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LS3_BILL · 08-25-2019, 04:54 PM

hey guys I'm a recent 5th gen Owner of a 2010 2ss tr6060.... got it with 49k and changing out all the fluids... noticed the trans was a little notchy and tuff sometimes when shifting... looked up on this forum for solutions and the redline d4 atf made a huge difference with shift quality so thank you guys and anyone else thinking about trying it definitely do!!..... also change out the clutch fluid wich helped aswell.. however I wouldn't know about these things if it wasn't for this site.. thank you!💪👍

TorchedLSX · 07-18-2020, 09:30 AM

I second this. I just changed mine this week. I was having a real "Notchy" feeling in the 1-3 shift, this makes it feel so much smoother. Anyone with the TR6060 having issues, definitely needs to change their transmission fluid to this.

dreksnot · 07-18-2020, 11:04 AM

I use the Redline (been recommended that change) and have heard the Royal Purple SynchroMesh also works much better than the OEM stuff.

acammer · 07-20-2020, 07:19 AM

Woot for Redline D4 ATF. I made the swap in mine at 16k miles and the difference was very noticeable. I recently had the trans out again at 41k miles and did another fluid exchange. The Redline had held up great - it essentially looked new. The car has done a fair bit of drag racing over the past 4 years, so I was delighted to see the fluid holding up well.

As for the clutch fluid - that's definitely one to stay on top of pretty regularly, especially if you run the car hard. The stock slave cylinder is pretty good at getting the clutch dust into the fluid and deteriorates it pretty quickly. Once it starts to break down you'll start getting symptoms of nasty fluid, hanging/low/sticking clutch pedal, grinds/lockouts on your shifts, etc. A dedicated reservoir and a remote underhood speed bleeder are worthwhile upgrades for cars that get run hard as they make exchanging the fluid a snap.

flht99b · 07-20-2020, 07:52 AM

Been using redline d4 in both my Tremec transmissions for a decade. Far better than GM Synchromesh fluid.

havelegs · 07-22-2020, 10:45 PM

What Redline fluid for autos?

08-25-2019, 04:54 PM	#1
LS3_BILL Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ss Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: long island ny Posts: 18	Redline d4 atf review hey guys I'm a recent 5th gen Owner of a 2010 2ss tr6060.... got it with 49k and changing out all the fluids... noticed the trans was a little notchy and tuff sometimes when shifting... looked up on this forum for solutions and the redline d4 atf made a huge difference with shift quality so thank you guys and anyone else thinking about trying it definitely do!!..... also change out the clutch fluid wich helped aswell.. however I wouldn't know about these things if it wasn't for this site.. thank you!💪👍

07-18-2020, 11:04 AM	#3
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 (stock) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,617 View My Garage	I use the Redline (been recommended that change) and have heard the Royal Purple SynchroMesh also works much better than the OEM stuff. __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

07-20-2020, 07:19 AM	#4
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,822 View My Garage	Woot for Redline D4 ATF. I made the swap in mine at 16k miles and the difference was very noticeable. I recently had the trans out again at 41k miles and did another fluid exchange. The Redline had held up great - it essentially looked new. The car has done a fair bit of drag racing over the past 4 years, so I was delighted to see the fluid holding up well. As for the clutch fluid - that's definitely one to stay on top of pretty regularly, especially if you run the car hard. The stock slave cylinder is pretty good at getting the clutch dust into the fluid and deteriorates it pretty quickly. Once it starts to break down you'll start getting symptoms of nasty fluid, hanging/low/sticking clutch pedal, grinds/lockouts on your shifts, etc. A dedicated reservoir and a remote underhood speed bleeder are worthwhile upgrades for cars that get run hard as they make exchanging the fluid a snap. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

07-20-2020, 07:52 AM	#5
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,574 View My Garage	Been using redline d4 in both my Tremec transmissions for a decade. Far better than GM Synchromesh fluid. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter & SS brake lines, ZLI calipers, rotors & pads, BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle & diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers w/HF cats, GMPP touring axle back, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Forgeline 20x9.5 & 20x11 DS3 whls, 275/40/20 & 315/35/20 tires, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console & Grant steering wheel.

07-18-2020, 09:30 AM	#2
TorchedLSX Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 23	I second this. I just changed mine this week. I was having a real "Notchy" feeling in the 1-3 shift, this makes it feel so much smoother. Anyone with the TR6060 having issues, definitely needs to change their transmission fluid to this.

07-22-2020, 10:45 PM	#6
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,006	What Redline fluid for autos?