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05-20-2020, 07:04 PM
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Drives: 2017 2SS, 2014 Mercedes C300 Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Connecticut
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Differential Fluid
Has anyone changed their Differential fluid since they bought their car new? Is it supposed to be drained and refilled after a break in period? I'm thinking it doesn't.
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05-20-2020, 07:14 PM
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Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Parrish, Florida
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I did because of the e diff in the 1le, better safe than sorry
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05-20-2020, 07:55 PM
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Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Mine was changed at 1000mi and 6000mi, but also a 1LE.
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05-20-2020, 08:30 PM
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Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: WNY
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500 then again at 1000
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05-20-2020, 08:34 PM
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Well, damn! I have over 1,000 miles on mine and I haven’t changed the diff fluid. I hope my diff doesn’t lock up on me and leave me stranded. Lol. Does it say to change it that early someplace? I have not read that anywhere, but I can’t honestly say that I’ve read every page of the manual either. Seems a little excessive to me.
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05-20-2020, 08:40 PM
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Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: WNY
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ask any diff builder.
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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
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05-20-2020, 09:06 PM
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Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE HPB Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: BC
Posts: 103
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Most here are hedging to be on the safe side. I drive my car hard but have not yet tracked it. I've also not changed the diff fluid (also called rear axle fluid, according to the manual). |
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05-20-2020, 09:25 PM
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Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: MA
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This function does wonders
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05-20-2020, 09:39 PM
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 Drives: 21 SS Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Dallas
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I did mine at 40k.
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05-20-2020, 09:56 PM
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Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: WNY
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im not arguing with anyone. its a fact. Thats the problem with forums and why pros dont get on them. People talking about stuff they know nothing about. You can tell someone the answer but someone who wants to be cheap will argue to justify saving $20. Call a pro or pull the drain plug and see the metal and black oil. Gears need to break in on any car. Q the keyboard warriors.
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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
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05-20-2020, 10:02 PM
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2020 Shadow Gray 2SS
Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: SoCal
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2020 2SS, I changed my oil and differential fluid at 505 miles, next change is at 1,500 miles (I don't track the car), then I will change every 3,000 miles after (might do the differential every 6,000 miles)...
My motto has always been... "Fluids are cheap, components are not..." (Disclaimer: I do my maintenance myself, so the cost of doing these changes for me is merely materials but an oil change is still a solid $100 and the diff is still something like $25...)
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05-20-2020, 11:27 PM
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Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Diego
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The first 1,500 miles is the Break-in period!
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05-21-2020, 03:40 AM
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Drives: 18 Camaro 2SS, 07 Saturn Ion Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: North Branch, MI
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I had the rear diff groan after a couple thousand miles. The TSB fix is a rear diff flush. The tech was shocked how dirty the fluid was considering the mileage on the car and he's used to changing fluid. I've had no noises since it was changed. If I had to do it over again, I'd change it at 500 miles at least and maybe once more after 1000-2000 miles.
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05-21-2020, 04:19 AM
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 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: NE
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Changed mine around 1400-1500 miles. I will do it again around 3000. Does it absolutely need to be changed that soon? Probably not but it's not difficult nor expensive and the peace of mind is worth it to me.
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