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htoniv · 07-07-2014, 08:22 AM

Hi Guys,

I need some help figuring this out.

I have 2011 2LT (auto) and i would like to change the Transmission and Differential Fluids

Does anyone know any good brands of these fluids to purchase?
Also how much is needed for both?

I found a DYI for the Differential for the car but could not find one for the transmission, does anyone have any guides or instructions or videos for this aswell?

I am looking to change it this weekend so any help would be appreciated

And i apologize if this was asked before but i did try the search feature few times, i could not locate any threads that had all the info i needed.

Thank You

-Vin

TooCool5 · 07-07-2014, 11:16 AM

There is a section for this with info in it.

htoniv · 07-07-2014, 11:55 AM

where is that mate?

Ventmaster · 07-07-2014, 12:10 PM

6 lines down in the maintenance/fluids sub-forum.

Lots of very good info!

PoorMansCamaro · 07-07-2014, 12:15 PM

diff fluid, you'll need a little over 1 qt. so buy 2. not sure about the trans fluid for the auto.

also, I recommend royal purple.

Ventmaster · 07-07-2014, 12:16 PM

Here's a good post that will get you started- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...smission+fliud

+1 on the Royal Purple. I thought that stuff was just a gimmick, but after trying many brands in my manual trans I found out it works!
Figure their auto stuff is good too!

htoniv · 07-07-2014, 03:37 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-P...HETIC+GEAR+OIL

is this the correct fluid for differential>

Tenring · 07-07-2014, 07:10 PM

I just made a purchase from Andy @ AMSOIL, nice very knowledgeable guy and great price if you PM him. Their site has a complete list of all fluids and quantity for our Camaro's.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363651

Andy-AMSOIL · 07-08-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenring

I just made a purchase from Andy @ AMSOIL, nice very knowledgeable guy and great price if you PM him. Their site has a complete list of all fluids and quantity for our Camaro's.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363651

Thanks for your business. We will always provide best pricing for CAMARO5 guys

Andy-AMSOIL · 07-08-2014, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Here's a good post that will get you started- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...smission+fliud

+1 on the Royal Purple. I thought that stuff was just a gimmick, but after trying many brands in my manual trans I found out it works!
Figure their auto stuff is good too!

Also look at how quick it breaks down through oil analysis and how the tranny feels... you may be surprised at what you find

sycraft · 07-08-2014, 08:41 PM

Please note- Royal Purple is NOT recommended for Dextron 6 use, like in the Camaro as per their site..
Please Note:

Max ATF is NOT recommended for the following applications: Allison TES-389, DEXRON® VI, Ford Type F and MERCON® SP & LV, Honda DW-1, Hyundai SP-IV and NWS-9638, Kia SP-IV, JWS 3324, MAN 339 Z3, Mercedes Benz 236.8, 236.12, 236.14 & 236.15, Mitsubishi SP-IV and ATF J2, Nissan Matic-S, Saab 93-165-147, Shell M-1375.4 (ZF 6-Speed AT), Toyota WS (JWS 3324) and ZF TE-ML 14C. Max ATF is not recommended for use in any CVT or DCT applications.

htoniv · 07-17-2014, 07:54 AM

what is good then? any recommendations?

BLTZKRG · 07-17-2014, 09:33 PM

See what Tremec says should go in the TR-6060.... i think thats a better idea.

BLTZKRG · 07-21-2014, 05:25 PM

Bump...any luck finding correct fluid for diff/trans?

07-07-2014, 08:22 AM	#1
htoniv Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 154	Transmission and Differential Fluids Hi Guys, I need some help figuring this out. I have 2011 2LT (auto) and i would like to change the Transmission and Differential Fluids Does anyone know any good brands of these fluids to purchase? Also how much is needed for both? I found a DYI for the Differential for the car but could not find one for the transmission, does anyone have any guides or instructions or videos for this aswell? I am looking to change it this weekend so any help would be appreciated And i apologize if this was asked before but i did try the search feature few times, i could not locate any threads that had all the info i needed. Thank You -Vin

07-07-2014, 11:16 AM	#2
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	There is a section for this with info in it. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

07-07-2014, 12:15 PM	#5
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,955	diff fluid, you'll need a little over 1 qt. so buy 2. not sure about the trans fluid for the auto. also, I recommend royal purple. __________________

07-08-2014, 08:41 PM	#11
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Please note- Royal Purple is NOT recommended for Dextron 6 use, like in the Camaro as per their site.. Please Note: Max ATF is NOT recommended for the following applications: Allison TES-389, DEXRON® VI, Ford Type F and MERCON® SP & LV, Honda DW-1, Hyundai SP-IV and NWS-9638, Kia SP-IV, JWS 3324, MAN 339 Z3, Mercedes Benz 236.8, 236.12, 236.14 & 236.15, Mitsubishi SP-IV and ATF J2, Nissan Matic-S, Saab 93-165-147, Shell M-1375.4 (ZF 6-Speed AT), Toyota WS (JWS 3324) and ZF TE-ML 14C. Max ATF is not recommended for use in any CVT or DCT applications. __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

07-17-2014, 09:33 PM	#13
BLTZKRG Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: dover pa Posts: 248	See what Tremec says should go in the TR-6060.... i think thats a better idea. __________________ 2014 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS M6 CAGS Skip-Shift Eliminator 1LE Strut Tower Brace GMPP Track Pack Axleback Halltech CAI Fuse Pull Mod

07-07-2014, 11:55 AM	#3
htoniv Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 154	where is that mate?

07-07-2014, 12:10 PM	#4
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,862	6 lines down in the maintenance/fluids sub-forum. Lots of very good info!

07-07-2014, 12:16 PM	#6
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,862	Here's a good post that will get you started- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...smission+fliud +1 on the Royal Purple. I thought that stuff was just a gimmick, but after trying many brands in my manual trans I found out it works! Figure their auto stuff is good too!

07-07-2014, 03:37 PM	#7
htoniv Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 154	http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-P...HETIC+GEAR+OIL is this the correct fluid for differential>

07-07-2014, 07:10 PM	#8
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	I just made a purchase from Andy @ AMSOIL, nice very knowledgeable guy and great price if you PM him. Their site has a complete list of all fluids and quantity for our Camaro's. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363651

07-17-2014, 07:54 AM	#12
htoniv Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 154	what is good then? any recommendations?

07-21-2014, 05:25 PM	#14
BLTZKRG Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: dover pa Posts: 248	Bump...any luck finding correct fluid for diff/trans? __________________ 2014 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS M6 CAGS Skip-Shift Eliminator 1LE Strut Tower Brace GMPP Track Pack Axleback Halltech CAI Fuse Pull Mod