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Elementkng20 · 12-30-2014, 02:52 PM

Also posted in the service section, but looks like its a slow responder....
Looking to perform my 45k (severe) mile maintenance this weekend which means I'll be doing the transmission and rear diff fluid, oil, plus my brakes.

Which fluids would be preferred for the transmission, oil and rear diff, plus which brake pads are best? I'll most likely be going to O'Reilly or Advance Auto to buy the stuff.

I figured I’d ask here before I start browsing random posts.

1. Transmission Fluid:
2. Engine Oil:
3. Rear Diff:
4. Brake Pads:

Car is an A6

Sandor · 12-30-2014, 02:55 PM

You're going to get lots of advice on this, but your Camaro was designed and engineered to work with OEM-recommended fluids and parts. You can't go wrong with that.

Elementkng20 · 12-30-2014, 02:56 PM

Yeah I figured I'd be getting a lot of advice on what works for what. Thanks!

Elementkng20 · 12-30-2014, 03:21 PM

I just wanna make sure I use the right tranny and diff fluids.

NC_SS · 12-30-2014, 03:29 PM

Not really sure any of those really -need- to be flushed on an A6, aside from the engine oil changes of course

M6's definitely need the clutch/brake fluid to be flushed every now and again depending on how hard you romp on it.

I'd go with the recommended synthetics, but everyone is going to have their own preference.

12-30-2014, 02:52 PM	#1
Elementkng20 HTCC: canthonyIOM27 Drives: 2012 IOM 1LT/V6/A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 299	Service Maintenance Also posted in the service section, but looks like its a slow responder.... Looking to perform my 45k (severe) mile maintenance this weekend which means I'll be doing the transmission and rear diff fluid, oil, plus my brakes. Which fluids would be preferred for the transmission, oil and rear diff, plus which brake pads are best? I'll most likely be going to O'Reilly or Advance Auto to buy the stuff. I figured I’d ask here before I start browsing random posts. 1. Transmission Fluid: 2. Engine Oil: 3. Rear Diff: 4. Brake Pads: Car is an A6 __________________ 2012 IOM CAMARO V6/A6 Performance K&N CAI MRT V2 w/ 4" Magnaflow tips Visual Blacked out emblems, rear & bezels Plasti dipped SS wheels Tint 30% front; 5% rear Matte black hood spears/side gills Color matched interior accents

12-30-2014, 02:56 PM	#3
Elementkng20 HTCC: canthonyIOM27 Drives: 2012 IOM 1LT/V6/A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 299	Yeah I figured I'd be getting a lot of advice on what works for what. Thanks! __________________ 2012 IOM CAMARO V6/A6 Performance K&N CAI MRT V2 w/ 4" Magnaflow tips Visual Blacked out emblems, rear & bezels Plasti dipped SS wheels Tint 30% front; 5% rear Matte black hood spears/side gills Color matched interior accents

12-30-2014, 03:21 PM	#4
Elementkng20 HTCC: canthonyIOM27 Drives: 2012 IOM 1LT/V6/A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 299	I just wanna make sure I use the right tranny and diff fluids. __________________ 2012 IOM CAMARO V6/A6 Performance K&N CAI MRT V2 w/ 4" Magnaflow tips Visual Blacked out emblems, rear & bezels Plasti dipped SS wheels Tint 30% front; 5% rear Matte black hood spears/side gills Color matched interior accents

12-30-2014, 02:55 PM	#2
Sandor Chevrolet Performance Drives: Camaro Chroma Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Motor City Posts: 409	You're going to get lots of advice on this, but your Camaro was designed and engineered to work with OEM-recommended fluids and parts. You can't go wrong with that.

12-30-2014, 03:29 PM	#5
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Not really sure any of those really -need- to be flushed on an A6, aside from the engine oil changes of course M6's definitely need the clutch/brake fluid to be flushed every now and again depending on how hard you romp on it. I'd go with the recommended synthetics, but everyone is going to have their own preference.