SS 1LE dif oil

Ittookalongtime · 08-15-2019, 08:54 AM

Probably redundant, but I did a change (had done) and sure enough there was a lot of gunk and shavings. Car has 2500 I bought it at 2000. It also still had the shipping blocks on it (I found them earlier). First owner not too concerned.

VinnAY · 08-15-2019, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the update.

ssmofo · 09-10-2019, 01:50 PM

Mine was clean as new oil at 1500 like I thought it would be.

MR.1LE · 09-10-2019, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmofo

Mine was clean as new oil at 1500 like I thought it would be.

Do I really need to change it at 1500? I just hit that mark..

19SW1LE · 09-12-2019, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR.1LE

Do I really need to change it at 1500? I just hit that mark..

If you're going to track the car, yes according to the manual supplement.

FH212 · 09-24-2019, 05:13 PM

What about if its never tracked?

funked1 · 09-25-2019, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19SW1LE

If you're going to track the car, yes according to the manual supplement.

I am looking at the 2019 manual and supplement right now and there is nothing about a change at 1500.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Page 172

Rear Axle Fluid
Axles must have 2 400 km
(1,500 mi) before being used in
track driving.
The rear axle fluid temperatures
may be higher than when driving in
severe conditions. Drain and refill
with new fluid after the first racing or
competitive driving event, and then
after every 24 hours of racing or
competitive driving. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 328.

Edit:

I found this on page 188:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Page 188

. Should the vehicle be used
for racing or competitive
driving (after break-in), the
rear axle lubricant must be
replaced beforehand.

I like how they place conflicting information across three different manuals...

funked1 · 09-25-2019, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FH212

What about if its never tracked?

Every 45k miles.

Daily1LE · 09-25-2019, 10:53 PM

I just did the rear diff fluid on my car at 8k miles. I never raced the car and the fluid was rather dark. I attached the pics of the drain plugs too which were nasty.

ssmofo · 09-26-2019, 10:48 AM

Thats normal.

Hailwood · 09-26-2019, 01:10 PM

I did a couple autocrosses before I changed mine (@1500 mi) and it was dark and sparkly (similar to Daily1LE). Glad I changed it before the time trial this weekend.

Emoto · 09-26-2019, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daily1LE

I just did the rear diff fluid on my car at 8k miles. I never raced the car and the fluid was rather dark. I attached the pics of the drain plugs too which were nasty.

Correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that a mechanical limited slip diff has clutches. I believe those clutches will wear through normal use, and shed material in the process. Is my understanding correct?

s346k · 11-20-2019, 08:58 AM

the car doesn’t care where it is driven hard. if you flog it, change the oils regularly.

performance car stuff 101

oOKhanhOo · 11-20-2019, 03:38 PM

I changed mine around 3000 mileage. It was gunk on the drain bolt and dark fluid. I don’t plan on tracking mine. Maybe one or autocross event next year. I don’t think it hurts to just drain and clean the gunk off. I believe it’s worth spending $40 for 2qts and do it yourself.

08-15-2019, 08:54 AM	#1
Ittookalongtime Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 75	SS 1LE dif oil Probably redundant, but I did a change (had done) and sure enough there was a lot of gunk and shavings. Car has 2500 I bought it at 2000. It also still had the shipping blocks on it (I found them earlier). First owner not too concerned. __________________ Gary Austin Texas

09-24-2019, 05:13 PM	#6
FH212 Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 889	What about if its never tracked? __________________ 2021 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Red Hot 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

09-25-2019, 10:53 PM	#9
Daily1LE Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: IL Posts: 117	I just did the rear diff fluid on my car at 8k miles. I never raced the car and the fluid was rather dark. I attached the pics of the drain plugs too which were nasty. Attached Images

09-26-2019, 01:10 PM	#11
Hailwood Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Nashville Posts: 20	I did a couple autocrosses before I changed mine (@1500 mi) and it was dark and sparkly (similar to Daily1LE). Glad I changed it before the time trial this weekend. Last edited by Hailwood; 09-26-2019 at 01:24 PM.

11-20-2019, 08:58 AM	#13
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	the car doesn’t care where it is driven hard. if you flog it, change the oils regularly. performance car stuff 101 __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

08-15-2019, 10:08 AM	#2
VinnAY Account Suspended Drives: 18 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	Thanks for the update.

09-10-2019, 01:50 PM	#3
ssmofo Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dallas Posts: 420	Mine was clean as new oil at 1500 like I thought it would be.

09-26-2019, 10:48 AM	#10
ssmofo Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dallas Posts: 420	Thats normal.

11-20-2019, 03:38 PM	#14
oOKhanhOo Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 143	I changed mine around 3000 mileage. It was gunk on the drain bolt and dark fluid. I don’t plan on tracking mine. Maybe one or autocross event next year. I don’t think it hurts to just drain and clean the gunk off. I believe it’s worth spending $40 for 2qts and do it yourself.

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