I have a few questions about my car

[Rob roy]

I just aquired a 1979 firebird formula, with a 400 bb and I need to know how much oil it takes, and on the dash board..what are the last two guages on the right. my car is missing them. and u guys will be hearing from me alot .....I just bought this car for 500$ and it needs a little tlc right now....alot of tlc actually

[SphinXX]

I have a 68' 400, they are very similar to yours. Yours should take a minimum of 5 quarts of oil and a max of 6 quarts. But i guess of that is a factory oil pan. After market, it could be more.