[wang970305]

I am looking to do a transmission fluid change on my 21 camaro ss non-1le that currently has 30K miles. This is the very first time trans fluid change on this car. I have watched couple youtube videos on the 2018 SS ro 20+ ZLE trans fluid change, havent really seen one thats identical to my car...
planning to back the car onto the ramp and jack up the front..drain the fluid, replace the filter, reinstall the pan and then refill the fluid with the drain adapter to avcoid using the side fill hole..
It seems like 6QRT refill is a sweet point based on what I have seen.. yeahh I know there would be some oil fluid in the converter but I feel it is still better than not changing the fluid at all... I think the challenge would be warming up the fluid and level the car to check the level once it's in the checking temp range...

This guy did a really job on the fluid change video!
THE TRACK ENTHUSIAST

He is pretty good too
NevadaRobert
anybody has a 19+ camaro ss non-1le and has done this before? mind shareing how much fluid they added in total? any tips?

[cdb95z28]

The A10 procedure is the same whether the car is an SS, SS 1LE, ZL1 or ZLE. But note that the filter #s have changed over the years and applications.

Since the search function here on the forums is wonky, go to google and type in "A10 transmission fluid change camaro6.com"

You'll find many of the previously posted threads on the subject.

The most important part is the fluid level procedure:

TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC FLUID LEVEL CHECK.pdf

The transmission fluid temp indication on the dash is an accurate # to reference.

Here's a few good links:

https://youtu.be/dPrP4NQZg6w?si=aQElL36GZDikKhmg

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=633302

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553829

[wang970305]

Originally Posted by cdb95z28

The A10 procedure is the same whether the car is an SS, SS 1LE, ZL1 or ZLE. But note that the filter #s have changed over the years and applications.

Since the search function here on the forums is wonky, go to google and type in "A10 transmission fluid change camaro6.com"

You'll find many of the previously posted threads on the subject.

The most important part is the fluid level procedure:

Attachment 1174781

The transmission fluid temp indication on the dash is an accurate # to reference.

Here's a few good links:

https://youtu.be/dPrP4NQZg6w?si=aQElL36GZDikKhmg

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=633302

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553829

Appreciate your input! Those are the posts I saw as well. I literally just ordered the parts with their info. I just dont know how I can heat up the tranny fluid.. thinking about removing the rear wheels and just let it run

[Dynamical]

I haven't done this yet but it is on my TO DO LIST. We are supposed to break torque to get the fluid temp up.

[wang970305]

Originally Posted by Dynamical

I haven't done this yet but it is on my TO DO LIST. We are supposed to break torque to get the fluid temp up.

Like the launch control?

[SilverIce13SS]

I've change my fluid twice, once just a single drain, the second doing the full three drains. YouTube videos are a really good reference, in my experience, they tend to leave out the messy parts, I'd advise you to be ready for fluid spillage. My second time around wasn't as bad as my first, but it was nonetheless still a bit messy. Also changed my pan to one with a drain plug, got it from Amazon, so much easier getting the old fluid out.

Brake torque is what we called power braking years ago, except then we did it then to do burn outs. It does work to bring the fluid temperature up, After going through all the gears with the short pause in between each gear a couple times, keeping your foot on the brake, put it in D, and give it enough gas to rev the motor above idle, but keep it under 800 RPM. Even doing that, mine took ~20 minutes to get it to the temp I needed. I personally would not brake torque with the car in the air, I had the advantage of a lift, after getting the fluid in, I brought it to the ground and backed off the lift, went through the fluid heating process until I was a few degrees above the minimum, put it back on the lift, raised it with the motor running, went through the fluid drain/check procedure with the check plug. When the fluid got to a drip, I closed it up, brought it to the ground, cleaned up my mess.

I use the fluid fill plug on the side of the transmission to get the new fluid in (and initially the old fluid out), I tried once using the check plug with the appropriate adapter to get new fluid in, didn't work out well for me (made a mess). The fill plug isn't so bad after you get the hang of working in a tight area, after cleaning around the plug and taking it out, I looped the drain/fill tubes above the hole and got the tube tip inserted coming down into the hole from above. It's actually not difficult, though can be a bit time consuming the first time.

These were the first, second, and only times I've done my own transmission fluid service, glad I did, I learned new stuff, and save lots of money. Both times I also changed the oil and filter, and changed the diff fluid.

[wang970305]

Originally Posted by SilverIce13SS

I've change my fluid twice, once just a single drain, the second doing the full three drains. YouTube videos are a really good reference, in my experience, they tend to leave out the messy parts, I'd advise you to be ready for fluid spillage. My second time around wasn't as bad as my first, but it was nonetheless still a bit messy. Also changed my pan to one with a drain plug, got it from Amazon, so much easier getting the old fluid out.

Brake torque is what we called power braking years ago, except then we did it then to do burn outs. It does work to bring the fluid temperature up, After going through all the gears with the short pause in between each gear a couple times, keeping your foot on the brake, put it in D, and give it enough gas to rev the motor above idle, but keep it under 800 RPM. Even doing that, mine took ~20 minutes to get it to the temp I needed. I personally would not brake torque with the car in the air, I had the advantage of a lift, after getting the fluid in, I brought it to the ground and backed off the lift, went through the fluid heating process until I was a few degrees above the minimum, put it back on the lift, raised it with the motor running, went through the fluid drain/check procedure with the check plug. When the fluid got to a drip, I closed it up, brought it to the ground, cleaned up my mess.

I use the fluid fill plug on the side of the transmission to get the new fluid in (and initially the old fluid out), I tried once using the check plug with the appropriate adapter to get new fluid in, didn't work out well for me (made a mess). The fill plug isn't so bad after you get the hang of working in a tight area, after cleaning around the plug and taking it out, I looped the drain/fill tubes above the hole and got the tube tip inserted coming down into the hole from above. It's actually not difficult, though can be a bit time consuming the first time.

These were the first, second, and only times I've done my own transmission fluid service, glad I did, I learned new stuff, and save lots of money. Both times I also changed the oil and filter, and changed the diff fluid.

Nice man, do you recall how much fluid you added? 6 quart?

[SilverIce13SS]

Originally Posted by wang970305

Nice man, do you recall how much fluid you added? 6 quart?

Just went back through the thread, I have the 8-speed automatic (8L90), you apparently have a 10-speed, quantities I’d guess will be different, and probably other tidbits I mentioned. I don’t even know if your 10-speed has a side fill plug, should have noticed that sooner. Generally, I’d rather have too much than not enough. Even if you don’t spill any, there will still be some in the pan that won’t drain (cleaned up with rags), some in the filter, and some that will drip down from the transmission when the pan is off.

A few days ago there was a thread here on repair manuals, I looked my car up at the time, it was easy to use and quite comprehensive on the whole car. On the transmission fluid specifically, it had how much for a complete system flush, and how much for a pan removal and filter change. Would recommend looking into your specific car, might find other things that would be helpful. As I said, I had never done it before, I read and watched everything I could find multiple times before putting the car in the air. When I did though, I was pretty comfortable with the process, even though for me anyway, there’s always more to the actual doing it than what I read or watch. I’m glad I had a lot of rags and floor cover, could just be me.

[ZLRob]

I don't know if this helps anyone inquiring about a service at all, but I have a GM genuine transmission filter which is brand new uninstalled just sitting on top of my toolbox currently. I ordered the incorrect part number, opened the box and then threw it away like a dummy thinking it was the only version filter available for the 10 speed so I couldn't even return it anymore. If anyone wants it, $50 shipped takes it. I can take some pictures of it but I'll get the part number for it to update the post later.