Best Fluid for TR-6060 in 2020 ZL1 - Page 2

travislambert · 08-12-2020, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HavocZL1

Cool - what was it that you used? Tremec HP? I feel like that's the safest way to go.

Yeah. Tremec HP-MTF.
https://www.tremec-store.com/collect...smission-fluid

Flowtie1 · 08-12-2020, 05:40 PM

What does it say on the tranny ? I bet DexronIII

UnknownJinX · 08-12-2020, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HavocZL1

What are your thoughts on the Royal Purple Synchromax? So bizarre that you can use ATF in a manual...

It's weird but that's what it's designed to take.

https://www.tremec.com/anexos/TREMEC_TR-6060_1017.pdf

And heh, in some cars, ATF also served as the power steering fluid.

As for Royal Purple, personally I don't like it much just because back in my RX-8 days, I have heard cases of synchro failures after people put Royal Purple fluid in. No idea about how much the TR-6060 likes it, but again, make sure it meets Dexron III standard.

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Originally Posted by travislambert

That was my logic. Other fluids may work great, but I figured there is always a chance of an incompatibility with a chemical and a material inside the transmission causing premature wear. With OEM fluid and fluid direct from the transmission manufacturer I feel like that risk is minimized.

Since the OEM fluid was falling a little short, the natural choice for me was to try the Tremec fluid. So far, I couldn't be happier.

Makes sense, but I have no idea where to get the TREMEC stuff in Canada... Amsoil stuff is available locally. No expensive shipping to worry about.

69pro-touring · 08-13-2020, 07:50 PM

I swapped mine out to Redline D4 ATF on forum recommendation (was also considering RP synchromax) after having some issues shifting into and out of reverse and have not had issues. A few thousand miles later and a couple autox and track days, have also noticed smoother shifts overall compared to OEM fluid.

Vtor_ZL1 · 08-13-2020, 08:53 PM

Factory juice works pretty good so far across a very wide temperature range.

Redlinez · 08-14-2020, 05:25 AM

I ran the Redline ATF in my last SS and honestly couldn't tell any difference.

m3bs · 08-14-2020, 08:31 AM

My 2019 owners manual says to use GM part # 88861037, which is Dexron VI, not Dexron III. I had some issues with balky shifting at high temps (>225) on track recently with the OE fluid. I'm wondering if I should try a slightly heavier oil. It's primarily a track car, so cold conditions aren't a big concern. Supposedly the Dexron VI starts out a little thinner than III, but they both shear down to the same viscosity.

Russell James · 08-14-2020, 11:46 AM

I've put RP Synchromax in every Tremec 6spd car I've owned. Always works great. The RP Max Gear works great in the rear diff as well.

travislambert · 08-14-2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m3bs

My 2019 owners manual says to use GM part # 88861037, which is Dexron VI, not Dexron III. I had some issues with balky shifting at high temps (>225) on track recently with the OE fluid. I'm wondering if I should try a slightly heavier oil. It's primarily a track car, so cold conditions aren't a big concern. Supposedly the Dexron VI starts out a little thinner than III, but they both shear down to the same viscosity.

The Tremec fluid will solve that problem. You won't be disappointed, and you'll have some peace of mind knowing the fluid is engineered by the same folks who engineered our transmission.

waterman · 08-14-2020, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by travislambert

The Tremec fluid will solve that problem. You won't be disappointed, and you'll have some peace of mind knowing the fluid is engineered by the same folks who engineered our transmission.

+1.

FWIW, for me the throws (up and down) are smooth as silk throughout the entire rev range. A noticable improvement over OEM gear oil. More importantly, I'm seeing/logging lower gear temps under heavy load. Better performance and potential longevity.

IMHO, I don't see a better product available for 6060... Tremec gear matched to a gear oil specifically developed/engineered by the same company that developed/engineered the transmission.

Win/win for me.

Redlinez · 08-15-2020, 08:51 AM

Tremec oil it is, thanks! Pretty funny how Tremec is cheaper than Summit.

HavocZL1 · 08-15-2020, 10:23 AM

So what are the differences bewteen Dexron IIIG, IIIH etc?? Anyone?

m3bs · 08-15-2020, 10:50 AM

Just placed my order with Tremec.

HavocZL1 · 08-15-2020, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by m3bs

Just placed my order with Tremec.

Would love to know what you think after driving a few hundred miles!

08-12-2020, 05:40 PM	#16
Flowtie1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: South florida Posts: 332	What does it say on the tranny ? I bet DexronIII __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Silver Ice Metallic

08-13-2020, 08:53 PM	#19
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Factory juice works pretty good so far across a very wide temperature range. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

08-14-2020, 05:25 AM	#20
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	I ran the Redline ATF in my last SS and honestly couldn't tell any difference. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

08-15-2020, 08:51 AM	#25
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	Tremec oil it is, thanks! Pretty funny how Tremec is cheaper than Summit. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

08-15-2020, 10:23 AM	#26
HavocZL1 Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NH Posts: 37	So what are the differences bewteen Dexron IIIG, IIIH etc?? Anyone? Last edited by HavocZL1; 08-15-2020 at 10:41 AM.

08-13-2020, 07:50 PM	#18
69pro-touring Drives: 2017 ZL1 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	I swapped mine out to Redline D4 ATF on forum recommendation (was also considering RP synchromax) after having some issues shifting into and out of reverse and have not had issues. A few thousand miles later and a couple autox and track days, have also noticed smoother shifts overall compared to OEM fluid.

08-14-2020, 08:31 AM	#21
m3bs Drives: '19 ZLE, S54 E36M3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 227	My 2019 owners manual says to use GM part # 88861037, which is Dexron VI, not Dexron III. I had some issues with balky shifting at high temps (>225) on track recently with the OE fluid. I'm wondering if I should try a slightly heavier oil. It's primarily a track car, so cold conditions aren't a big concern. Supposedly the Dexron VI starts out a little thinner than III, but they both shear down to the same viscosity.

08-14-2020, 11:46 AM	#22
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,483	I've put RP Synchromax in every Tremec 6spd car I've owned. Always works great. The RP Max Gear works great in the rear diff as well.

08-15-2020, 10:50 AM	#27
m3bs Drives: '19 ZLE, S54 E36M3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 227	Just placed my order with Tremec.

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