did you change your rear differential fluid at 1,500 miles? - Page 4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BloodUSMC · 11-17-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

I changed mine at 4,400 miles, went with Amsoil 75W90 severe gear and friction modifier. Go to the Amsoil web site and enter your zip code to find dealers near you. I am going to strain my old gear lube and see what if anything is in it.

My car is auto v6. Shouldnt it be different oil?

The Stig · 11-17-2011, 10:27 PM

Same rear differential oil

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 11-18-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiteman

yeah i was about to say...a vette to a v6 camaro? how'd you manage that?

as for the poll, looks more and more like people favor the owner's manual recommendations of doing nothing.

The poll is worthless. Most people don't know what they are talking about.
Royal Purple Oil will NOT void your warranty.
Just because the warranty is 100K does not mean there is no maintenance.
It is a mechanical machine that need to be cared for and serviced.

Mobil 1, AMSOIL, Redline, Lucas, Royal Purple all make great oil products that are correct for the Camaro and will not void any warranty.

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 11-18-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by daytripper

changed all oil at 1500 mi's. Redline in tranny and rear end ,Mobil-1 in motor . Cant hurt !

Exactly, it can't hurt.

My Camaro has 5000 miles and I have changed every fluid in it already. The mileage is low but the car is almost 2 years old. Brake fluid absorbs moisture and should be serviced yearly. The Automatic has no dip stick to check the fluid. You would be surprised how dirty it gets. The diff oil also gets really dirty from the limited slip clutches breaking in.

GM Dexcool
Royal Purple - Purple ICE
Amsoil 5W-30 Motor Oil
Amsoil 75-90 Severe Gear Diff Oil
Amsoil Dot3 Brake Fluid
Amsoil Power Steering Fluid
Amsoil Low Viscosity DEXRON 6

kiteman · 11-18-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MRGOODWRENCH3

The poll is worthless.

how can you say that? if GM doesn't recommend changing the fluids early, i would say it is a matter of personal opinion at that point as to whether you should or not. there is really no proof that changing fluids early has any benefit or not.

a poll is a quick way to analyze everyone's personal opinion.

knitetrain05 · 11-18-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowSS

So if I use royal purple will I not have to use the additive or is it still needed.

Just stick with Mobil 1 extended.

JDP Motorsports · 11-20-2011, 10:13 PM

I changed mine at 1500 miles. I only use GM fluid with the GM additive. I'm anal though...

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 11-21-2011, 01:11 PM

I'm at the dealer doing this right now. For a second the guy looked at me funny and so I told him the manual says to do it at 1500, and many people say it should be done. He then said "oh ya you are right."

Markwrench · 11-21-2011, 03:52 PM

I did mine with AMSOIL severe gear at 600 miles and a bottle of GM friction modifier additive...oil was BLACK....there was metal in the OIL. Checked magnet at 3000- clean. Checked again 6000- clean. About to put her away for the winter but plan on checking once more now with 10K on the clock.

grocerygetter · 12-07-2011, 09:25 PM

changed mine at 5k...with the gear install. lol

K1SSRSS · 12-08-2011, 01:16 AM

Planned on it, I changed the engine oil at 500, 1500 and 3000 miles and the tranny at 1500, but some how I totally overlooked the rearend fluid

. Guess I will be doing that before I take her out again. At least I have something to do to the camaro this winter beside installing my exhaust.

EM1/SS · 12-08-2011, 03:22 PM

I changed all mine at 1500 miles. RP in the rear end and trany, Mobile 1 in the engine.

insomniac2k2 · 12-11-2011, 08:25 PM

getting ready to do my first oil changes on my car @ 1000 miles. mobile1 for my first oil change and amsoil severe gear for my diff. I'll be switching to amsoil motor oil as soon as my motor has a few more wear miles on it.

Ralisk · 12-18-2011, 02:48 PM

Wish I read this when I did my first oil change last weekend. Hopefully Santa brings me a quart of Royal Purple Diff Fluid for Christmas!

Gonna have to do this next weekend. I'm at about 6200 miles now... I feel bad for my diff now lol.

View Poll Results: did you change your rear differential fluid at 1,500 miles?
yes, i did change my fluid after break in	62	34.25%
no, i did not change my fluid after break in; i forgot	30	16.57%
no, i did not change my fluid after break in; i don't think i need to	89	49.17%
Voters: 181. You may not vote on this poll

11-17-2011, 10:27 PM	#44
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Same rear differential oil __________________

11-21-2011, 01:11 PM	#50
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	I'm at the dealer doing this right now. For a second the guy looked at me funny and so I told him the manual says to do it at 1500, and many people say it should be done. He then said "oh ya you are right." __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

12-07-2011, 09:25 PM	#52
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	changed mine at 5k...with the gear install. lol __________________ -John S.

12-08-2011, 01:16 AM	#53
K1SSRSS Chief Many Camaros Drives: A paid off Camaro!!! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	Planned on it, I changed the engine oil at 500, 1500 and 3000 miles and the tranny at 1500, but some how I totally overlooked the rearend fluid. Guess I will be doing that before I take her out again. At least I have something to do to the camaro this winter beside installing my exhaust. __________________ 504hp/478tq Performance: Kooks LT, 3'' Exhaust, V-Max TB, Roto-Fab CAI, Custom Ported/Port Matched Heads and Intake Suspension: BMR Adjustable LCA's, BMR Trailing Arms, Poly Bushings, BMR Toe Rods Coming Soon (still in the box): Procharger F1R, G-Force Axles, 3:91 gears w/Eaton Truetrac

11-20-2011, 10:13 PM	#49
JDP Motorsports Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/ 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 3,256	I changed mine at 1500 miles. I only use GM fluid with the GM additive. I'm anal though... Kind regards, Jordan Priestley 888.308.6007

11-21-2011, 03:52 PM	#51
Markwrench Drives: 2011 2SS/RS ord 7-7-10 home8-24-10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 62	I did mine with AMSOIL severe gear at 600 miles and a bottle of GM friction modifier additive...oil was BLACK....there was metal in the OIL. Checked magnet at 3000- clean. Checked again 6000- clean. About to put her away for the winter but plan on checking once more now with 10K on the clock.

12-08-2011, 03:22 PM	#54
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	I changed all mine at 1500 miles. RP in the rear end and trany, Mobile 1 in the engine. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

12-11-2011, 08:25 PM	#55
insomniac2k2 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Concord, Ca Posts: 204	getting ready to do my first oil changes on my car @ 1000 miles. mobile1 for my first oil change and amsoil severe gear for my diff. I'll be switching to amsoil motor oil as soon as my motor has a few more wear miles on it.

12-18-2011, 02:48 PM	#56
Ralisk Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 (M6) IOM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 80 View My Garage	Wish I read this when I did my first oil change last weekend. Hopefully Santa brings me a quart of Royal Purple Diff Fluid for Christmas! Gonna have to do this next weekend. I'm at about 6200 miles now... I feel bad for my diff now lol.

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