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XxScottxXN · 05-26-2015, 01:44 PM

I changed the Trans oil to Redline. Noticeable difference in shifting, a lot smoother shifts and quieter. This is the first change since new..has 6300 miles on it and you could definitely tell that it needed changed. I do wish the plug would have been magnetic like the rear end! Also changed the gear oil to redline 75/110 with a noticeable difference there as well...quiet! The magnetic plugs in it were covered with shavings from the new gears. I think I'll change both again in a few thousand miles....because I can!!!

SSMY1LE · 05-26-2015, 01:47 PM

I need to do this too, I keep getting stuck on the fence but I think you might have just helped me over !

Camarotobeornottobe · 05-26-2015, 04:27 PM

I'm a big Redline believer, more so for trannies than engine oil.

I did a D4 switch within 300 miles after getting the car. Then, after some research, I circled back and did a 50/50 mix of Redline D4 and Redline MTL. See here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374798

theitalianflip · 05-27-2015, 10:27 AM

I did a lot of research on this using OE specs and GM's electronic parts catalog and everything calls for D4. GM doesn't give you the spec, but only a part number for the V8 transmissions (88861800) (75w-90 for v6 transmission). AmsOil has a great tool for looking up fluid specs that is very accurate. I know where they get their data and it's a tear 1 resource. (I don't like AmsOil, but I like their data).
When I do my transmission oil change, I am going to try D4 Red Line, I'll post the results.

Andy-AMSOIL · 05-27-2015, 08:22 PM

You don't like amsoil ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by theitalianflip

I did a lot of research on this using OE specs and GM's electronic parts catalog and everything calls for D4. GM doesn't give you the spec, but only a part number for the V8 transmissions (88861800) (75w-90 for v6 transmission). AmsOil has a great tool for looking up fluid specs that is very accurate. I know where they get their data and it's a tear 1 resource. (I don't like AmsOil, but I like their data).
When I do my transmission oil change, I am going to try D4 Red Line, I'll post the results.

theitalianflip · 05-28-2015, 01:13 AM

I like to stick to Red Line, or liqui moly. But that's just my preference.

Mark T · 05-28-2015, 04:13 AM

Havent used RL but recently did first tranny and pumpkin change using Amsoil. Really like how it has smoothed out the shifting. Was pretty notchy feeling with the oem fluids.

05-26-2015, 01:44 PM	#1
XxScottxXN Huge Chevy Fan Drives: 14' 2SS/RS 1LE built 4/22/14 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 838	changed to redline. I changed the Trans oil to Redline. Noticeable difference in shifting, a lot smoother shifts and quieter. This is the first change since new..has 6300 miles on it and you could definitely tell that it needed changed. I do wish the plug would have been magnetic like the rear end! Also changed the gear oil to redline 75/110 with a noticeable difference there as well...quiet! The magnetic plugs in it were covered with shavings from the new gears. I think I'll change both again in a few thousand miles....because I can!!! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Red Rock Metallic, Recaro seats, sunroof, NPP, Nitto Motivo 275/40/20 front 315/35/20 back, Cold air inductions intake, elite catch can, Stainless Works 1 7/8" long tube headers w/hiflow cats, 20% tint, Intake rod mod by Gwatney Performance, Bo White ported & polished throttle body, powerbond 25% UDP, Howards Cam 226/236 duration- 525/525 lift 110 ....with a WHOLE bunch of fun added!!

05-26-2015, 01:47 PM	#2
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	I need to do this too, I keep getting stuck on the fence but I think you might have just helped me over ! __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

05-27-2015, 10:27 AM	#4
theitalianflip Drives: 2014 Camaro 1le Summit White Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 65	I did a lot of research on this using OE specs and GM's electronic parts catalog and everything calls for D4. GM doesn't give you the spec, but only a part number for the V8 transmissions (88861800) (75w-90 for v6 transmission). AmsOil has a great tool for looking up fluid specs that is very accurate. I know where they get their data and it's a tear 1 resource. (I don't like AmsOil, but I like their data). When I do my transmission oil change, I am going to try D4 Red Line, I'll post the results. __________________ Pete 2014 2SS 1LE summit white

05-28-2015, 01:13 AM	#6
theitalianflip Drives: 2014 Camaro 1le Summit White Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 65	I like to stick to Red Line, or liqui moly. But that's just my preference. __________________ Pete 2014 2SS 1LE summit white

05-28-2015, 04:13 AM	#7
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	Havent used RL but recently did first tranny and pumpkin change using Amsoil. Really like how it has smoothed out the shifting. Was pretty notchy feeling with the oem fluids. __________________

05-26-2015, 04:27 PM	#3
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	I'm a big Redline believer, more so for trannies than engine oil. I did a D4 switch within 300 miles after getting the car. Then, after some research, I circled back and did a 50/50 mix of Redline D4 and Redline MTL. See here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374798