M6 Tranny fluid change?

Dysan911 · 01-06-2017, 10:45 AM

So looking to go Synth on my Tranny fluid. Has anyone done this already? The drain plug is directly over the rear transmission crossmember and I'm thinking is the ATF Bath/mess even worth it.

2016 1ss · 01-06-2017, 10:59 AM

It's very simple to do, but I highly recommend a small hand pump. It's not messy unless you mess it up but I went to redline syn d4 fluid and have noticed smoother shifting and much lower temps.

diirk · 01-06-2017, 11:01 AM

I thought that the trans and rear diff shared fluid because of the shared cooler....

If so, would that require very specific fluid?

Dysan911 · 01-06-2017, 11:21 AM

I was going to go with Redline D4 ATF and still would if I could find it locally but I had already bought 5 quarts (not that I need the 5th one but better to have extra and not need it). of Mobil 1 Synth ATF Dexron III, etc etc..

I found another place to drain it. About as low as the drain plug is the Tranny temp sensor. Just unlplug the connector and remove and out comes the old..

nfboy · 01-06-2017, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diirk

I thought that the trans and rear diff shared fluid because of the shared cooler....

If so, would that require very specific fluid?

Different fluids. Check out your manual. M6 V8 takes MTF. M6 V6 or I4 takes dexron VI ATF. Axles use gear oil.

01-06-2017, 10:45 AM	#1
Dysan911 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 930	M6 Tranny fluid change? So looking to go Synth on my Tranny fluid. Has anyone done this already? The drain plug is directly over the rear transmission crossmember and I'm thinking is the ATF Bath/mess even worth it. __________________ Former Ride: 17 Camaro 2SS, M6 - Fifty \| Procharger P1SC \| 3.7 Pulley \| Stage 2 IC \| Race Bypass \| DSX FF Kit \| JRE Custom E85 Flex Fuel Tune \| LT4 Fuel System \| JMS Voltage Booster \| MSD Plug Wires \| American Racing 1-7/8's LT Headers Full System Catback \| Baro Breakout Harness \| LT4 Map Sensor \| Katech Ported TB \| MMS Oil Catch Can \| 160 Thermo \| Solo Performance J-Pipes

01-06-2017, 11:01 AM	#3
diirk Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 713	I thought that the trans and rear diff shared fluid because of the shared cooler.... If so, would that require very specific fluid? __________________ 16 2SS 6MT NPP White \| MRR \| ACT \| JBA \| SCT \| C7C 04 Ram 2500 CDT 4x4 Quad 91 Miata 1.8 Feal Wilwood Track Car 1morproject

01-06-2017, 11:21 AM	#4
Dysan911 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 930	I was going to go with Redline D4 ATF and still would if I could find it locally but I had already bought 5 quarts (not that I need the 5th one but better to have extra and not need it). of Mobil 1 Synth ATF Dexron III, etc etc.. I found another place to drain it. About as low as the drain plug is the Tranny temp sensor. Just unlplug the connector and remove and out comes the old.. __________________ Former Ride: 17 Camaro 2SS, M6 - Fifty \| Procharger P1SC \| 3.7 Pulley \| Stage 2 IC \| Race Bypass \| DSX FF Kit \| JRE Custom E85 Flex Fuel Tune \| LT4 Fuel System \| JMS Voltage Booster \| MSD Plug Wires \| American Racing 1-7/8's LT Headers Full System Catback \| Baro Breakout Harness \| LT4 Map Sensor \| Katech Ported TB \| MMS Oil Catch Can \| 160 Thermo \| Solo Performance J-Pipes

01-06-2017, 10:59 AM	#2
2016 1ss Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 156	It's very simple to do, but I highly recommend a small hand pump. It's not messy unless you mess it up but I went to redline syn d4 fluid and have noticed smoother shifting and much lower temps.

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