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12blkgrayRS · 03-15-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

the tranny takes close to 4 qts.

uh what? for a manual? I only used barely 2qts.

dmginc · 03-15-2016, 11:39 AM

Did you fill it till it was up to the fill hole? Did you make sure it was fully drained?

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dmginc · 03-15-2016, 11:46 AM

actually i just noticed something...the machine at my cousins shop that pumps fluid in can also suck out fluid and we think the valve for the suction side was partly open...so it was sucking out some fluid as we were pumping it in...so it might only take 2 qts...

Shawno72 · 03-15-2016, 11:58 AM

I just changed mine out for the Royal Purple and tho I didn't measure it, we have it in 5 gallon pump buckets at work

it looked like a lot more than 2 quarts in the drain pan.

derek1387 · 04-20-2016, 11:48 AM

Bump....
Doing this this weekend...

The_Driver · 04-20-2016, 02:42 PM

I think I slightly overfilled mine by half a quart. However, in doing so, I noticed the notchiness(?) that I once had is completely gone. It shifts a lot smoother. Is it okay to leave it like that or should I drain a little bit out?

Sometimes when I'm at a stop light, I can smell a slight gear oil smell through the vents though. However, I had that before I did the trans oil change so maybe that's not it.

ChibiBlackSheep · 04-20-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Driver

I think I slightly overfilled mine by half a quart. However, in doing so, I noticed the notchiness(?) that I once had is completely gone. It shifts a lot smoother. Is it okay to leave it like that or should I drain a little bit out?

Sometimes when I'm at a stop light, I can smell a slight gear oil smell through the vents though. However, I had that before I did the trans oil change so maybe that's not it.

You shouldn't be able to overfill it, you pretty much add fluid until it comes out the fill hole. Overfilling, would be pouring out the fill plug before you can even close it back up

The_Driver · 04-20-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

You shouldn't be able to overfill it, you pretty much add fluid until it comes out the fill hole. Overfilling, would be pouring out the fill plug before you can even close it back up

Okay, thanks. When I filled it up, I used the tube method from inside the engine compartment. When the gear oil started backing up into the tube, I quickly pulled the tube out and screwed the bolt plug back in. The tube that I used fit snugly into the hole. Meaning, no oil was able to escape when I was filling it except when I quickly pulled it out to put the bolt plug back in.

cbaer981 · 04-21-2016, 09:28 AM

I am running royal purple in mine as well, switched over and you can tell a night and day difference. I also switched over to a hurst short throw shifter with the upgraded bushings. really made a huge difference in driving the car!

1Coopgt · 04-21-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

I'll be buying 3 quarts of Royal Purple Max Gear 75W-90 when I get around to changing my differential and transmission fluid.

+1

TWOFORTYZ · 03-17-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy-AMSOIL

Our GL 5 oils are not only for trucks.. i have been using them and selling them for years to the automotive industry with great success

I agree. The 75-90 Redline oils worked great in all 6 of my Nissan/Datsun transmissions. I also used redline in my NP435. Great stuff.

Thechef1981 · 01-17-2019, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete M

I just changed mine to Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90 yesterday.
Shifting SO smooth today!
Changed put the reaf diff with the same stuff..
$15 per quart, great stuff!

Do not put gear oil in your transmission!! The gear oil is not designed for your tremec transmission!! You are going to eat away at the soft metals in your transmission if you don’t remove that. Ive done an excessive amount of research and if you refuse to use the oem fluids, in the diff and tranny, you can use the royal purple max gear 75-90 for the diff, and synchromax manual transmission fluid which is compatible with Dexron lll api rating and both products won’t damage the soft metals that comprise the synchros in the tranny!! Get rid of that amsoil stuff, I read it contains phosphorous and zinc which will react with the metals in your tranny. Use royal purple, it’s the safest to use next to the oem fluids! And it has the best shearing properties of any oil on the market. Which means more protection for moving parts!

Thechef1981 · 01-17-2019, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Driver

Okay, thanks. When I filled it up, I used the tube method from inside the engine compartment. When the gear oil started backing up into the tube, I quickly pulled the tube out and screwed the bolt plug back in. The tube that I used fit snugly into the hole. Meaning, no oil was able to escape when I was filling it except when I quickly pulled it out to put the bolt plug back in.

The tranny takes 3.45qts manual transmission fluid/
The diff takes 1.2qts

12blkgrayRS · 01-18-2019, 09:36 AM

I have used Redline in my old Camaro, same year and driveline. Amsoil in my current car. Amsoil in the diff, I have used royal purple as well (in my old Camaro 6 speed.)All good stuff, especially is running on the track.

03-15-2016, 11:39 AM	#30
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03-15-2016, 11:46 AM	#31
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	actually i just noticed something...the machine at my cousins shop that pumps fluid in can also suck out fluid and we think the valve for the suction side was partly open...so it was sucking out some fluid as we were pumping it in...so it might only take 2 qts... __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

03-15-2016, 11:58 AM	#32
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	I just changed mine out for the Royal Purple and tho I didn't measure it, we have it in 5 gallon pump buckets at work it looked like a lot more than 2 quarts in the drain pan. __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

04-20-2016, 11:48 AM	#33
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04-20-2016, 02:42 PM	#34
The_Driver Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 272	I think I slightly overfilled mine by half a quart. However, in doing so, I noticed the notchiness(?) that I once had is completely gone. It shifts a lot smoother. Is it okay to leave it like that or should I drain a little bit out? Sometimes when I'm at a stop light, I can smell a slight gear oil smell through the vents though. However, I had that before I did the trans oil change so maybe that's not it.

04-21-2016, 09:28 AM	#37
cbaer981 Drives: 2013 LS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 36	I am running royal purple in mine as well, switched over and you can tell a night and day difference. I also switched over to a hurst short throw shifter with the upgraded bushings. really made a huge difference in driving the car!

01-18-2019, 09:36 AM	#42
12blkgrayRS Drives: 2012 Camaro RS 2LT 6spd man Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dickinson, Texas Posts: 536	I have used Redline in my old Camaro, same year and driveline. Amsoil in my current car. Amsoil in the diff, I have used royal purple as well (in my old Camaro 6 speed.)All good stuff, especially is running on the track.