at Introduction

Standard Sedan: £1 141 ($2 282)

Business Sedan: £1 173 ($2 346)

Special Sedan: £1 205 ($2 410)

Standard Wagon: £1 249 ($2 498)

Special Wagon: £1 311 ($2 622)

Panel Van: £1 062 ($2 124)

Utility: £1 039 ($2 078)

Engines

Grey Engine

Engine Prefix: L283373 to L439506

Capacity: 2160 cc 132.5 cubic inches (2.171 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder

Configuration Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Number of Cylinders: 6

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Bore and Stroke 3 x 3.125 Inches (76.2 x 79.4mm)

Compression Ratio 6.8:1

Power: 52kW (70bhp) @ 4000 RPM

Torque: 149Nm (110lb-ft) @ 1200 RPM

Fuel system: Stromberg BXOV-1 double venturi downdraft type carburettor, AC mechanical fuel pump.

Transmission

3 Speed Manual

Column Shift

Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd gears

1st: 2.985:1

2nd: 1.591:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 2.985:1

Rear Axle

GM-H Banjo

Ratio: 3.88:1

Clutch

Diaphragm type spring, Single-plate, dry disc, Hydraulically controlled

Body Construction

Monocoque unibody structure

Ignition and Electrical

12 volt battery. Coil and generator

Exhaust

Single tail-pipe, oval shaped, full bore, reverse flow type muffler

Suspension

Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs

Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs

Steering

Recirculating ball type, ratio 14:1

Brakes

Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Wheels

Demountable disc wheels with drop centre type rim integral with wheel

Tyres

Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40 x 13 four-ply

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)

Total Length: 176.0 inches (4470mm)

Total width: 67.0 inches (1702mm)

Height at Kerb Weight: 61.0 inches (1549mm)

Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)

Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Kerb Weight: 2380lb (1080kg)

Turning Circle 11.3m

Fuel Tank Capacity:9.5 Gallons (43 litres)

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