Rear Differential Fluid SS rears

drivingagain · 01-11-2016, 11:39 AM

So I am curious if we are going to see the 1500 mile rear differential fluid replaced as there was many who did this in the 5th gen. If you have a manual transmission when are you changing your fluid?

SS 1LE · 01-11-2016, 12:26 PM

It says in the new manual to change it...

drivingagain · 01-11-2016, 01:50 PM

Is it 75w90 with synchro modifiers?

SS 1LE · 01-11-2016, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivingagain

Is it 75w90 with synchro modifiers?

Not sure, I haven't looked into that far. But I did see that they recommend it be changed out...

ussj4brolli · 01-11-2016, 02:47 PM

Same for the v6? Would this be covered under gm services?

What about the transmission fluid on the a8?

drivingagain · 01-11-2016, 02:55 PM

The rear differential fluid on a v6 I do not think has to be done at 1500 miles but could not hurt. The rear differential fluid really does not have to be changed until 50k unless you track the car on the v8. Track prep also stats after the first run to change the rear differential fluid. I would think Automatic transmission is the same as most. If it is foreign higher end they say life time. Which means bad maintenance is life time as most people never change auto transmission fluid. Great maintenance every 30k miles. Also the first oil changes are to flush out metal flakes because you are OCD. So an OCD maintenance would be at 1500 miles to flush out the auto trans too. Then every 30k miles on a v6.

2016 Camaro Manual says to replace rear diff fluid every 45k miles.

Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Automatic
Transmission)
Dexron non-LSD Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090)

Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Manual
Transmission) Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W90 Limited Slip (GM Part No. 88862624, in
Canada 88862625).

Rear Axle (V8 Engine) Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W90 Limited Slip (GM Part No. 88862624, in
Canada 88862625

jimmypop13 · 01-11-2016, 07:10 PM

Is this change done for free under warranty? Anyone know how much it is if not? Trying to decide whether I should do it myself or not. The dexron Ls gear oil is $24/qt and it needs 1.2q I believe. My car needs the change already. I get a loud hum early in the morning when I make a sharp turn

drivingagain · 01-13-2016, 10:09 AM

It is not a free service. I am going to do it myself as soon as the oil and pump come in. I decided to go with amsoil 75w90 with friction modifier to be safe. Still under the $24 a qt and I feel better quality oil. Just my thoughts and doubt any one will notice a difference.

SS 1LE · 01-13-2016, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivingagain

It is not a free service. I am going to do it myself as soon as the oil and pump come in. I decided to go with amsoil 75w90 with friction modifier to be safe. Still under the $24 a qt and I feel better quality oil. Just my thoughts and doubt any one will notice a difference.

Make sure that fluid is on GM's "okay" list. They are very specific about certain fluids...especially in the rear.

drivingagain · 01-13-2016, 11:18 AM

Curious if and how to find a gm ok list. Usually Amsoil is always approved oil. I do not know about the gear oil though.

EDit: Well called amsoil and the LS dexron is not covered or certified as of yet.

So I researched some more and found every one having troubles with the GEN5 and using royal purple, mobile1, and valvoline. I just ordered the right fluid by GM Part # 88862624

GM REAR END LS FLUID

If you click the link you can buy the oil for $14.95 a quart though.

VQ35DE · 01-13-2016, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivingagain

Curious if and how to find a gm ok list. Usually Amsoil is always approved oil. I do not know about the gear oil though.

EDit: Well called amsoil and the LS dexron is not covered or certified as of yet.

So I researched some more and found every one having troubles with the GEN5 and using royal purple, mobile1, and valvoline. I just ordered the right fluid by GM Part # 88862624

GM REAR END LS FLUID

If you click the link you can buy the oil for $14.95 a quart though.

How much was shipping ?

drivingagain · 01-13-2016, 01:22 PM

$11 something for two quarts so still cheaper than Amazon for $23 and some change a quart.

jimmypop13 · 01-13-2016, 03:56 PM

I ordered two quarts off amazon. Should show up tomorrow. gonna do it myself. Hoping it is easy to get to the fill and drain bolts

63falcondude · 04-27-2016, 10:06 AM

Just ordered two quarts. Best price that I found was from Bonanza at $37.75 total.
http://www.bonanza.com/listings/ACDe...FYu6Gwods1AGfQ

01-11-2016, 11:39 AM	#1
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	Rear Differential Fluid SS rears So I am curious if we are going to see the 1500 mile rear differential fluid replaced as there was many who did this in the 5th gen. If you have a manual transmission when are you changing your fluid?

01-11-2016, 02:55 PM	#6
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	The rear differential fluid on a v6 I do not think has to be done at 1500 miles but could not hurt. The rear differential fluid really does not have to be changed until 50k unless you track the car on the v8. Track prep also stats after the first run to change the rear differential fluid. I would think Automatic transmission is the same as most. If it is foreign higher end they say life time. Which means bad maintenance is life time as most people never change auto transmission fluid. Great maintenance every 30k miles. Also the first oil changes are to flush out metal flakes because you are OCD. So an OCD maintenance would be at 1500 miles to flush out the auto trans too. Then every 30k miles on a v6. 2016 Camaro Manual says to replace rear diff fluid every 45k miles. Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Automatic Transmission) Dexron non-LSD Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090) Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Manual Transmission) Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W90 Limited Slip (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). Rear Axle (V8 Engine) Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W90 Limited Slip (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625 Last edited by drivingagain; 01-11-2016 at 04:12 PM.

01-11-2016, 07:10 PM	#7
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	Is this change done for free under warranty? Anyone know how much it is if not? Trying to decide whether I should do it myself or not. The dexron Ls gear oil is $24/qt and it needs 1.2q I believe. My car needs the change already. I get a loud hum early in the morning when I make a sharp turn __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

01-13-2016, 11:18 AM	#10
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	Curious if and how to find a gm ok list. Usually Amsoil is always approved oil. I do not know about the gear oil though. EDit: Well called amsoil and the LS dexron is not covered or certified as of yet. So I researched some more and found every one having troubles with the GEN5 and using royal purple, mobile1, and valvoline. I just ordered the right fluid by GM Part # 88862624 GM REAR END LS FLUID If you click the link you can buy the oil for $14.95 a quart though. Last edited by drivingagain; 01-13-2016 at 11:50 AM.

01-13-2016, 03:56 PM	#13
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	I ordered two quarts off amazon. Should show up tomorrow. gonna do it myself. Hoping it is easy to get to the fill and drain bolts __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

01-11-2016, 12:26 PM	#2
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	It says in the new manual to change it...

01-11-2016, 01:50 PM	#3
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	Is it 75w90 with synchro modifiers?

01-11-2016, 02:47 PM	#5
ussj4brolli Drives: 2x 94:Z28s - 2x95:Z28s - 1x16:1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reno Posts: 232	Same for the v6? Would this be covered under gm services? What about the transmission fluid on the a8?

01-13-2016, 10:09 AM	#8
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	It is not a free service. I am going to do it myself as soon as the oil and pump come in. I decided to go with amsoil 75w90 with friction modifier to be safe. Still under the $24 a qt and I feel better quality oil. Just my thoughts and doubt any one will notice a difference.

01-13-2016, 01:22 PM	#12
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	$11 something for two quarts so still cheaper than Amazon for $23 and some change a quart.

04-27-2016, 10:06 AM	#14
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	Just ordered two quarts. Best price that I found was from Bonanza at $37.75 total. http://www.bonanza.com/listings/ACDe...FYu6Gwods1AGfQ __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

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