Convertible · 235 cu in "Blue Flame" inline-six (155 hp)
1955 Chevrolet Corvette 155 Convertible — 2-speed Powerglide automatic
The 1955 Corvette 155 paired the 235 cu in "Blue Flame" inline-six (155 hp) with the 2-speed Powerglide automatic in convertible form.
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Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- Corvette 155
- Body style
- Convertible
- Engine
- 235 cu in "Blue Flame" inline-six (155 hp)
- Transmission
- 2-speed Powerglide automatic
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| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current carCorvette 155 Convertible — 2-speed Powerglide automatic | 235 cu in "Blue Flame" inline-six (155 hp) | 2-speed Powerglide automatic | Convertible |
| Corvette 195 Convertible — 3-speed manual | 265 cu in small-block V8 (195 hp) | 3-speed manual | Convertible |
| Corvette 195 Convertible — 2-speed Powerglide automatic | 265 cu in small-block V8 (195 hp) | 2-speed Powerglide automatic | Convertible |
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Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 155 Convertible — 2-speed Powerglide automatic. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 7
- Scheduled topics
- 7
- Applicability stated
- 7
- Exact references
- 1
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Engine oil-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil-filter element
Exact reference available
Source: Chevrolet — 1955 Corvette Operation Manual (scan hosted by CorvSport) · Operation Manual pp. 23–28, Periodic Lubrication and Maintenance / Maintenance in Brief · checked
Baldwin P53 cataloged fitment
This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not alter Chevrolet's service interval.
Source: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · PDF page 786, Chevrolet 1955 Corvette 235-cu-in inline-six and 265-cu-in V8 rows — Lube — P53 · checked
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- Validated equivalentBaldwin P53
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for every documented 1955 Corvette engine family; confirm the installed engine and filter dimensions.
Catalog: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · PDF page 786, Chevrolet 1955 Corvette 235-cu-in inline-six and 265-cu-in V8 rows — Lube — P53 · checked
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Chassis lubricationView intervals, applicability and sources
Chassis lubrication
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 1955 Corvette Operation Manual (scan hosted by CorvSport) · Operation Manual pp. 23–28, Periodic Lubrication and Maintenance / Maintenance in Brief · checked
Powerglide fluid level — checkView intervals, applicability and sources
Powerglide fluid level — check
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 1955 Corvette Operation Manual (scan hosted by CorvSport) · Operation Manual pp. 23–28, Periodic Lubrication and Maintenance / Maintenance in Brief · checked
Rear-axle lubricant level — checkView intervals, applicability and sources
Rear-axle lubricant level — check
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Source: Chevrolet — 1955 Corvette Operation Manual (scan hosted by CorvSport) · Operation Manual pp. 23–28, Periodic Lubrication and Maintenance / Maintenance in Brief · checked
Spark plugs — remove, clean and regapView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs — remove, clean and regap
Sourced interval available
0.035" gap
Source: Chevrolet — 1955 Corvette Operation Manual (scan hosted by CorvSport) · Operation Manual pp. 23–28, Periodic Lubrication and Maintenance / Maintenance in Brief · checked
Carburetor air-inlet extensions — inspect screensView intervals, applicability and sources
Carburetor air-inlet extensions — inspect screens
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Source: Chevrolet — 1955 Corvette Operation Manual (scan hosted by CorvSport) · Operation Manual pp. 23–28, Periodic Lubrication and Maintenance / Maintenance in Brief · checked
Front wheel bearings — clean and repackView intervals, applicability and sources
Front wheel bearings — clean and repack
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 1955 Corvette Operation Manual (scan hosted by CorvSport) · Operation Manual pp. 23–28, Periodic Lubrication and Maintenance / Maintenance in Brief · checked
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