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03-10-2022, 09:56 AM
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Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northern Virginia
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Trans fluid for SS 1LE M6
Uggh, I know this has been beaten to death - but I am considering changing the transmission fluid at or around the 1500 mile mark. I'm convinced that the OEM tranny fluid sucks ass. Based on past reviews from other owners, I've pretty much narrowed it down to either the AMSOIL Signature Series ATF or the Redline D4 ATF. I use AMSOIL for the engine oil and am happy with it, so my initial lean is towards the AMSOIL - but I'm seeing a lot of Corvette owners are big on the Redline D4. I don't plan on tracking it much, I'm more concerned about smooth shifting for daily driving. Just interested in hearing which one is more preferred and why? Thanks!
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03-10-2022, 10:08 AM
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Drives: 2023 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: North Carolina
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When it comes time to change the transmission and differential fluids in the 1LE I'll certainly look at Redline first. Of course both of my cars are manuals, not automatics.
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03-10-2022, 10:10 AM
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Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016
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i used the oem stuff last year for first time was going to use the tremec stuff but its $$$
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03-10-2022, 11:21 AM
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Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northern Virginia
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Meanwhile, if you actually go to the AMSOIL site and search by vehicle - AMSOIL Torque-Drive ATF is what is listed as the recommended tranny fluid for the LT1.
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03-10-2022, 11:26 AM
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I have heard others speak very highly of Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP.
When I change mine here soon, that is what I'm going to use. My 1-2 shift is pretty stiff when the car is cold. |
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03-10-2022, 11:26 AM
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Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: New Jersey
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Amsoil is a supplier of oil to Chevy most likely that's what is in the trans now.
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03-10-2022, 11:46 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: San Antonio Texas
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redline for me was hard to shift while car was cold, took a good warmup / quick drive for it to feel better, i ended up swapping back to OEM stuff, might try the amsoil here soon.
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03-10-2022, 12:06 PM
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Drives: 2017 1ss 1le HBM Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Temecula
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Yup, here as well. Fine once warmed up but a bit stiff and notchy when cold. |
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03-10-2022, 12:11 PM
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Drives: 17 hyper blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: NorCal
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I use the redline in mine, no issues at all.
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03-10-2022, 12:17 PM
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Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013
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03-10-2022, 12:28 PM
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Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011
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I used Amsoil, a much better shift feel over the stock fluid.
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03-10-2022, 01:54 PM
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Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northern Virginia
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03-10-2022, 01:57 PM
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Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Detroit, MI
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I tried redline and also found it notchier than OE until it gets nice and warm. I'm planning on OE or Tremec fluid next since I've heard good things about it.
https://www.tremec-store.com/product...smission-fluid
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03-10-2022, 05:34 PM
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Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Cape Cod
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OEM sucks, sucks harder when it's cold. I've tried Mobil1, Redline D4 and Royal Purple Syncromax (all better than OEM) but the Syncromax is the smoothest shifting 1 - 2 and everywhere in between. You can get a six quart case on Amazon for under $100, takes just under four.
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