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Texhawk · 05-04-2010, 03:30 PM

You have to realize that changing the fluids is no easy task.
It takes one mechanic to hold the wrench on the drain plug, and 100 more to rotate the car.

mmbarberoilman · 05-04-2010, 06:05 PM

If you can not change the Dif fluid yourself, you are not able to wipe your butt.

rtcat600man · 05-08-2010, 08:58 PM

I just changed mine today. 2300 Miles. I went with RP. I drove my Camaro onto my home made ramps and then removed the top plug first (this is done to make sure you can fill it up after you drain the fluid.) Here is the TIP OF THE WEEK. After I thought it was done draining I figured there had to be some more still in there since the car was sitting level side to side. I got my floor jack out and jacked the front passenger corner up until the tire was a few inches off the ground. The rear diff started to pour allot more out of the system. Those who do not do this are not getting the entire old fluid out. By the way another TIP OF THE WEEK (from someone else this time) place a hockey puck between the jack and the Camaro jacking point, this prevents the metal from being abused. Once it was done draining I replaced the lower plug and proceeded to fill the top side using a hand pump I purchased on eBay.

Good Luck

*Milk 1027* · 05-08-2010, 09:06 PM

$75 for an oil change at the dealer out here.

rtcat600man · 05-08-2010, 09:27 PM

Mobil 1 Synthetic oil from Autozone $30.00
AC Delco Oil Filter from Ebay $7.00
Doing your own oil change and getting to know your Camaro.......PRICLESS.

hollywoodGU · 05-08-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

$75 for an oil change at the dealer out here.

Haha, Milk every time I read one of your posts now I get the feeling you are mad just because of your evil mile avatar

*Milk 1027* · 05-08-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hollywoodGU

Haha, Milk every time I read one of your posts now I get the feeling you are mad just because of your evil mile avatar

How about now?

egad09 · 05-08-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

How about now?

hollywoodGU · 05-08-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

How about now?

Rookie13 · 05-15-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 Bumblebee

All of the dealers in my area charge $199 for the tranny. (12 quarts synthetic trans fluid)

Did you say 12 qts?? So they are doing a complete flush of the system and charging you for a clean out? OUCH! Is this wrong?

Li0nel1234 · 08-06-2010, 11:33 PM

anyone know where I can get a DIY write up on this? I even looked on youtub no one's done it on a 2010 camaro yet.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-07-2010, 11:01 AM

do like I do, get a notebook or folder and keep all reciepts related to your car in it. I've got mine set up for maintenance records, fuel and oil (with mileage tracking), wheels, interior stuff, air fresheners, etc.

and the folder stays in the glove box in the car with a scanned copy of everything stored online.

EWR · 08-10-2010, 01:32 PM

Does the A6 have a drain plug in it or do you have to pull the whole pan off. (just to change the fluid. I know you have to for the filter)

calbert1999 · 08-17-2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HALFFAST

I called the dealership where i purchased my car and asked them to quote me price to switch out differential / transmission /oil. Waited on hold they come back and tell me $658.23. I could not help but to just laugh for a minute and then explained how ridculous this was. They broke the charges down for me but I really could not pay attention to since I was still in semi shock from this ludicrous price. What I did catch was a full hour labor charge for each fluid. So 3 hours labor.

Only reason I wanted them to do it was so they have it on record and I don't have to worry about holding on to my receipts for 5 years. I knew it would be more expensive to have them do it but this was just laughable.

Looks like I'll be taking some mechanic lessons. I agree GM are real clowns. I just paid $300 for engine oil change and diff fluid change. And they claim the oil change was free except for the difference between the cost of regular oil and synthetic. Personally, they're all crooks as far as I'm concerned.

05-08-2010, 08:58 PM	#17
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	I just changed mine today. 2300 Miles. I went with RP. I drove my Camaro onto my home made ramps and then removed the top plug first (this is done to make sure you can fill it up after you drain the fluid.) Here is the TIP OF THE WEEK. After I thought it was done draining I figured there had to be some more still in there since the car was sitting level side to side. I got my floor jack out and jacked the front passenger corner up until the tire was a few inches off the ground. The rear diff started to pour allot more out of the system. Those who do not do this are not getting the entire old fluid out. By the way another TIP OF THE WEEK (from someone else this time) place a hockey puck between the jack and the Camaro jacking point, this prevents the metal from being abused. Once it was done draining I replaced the lower plug and proceeded to fill the top side using a hand pump I purchased on eBay. Good Luck __________________ MY BUILD

05-08-2010, 09:06 PM	#18
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	$75 for an oil change at the dealer out here. __________________

05-08-2010, 09:27 PM	#19
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Mobil 1 Synthetic oil from Autozone $30.00 AC Delco Oil Filter from Ebay $7.00 Doing your own oil change and getting to know your Camaro.......PRICLESS. __________________ MY BUILD

08-06-2010, 11:33 PM	#25
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	anyone know where I can get a DIY write up on this? I even looked on youtub no one's done it on a 2010 camaro yet. __________________ Performance: ARH 2"/"3 headers + ARH 3" HF catback system, SS brake lines, hawk HP+ pads, motul RBF 600 fluid, K&N CAI (w/custom insulation), plug wires, air scoop, Hurst STS, Pedders Track II suspension, 18x10 wheels, 295/45/18 Nitto NT05s Looks: powder coated iom calipers, LED foglights w/ always on harness, custom painted bowties, window tint, smoke tinted tail lights etc, oem gfx w/ custom outlets, painted taillight bezels, all weather trunk mat

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05-04-2010, 03:30 PM	#15
Texhawk Drives: 69Camaro,87IROC,96 SS,Z06&Stingray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 275	You have to realize that changing the fluids is no easy task. It takes one mechanic to hold the wrench on the drain plug, and 100 more to rotate the car.

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mmbarberoilman Drives: 2SS, 48 Plymouth, 77 Coup Deville Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warren Michigan Posts: 218	If you can not change the Dif fluid yourself, you are not able to wipe your butt.

08-10-2010, 01:32 PM	#27
EWR Drives: Soon:'11 Camaro Now:'01 Durango R/T Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 37	Does the A6 have a drain plug in it or do you have to pull the whole pan off. (just to change the fluid. I know you have to for the filter)