6 speed manual transmission fluid capacity

Michael's 50th · 05-08-2017, 11:08 AM

So correct me if im wrong but i can't find anywhere in the owners manual the fluid capacity of the 6 speed manual transmission. It gives you a GM part number for the TYPE of fluid but no capacity. The rear differential is cut and dry with info 1.2 quarts and the type of fluid but not the manual transmission. Just curious. 2017 camaro 2SS. I did see something on here at one time about using 4 quarts ?

TJay74 · 05-08-2017, 06:01 PM

4qts is what it takes for a fluid change out. You will also need a fluid transfer pump of some sort as well.

Michael's 50th · 05-08-2017, 06:32 PM

Thank you. That seems what im hearing anyway 4 quarts.

ev_santillano · 05-08-2017, 10:53 PM

You can always just fill through the fill plug until it starts leaking out a little. Thats what I have done on my cars in the past

Ventmaster · 06-05-2017, 07:39 PM

+1 on the 4 quarts. Just changed mine and drained 3.65 quarts and replaced with 3.85 quarts (Royal Purple Synchromax) before it started dripping back out.
I've only had time for 1 twenty mile drive, but the synchros do seem happier.

slick3 · 06-09-2017, 12:04 PM

Make sure the car is in neutral when you fill it and make sure if its jacked up, you jack up the car where its level. You can easily over or under fill depending on the angle of the car.

JCunningham · 07-08-2017, 03:50 AM

fill is 1/8" below fill hole not fill until it comes out.
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500494

Ventmaster · 07-15-2017, 07:12 PM

Well, if 0.2 liters (less than 7 fluid ounces) has me over filled, I've not had any adverse effect as yet and I don't plan to crawl back under there and drain a little bit!

TEX1LE · 07-16-2017, 01:42 AM

Just changed mine today, lesson learned is save yourself the hassle and jack the transmission to remove the cross member it makes thing a lot easier.

DevBlackSS · 07-16-2017, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEX1LE

Just changed mine today, lesson learned is save yourself the hassle and jack the transmission to remove the cross member it makes thing a lot easier.

YES. REMOVE that crossmember

. I used 4 quarts for my swap out.

Bow Tie Affair · 07-16-2017, 05:37 AM

What is the 6MT OE transmission fluid part#? Thanks in advance!

TEX1LE · 07-16-2017, 11:21 AM

Not sure of the part number but I'm sure it's posted on here somewhere. I switched to royal purple synchromax and noticed a difference immediately. Just my .02 but I feel there's a lot better options out there than the stock fluid.

Ryephile · 07-17-2017, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bow Tie Affair

What is the 6MT OE transmission fluid part#? Thanks in advance!

The OEM fluid is garbage, seriously awful.

I went with old standby, AMSoil Manual Syncromesh, and the syncros immediately worked 10x smoother.

Bow Tie Affair · 07-19-2017, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEX1LE

Not sure of the part number but I'm sure it's posted on here somewhere. I switched to royal purple synchromax and noticed a difference immediately. Just my .02 but I feel there's a lot better options out there than the stock fluid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryephile

The OEM fluid is garbage, seriously awful.

I went with old standby, AMSoil Manual Syncromesh, and the syncros immediately worked 10x smoother.

Thanks fellas. Is there a procedure to get most of the trans fluid out of the lines and cooler. On my BMW E92 M3 you could power up a wire on the transmission and it would clear the lines and cooler of fluid.

05-08-2017, 11:08 AM	#1
Michael's 50th Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Washington State Posts: 65	6 speed manual transmission fluid capacity So correct me if im wrong but i can't find anywhere in the owners manual the fluid capacity of the 6 speed manual transmission. It gives you a GM part number for the TYPE of fluid but no capacity. The rear differential is cut and dry with info 1.2 quarts and the type of fluid but not the manual transmission. Just curious. 2017 camaro 2SS. I did see something on here at one time about using 4 quarts ?

07-08-2017, 03:50 AM	#7
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	fill is 1/8" below fill hole not fill until it comes out. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500494 __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

05-08-2017, 06:01 PM	#2
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	4qts is what it takes for a fluid change out. You will also need a fluid transfer pump of some sort as well.

05-08-2017, 06:32 PM	#3
Michael's 50th Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Washington State Posts: 65	Thank you. That seems what im hearing anyway 4 quarts.

05-08-2017, 10:53 PM	#4
ev_santillano Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: McFarland California Posts: 51	You can always just fill through the fill plug until it starts leaking out a little. Thats what I have done on my cars in the past

06-05-2017, 07:39 PM	#5
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,022	+1 on the 4 quarts. Just changed mine and drained 3.65 quarts and replaced with 3.85 quarts (Royal Purple Synchromax) before it started dripping back out. I've only had time for 1 twenty mile drive, but the synchros do seem happier.

06-09-2017, 12:04 PM	#6
slick3 Drives: Garnet Red - 20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,010	Make sure the car is in neutral when you fill it and make sure if its jacked up, you jack up the car where its level. You can easily over or under fill depending on the angle of the car.

07-15-2017, 07:12 PM	#8
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,022	Well, if 0.2 liters (less than 7 fluid ounces) has me over filled, I've not had any adverse effect as yet and I don't plan to crawl back under there and drain a little bit!

07-16-2017, 01:42 AM	#9
TEX1LE Drives: 2017 1LE - Blue Join Date: May 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 220	Just changed mine today, lesson learned is save yourself the hassle and jack the transmission to remove the cross member it makes thing a lot easier.

07-16-2017, 05:37 AM	#11
Bow Tie Affair Drives: 6th. Gen ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 424	What is the 6MT OE transmission fluid part#? Thanks in advance!

07-16-2017, 11:21 AM	#12
TEX1LE Drives: 2017 1LE - Blue Join Date: May 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 220	Not sure of the part number but I'm sure it's posted on here somewhere. I switched to royal purple synchromax and noticed a difference immediately. Just my .02 but I feel there's a lot better options out there than the stock fluid.

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