'11 2SS automatic transmission fluid change - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Markwrench · 05-23-2011, 10:12 AM

If anyone is interested, I changed the Dexron VI out on my baby this weekend and am happy to share the experience. I wanted to switch to Amsoil low viscosity fluid. I have access to a lift and imo that makes this job a lot simpler. I first removed the 15mm drain plug from the rear of the pan and I'd say 2-3 quarts drained out. From there, the 10 mm bolts come out easily and the reuseable pan gasket separated cleanly. I let the remaining fluid drip while I wiped the magnet and pan clean. More stuff on the magnet than I would like to have seen. Replaced the pan, torqued the pan bolts to 80 in/lbs, and used a Mighty Vac to push about 6.5 quarts of new fluid back into the bottom drain bolt. I started the engine and while holdng the brake went through each range for several seconds. I used the trans temp guage to tell when it was warm enough (between 86-122' F) to check the level. You check level by removing the bolt in the pan again with the engine on and adding fluid until it just runs out. Reinstall bolt to 18 ft/lbs. Wipe excess, check for pan leaks and done.

I will say the shift characteristics seem crisper, especially 1-2 upshift with paddles under load.

Hope this helps.

Camarowguy · 05-23-2011, 12:58 PM

Wow, this trans does not have a dipstick?

ssummit camaro · 05-23-2011, 01:45 PM

no sir, no dipsticks on these cars

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Wow, this trans does not have a dipstick?

Camarowguy · 05-23-2011, 02:17 PM

WTF? What kind of crap is that? Gm

CyberDan · 05-27-2011, 06:34 PM

Nice write up... I'm wanting to put royal purple in my l99 transmission, but I'm hesitant due to lack of experience.

hypurone · 05-27-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberDan

Nice write up... I'm wanting to put royal purple in my l99 transmission, but I'm hesitant due to lack of experience.

Plus, you have to remember that you are only getting about half of the fluid out unless you drain the TC (ours don't have drains either!), so mixing may not be a good idea...

horizon670 · 07-13-2011, 09:15 PM

so how do you completely drain the fluid from it then ?

Did you have to unbolt the pan completely ? or is there a way to pump it out ?

NavyDood · 07-13-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Markwrench

If anyone is interested, I changed the Dexron VI out on my baby this weekend and am happy to share the experience. I wanted to switch to Amsoil low viscosity fluid. I have access to a lift and imo that makes this job a lot simpler. I first removed the 15mm drain plug from the rear of the pan and I'd say 2-3 quarts drained out. From there, the 10 mm bolts come out easily and the reuseable pan gasket separated cleanly. I let the remaining fluid drip while I wiped the magnet and pan clean. More stuff on the magnet than I would like to have seen. Replaced the pan, torqued the pan bolts to 80 in/lbs, and used a Mighty Vac to push about 6.5 quarts of new fluid back into the bottom drain bolt. I started the engine and while holdng the brake went through each range for several seconds. I used the trans temp guage to tell when it was warm enough (between 86-122' F) to check the level. You check level by removing the bolt in the pan again with the engine on and adding fluid until it just runs out. Reinstall bolt to 18 ft/lbs. Wipe excess, check for pan leaks and done.

I will say the shift characteristics seem crisper, especially 1-2 upshift with paddles under load.

Hope this helps.

I self admit that I am a firm believer in Amsoil products and their capabilites over anything on the market (I'm not a dealer), but there is no reason to run Amsoil over DEX6. Same goes for running Amsoil ATF over Mopar ATF+4. DEX6 is a great fluid that was initially formulated just for the 6L80. DEX6 has a 6.5 cSt @ 100°C while Amsoil Low Viscosity has a rating of 6.0 cSt @ 100°C. That .5 is not going to make a difference.

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Wow, this trans does not have a dipstick?

Nope. Lokar makes one though for the 6L80.

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Originally Posted by hypurone

Plus, you have to remember that you are only getting about half of the fluid out unless you drain the TC (ours don't have drains either!), so mixing may not be a good idea...

Mixing doesn't hurt a thing other than you won't get the full benefits from one fluid or another. Amsoil and DEX6 are fully compatible.

05-23-2011, 10:12 AM	#1
Markwrench Drives: 2011 2SS/RS ord 7-7-10 home8-24-10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 62	'11 2SS automatic transmission fluid change If anyone is interested, I changed the Dexron VI out on my baby this weekend and am happy to share the experience. I wanted to switch to Amsoil low viscosity fluid. I have access to a lift and imo that makes this job a lot simpler. I first removed the 15mm drain plug from the rear of the pan and I'd say 2-3 quarts drained out. From there, the 10 mm bolts come out easily and the reuseable pan gasket separated cleanly. I let the remaining fluid drip while I wiped the magnet and pan clean. More stuff on the magnet than I would like to have seen. Replaced the pan, torqued the pan bolts to 80 in/lbs, and used a Mighty Vac to push about 6.5 quarts of new fluid back into the bottom drain bolt. I started the engine and while holdng the brake went through each range for several seconds. I used the trans temp guage to tell when it was warm enough (between 86-122' F) to check the level. You check level by removing the bolt in the pan again with the engine on and adding fluid until it just runs out. Reinstall bolt to 18 ft/lbs. Wipe excess, check for pan leaks and done. I will say the shift characteristics seem crisper, especially 1-2 upshift with paddles under load. Hope this helps.

05-23-2011, 12:58 PM	#2
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Wow, this trans does not have a dipstick? __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

05-23-2011, 02:17 PM	#4
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	WTF? What kind of crap is that? Gm __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

05-27-2011, 06:34 PM	#5
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	Nice write up... I'm wanting to put royal purple in my l99 transmission, but I'm hesitant due to lack of experience. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

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horizon670 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT / RS / Auto Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rutherford, NJ Posts: 905 View My Garage	so how do you completely drain the fluid from it then ? Did you have to unbolt the pan completely ? or is there a way to pump it out ?