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cody.freeman1 · 02-01-2012, 05:31 PM

Is Royal Purple 75W90 SynchroMax the best product from the Royal Purple product line to use for the Transmission and Rear Differential fluids on a 2010 SS Manual LS3?

NavyDood · 02-01-2012, 07:40 PM

Rear end yes, manual tranny no. You want Max ATF for the Tranny.

MIKnam67 · 02-02-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyDood

Rear end yes, manual tranny no. You want Max ATF for the Tranny.

NavyDood.... Me to, Navy that is. Even though you probably out rated or ranked me I must call one on you.

SS Camaro LS3 M6 Royal Purple Products;Manual Trans = Synchromax 4 qts.
Limited slip Rear= MaxGear 75/90 1 qt. no adder

Go Navy Just trin to help

1967 USS Forrestal

NavyDood · 02-02-2012, 05:15 PM

It's all good. Dex III is what is supposed to be used in the Tremec though.

MIKnam67 · 02-02-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyDood

It's all good. Dex III is what is supposed to be used in the Tremec though.

I looked it up on RP site but I sent them an email so I should have verification tomorrow and I'll let you know.

I'm a shellback are you? Most won't knw what that means

NavyDood · 02-02-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKnam67

I looked it up on RP site but I sent them an email so I should have verification tomorrow and I'll let you know.

I'm a shellback are you? Most won't knw what that means

The owners manual says GM part # 88861800 is the fluid for the manual transmissions. That part number is the direct replacement for Dex3. The Dex3 name is no longer a licensed GM name and is no longer regulated by GM. It has been that way since the end of 2006.

I'm not a shellback. I was a TAR/FTS my whole career. I did a five month Med cruise on the Roosevelt in 03. The farthest south we made it was Puerto Rico for work ups. Our Hornet squadron (VFA-201) got activated and we recalled all of our reservists.

MIKnam67 · 02-03-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NavyDood

The owners manual says GM part # 88861800 is the fluid for the manual transmissions. That part number is the direct replacement for Dex3. The Dex3 name is no longer a licensed GM name and is no longer regulated by GM. It has been that way since the end of 2006.

I'm not a shellback. I was a TAR/FTS my whole career. I did a five month Med cruise on the Roosevelt in 03. The farthest south we made it was Puerto Rico for work ups. Our Hornet squadron (VFA-201) got activated and we recalled all of our reservists.

I rec'd email from Royal Purple Tech Dept this morning
2010-2012 SS Camaro
Auto Trans - RP Max ATF Part #01320
Manual 6sd Trans. - RP Synchromax Part #01512
Differential - Max Gear 75W-90 part #01300 NO additional limited slip friction modifier needed.

So you were a airdale - Tough job Hats off to you brother I was on the USS Forrestal from Jan. 1967 to Dec. 1968.
Vietnam and Med and couple trips to Gitmo My 21st birthday on a rock with beer on the beach at Gitmo

Bert Jones · 02-18-2012, 08:28 AM

having grind from 1-2 with Hurst short throw. Replacing fluid with RP this week to HOPEFULLY fix the problem. Several users on here have said that it has really helped out. I'm holding my breath

MIKnam67 · 02-18-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bert Jones

having grind from 1-2 with Hurst short throw. Replacing fluid with RP this week to HOPEFULLY fix the problem. Several users on here have said that it has really helped out. I'm holding my breath

Answer back on what your results are.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 02-22-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bert Jones

having grind from 1-2 with Hurst short throw. Replacing fluid with RP this week to HOPEFULLY fix the problem. Several users on here have said that it has really helped out. I'm holding my breath

Me too, please post the results. Maybe doing that real soon too. I can't help but wonder if someone on a test drive, forced a 2nd throw when the 1-4 shift came on. I installed the skipshift already.

v8 · 02-22-2012, 06:28 PM

Good point

leojerome · 02-23-2012, 08:56 AM

I was going to change to RP in the tranny and the diff.
Does anyone know how much I need to change out the fluids in a M6 2SS?

Russell James · 02-23-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by leojerome

I was going to change to RP in the tranny and the diff.
Does anyone know how much I need to change out the fluids in a M6 2SS?

4 qts of Synchromax, and 1 qt of Max Gear 75w90.

If you get a little hand gear lube pump from the auto parts store, that make it easier to fill the trans.

leojerome · 02-23-2012, 03:36 PM

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4 qts of Synchromax, and 1 qt of Max Gear 75w90.

If you get a little hand gear lube pump from the auto parts store, that make it easier to fill the trans.

Thanks

02-01-2012, 05:31 PM	#1
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02-01-2012, 07:40 PM	#2
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	Rear end yes, manual tranny no. You want Max ATF for the Tranny. __________________ Retired Navy... A Husband. A Dad. A Veteran as of 2011. 2010 2SS/RS A6 - FlowMaster CatBack - I'm not a Amsoil dealer and will never be one. I believe in its capabilities from personal use with oil analysis reports backing up my OCI's. Besides, I know more than most cut and paste Amsoil dealers which are at least 95% of them.

02-02-2012, 05:15 PM	#4
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	It's all good. Dex III is what is supposed to be used in the Tremec though. __________________ Retired Navy... A Husband. A Dad. A Veteran as of 2011. 2010 2SS/RS A6 - FlowMaster CatBack - I'm not a Amsoil dealer and will never be one. I believe in its capabilities from personal use with oil analysis reports backing up my OCI's. Besides, I know more than most cut and paste Amsoil dealers which are at least 95% of them.

02-22-2012, 06:28 PM	#11
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	Good point __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

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