Manual Trans Fluid

MackSteelPrivateEye · 01-24-2021, 06:19 PM

Anyone changed there manual trans fluid yet? I'll be at 46k miles at my next oil change. Is it time?😑

ThePeoplesCamaro · 01-24-2021, 06:54 PM

I did. A better fluid makes a huge difference

MatthewAMEL · 01-24-2021, 07:43 PM

https://www.tremec-store.com/collect...smission-fluid

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=492814&page=9

s346k · 01-24-2021, 08:07 PM

i changed my trans fluid at 3k miles. and again at 15. i'm going to put it on the yearly fluid change interval the brake and dif fluid are on.

c4racer · 01-24-2021, 10:56 PM

I used the GM syncromesh called out in the owners manual changed at 2500 miles or there about. I figure better off using the spec fluid while it's under warranty. I used the same in my mangum which is the same trans - in my 71 Camaro. I will probably move both to either RP or the Tremec stuff next time and then keep that in stock for both cars.

MATEOLT1SS · 01-25-2021, 09:50 AM

Anyone run AMSOIL?

UnknownJinX · 01-25-2021, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MATEOLT1SS

Anyone run AMSOIL?

I use Signature Multi-Vehicle ATF in mine. Works fine, it's slightly better at cold but not by too much.

Sent from toaster or something

MackSteelPrivateEye · 01-25-2021, 12:31 PM

My dealer put a note in my last receipt when I got an oil change saying manual trans change recommended at 45k miles under severe conditions. I don't track mine but do slam it occaisonally if there is an opening with no traffic. Never slammed it above 4th gear as I would be deep into triple digits. Just no place in my area to do that. So not sure I come in the severe category. But I will change during my next oil change. I changed my rear fluid last time.

WhiteMale · 01-25-2021, 12:55 PM

most day-to-day street driving counts as the "severe" category.

kropscamaro16 · 01-25-2021, 01:03 PM

almost 30k still havent changed it yet gotta figure out what i want to use...

mano_camaro · 01-25-2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

most day-to-day street driving counts as the "severe" category.

I completely agree, specially in backroads

Warrior102 · 01-25-2021, 05:28 PM

There are many 5+ page threads covering this topic, here is a sample.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ansmission+oil

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ansmission+oil

dpevans · 01-25-2021, 05:32 PM

Changed mine at 20k. Helped with cold weather. To fill I bought a small electric pump and snaked a hose through the engine bay. Took longer to get the car up on 4 jack stands to get car level then to drain and fill.

MackSteelPrivateEye · 01-25-2021, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrior102

There are many 5+ page threads covering this topic, here is a sample.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ansmission+oil

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ansmission+oil

My trans shifts as smooth as butter with the original oil. I'll probably replace it with the same oil.

01-24-2021, 06:19 PM	#1
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,925	Manual Trans Fluid Anyone changed there manual trans fluid yet? I'll be at 46k miles at my next oil change. Is it time?😑

01-24-2021, 07:43 PM	#3
MatthewAMEL Drives: 2023 CT5 Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,617	https://www.tremec-store.com/collect...smission-fluid https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=492814&page=9 __________________ 2017 HBM SS 1LE Sold 2023 Wave Metallic CT5-V Blackwing M6

01-24-2021, 08:07 PM	#4
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	i changed my trans fluid at 3k miles. and again at 15. i'm going to put it on the yearly fluid change interval the brake and dif fluid are on. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

01-25-2021, 01:03 PM	#10
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	almost 30k still havent changed it yet gotta figure out what i want to use... __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-24-2021, 06:54 PM	#2
ThePeoplesCamaro Patriot Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 136	I did. A better fluid makes a huge difference

01-24-2021, 10:56 PM	#5
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	I used the GM syncromesh called out in the owners manual changed at 2500 miles or there about. I figure better off using the spec fluid while it's under warranty. I used the same in my mangum which is the same trans - in my 71 Camaro. I will probably move both to either RP or the Tremec stuff next time and then keep that in stock for both cars.

01-25-2021, 09:50 AM	#6
MATEOLT1SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 10-speed Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: SACRAMENTO Posts: 135	Anyone run AMSOIL?

01-25-2021, 12:31 PM	#8
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,925	My dealer put a note in my last receipt when I got an oil change saying manual trans change recommended at 45k miles under severe conditions. I don't track mine but do slam it occaisonally if there is an opening with no traffic. Never slammed it above 4th gear as I would be deep into triple digits. Just no place in my area to do that. So not sure I come in the severe category. But I will change during my next oil change. I changed my rear fluid last time.

01-25-2021, 12:55 PM	#9
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,982	most day-to-day street driving counts as the "severe" category.

01-25-2021, 05:28 PM	#12
Warrior102 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 638	There are many 5+ page threads covering this topic, here is a sample. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ansmission+oil https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ansmission+oil

01-25-2021, 05:32 PM	#13
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,206	Changed mine at 20k. Helped with cold weather. To fill I bought a small electric pump and snaked a hose through the engine bay. Took longer to get the car up on 4 jack stands to get car level then to drain and fill.

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