[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

It's like that primarily on the first two changes for the eLSD. The first change at 1500 miles prior to track use will contain all of the stuff that comes off the clutches during the initial wear-in, then the next change after the first track day will also contain a little more because track use wears the clutches in more than purely street use does. That's actually the reason the manual says the first track day shouldn't be driven all-out and then change diff fluid after that first track day. After that the fluid is noticeably cleaner for the subsequent 20-hr changes.

Bingo

[kropscamaro16]

i do like 2 oil changes a year now and one diff fluid a year average 3-4 track days and maybe 5000 street miles a year or so

[JSH]

OK, I admit that the only mention I see in either manual on engine oil change is very 7500 mi and differential is 50,000 mi.(?). I am clearly looking in the wrong sections.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

i do like 2 oil changes a year now and one diff fluid a year average 3-4 track days and maybe 5000 street miles a year or so

Dont forget about tranny fluid

[kropscamaro16]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Dont forget about tranny fluid

lol i honestly have i have 16ss with almost 30k and pretty sure i have never touched it but dont think im dumb im a manual i thought tranny fluid was only for auto cars?

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by JSH

OK, I admit that the only mention I see in either manual on engine oil change is very 7500 mi and differential is 50,000 mi.(?). I am clearly looking in the wrong sections.

Those are generic guidelines for DD only. Track duty guidelines are 15hrs tranny and 24hrs ediff, but it makes good sense to change them together imo. At one point oil was 4hrs, but that has been removed from more recent manuals (except for a V6 i think?). I change oil every 5-6 track days and never below 50% life left regardless. Cheers!

[TrackClub]

Also, for anyone tracking their car read the break in procedure carefully. The diff needs 1500mi before tracking and a change after a 1st day.
Many (incl myself) change oil and diff fluid before a 1st track day and then after a 1st event (could be a 2 day event). Cheers!

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

lol i honestly have i have 16ss with almost 30k and pretty sure i have never touched it but dont think im dumb im a manual i thought tranny fluid was only for auto cars?

Nope, tranny fluid every 15 track hrs sir. You are way overcooked in that department

[kropscamaro16]

ehh i dont think ive even reached that yet lol 20 min session x 4 per event na im good haha

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

ehh i dont think ive even reached that yet lol 20 min session x 4 per event na im good haha

You seem to be forgetting about the 30k?
Hey, it is your car you only got 1 yr left on the drivetrain warranty. Fluid is cheap vs a new tranny, but it is your wallet not mine lol!

[kropscamaro16]

oh im about to hit 30k next year lol but i just looked at manual and it says 45k for manual tranny fluid btw

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

oh im about to hit 30k next year lol but i just looked at manual and it says 45k for manual tranny fluid btw

That's for DD *only* car. See my previous post.
Why would you change diff fluid but not tranny fluid?
The latter has a more frequent recommended interval.

PS You said "almost 30k" so close enough. The point being that's a lot of miles for a dual purpose car without having *ever* changed tranny fluid.

[kropscamaro16]

just never thought about it in a manual transmission my bad! oil change in jan and rear end flush and tranny fluid flush also!!! thanks man

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

just never thought about it in a manual transmission my bad! oil change in jan and rear end flush and tranny fluid flush also!!! thanks man