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ssmike · 08-25-2010, 07:32 PM

Looking for DIY for changing the M6 fluid. Need drain and fill plug locations. Anyone help?

HaZe_X · 08-25-2010, 08:01 PM

Fill and drain is on driver side, bottom plug is drain, top is fill.

I hoping to change my trans fluid tomrrow..

ssmike · 08-25-2010, 08:40 PM

Where is the fill located, under hood?

HaZe_X · 08-25-2010, 08:58 PM

No, under the car..Need to get it on a lift or use jackstands.

ssmike · 08-26-2010, 07:27 AM

Right, I'll have it up on jackstands but I was told you can fill by using a 4' rubber hose through the engine compartment. I would imagine that the fill plug is on top of the trans but my question was where is it located physically. So I'll get it up and take a look. Hopefully I can use the hose method to fill it. I'm going to use Mobil 1 ATF.

john797 · 08-26-2010, 08:09 AM

I did mine this last weekend. If I remember correctly the drain is on the right, fill is on the left. I used a fluid pump from NAPA to get it filled back up. One other thing, remove the fill plug BEFORE you take out the drain. It really makes a mess without a way to get air back in the trans. I guess its not vented like in the old days.

ssmike · 08-26-2010, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john797

I did mine this last weekend. If I remember correctly the drain is on the right, fill is on the left. I used a fluid pump from NAPA to get it filled back up. One other thing, remove the fill plug BEFORE you take out the drain. It really makes a mess without a way to get air back in the trans. I guess its not vented like in the old days.

Thanks man, appreciate the tips!

Rob191288 · 08-26-2010, 01:36 PM

Go to the transmission forums I made a DIY for the V6.

Rob191288 · 08-26-2010, 01:38 PM

Nevermind you have an SS lol there is also a DIY for the V8 in the transmission fourms

wylde1 · 08-26-2010, 05:12 PM

another good reason to take the fill plug off first is in case it's seized. not likely on a new car like this, but good habit to get into.

if your fill plug is seized, and you drain the fluid successfully you're stranded 'till you get the fill plug out!

learned that one the hard way on a differential. (not my camaro haha)

Nvincent4708 · 03-08-2011, 11:04 AM

I hate to resurrect this thread. But what is the Capacity of the 6060 transmission. I plan on doing mine tonight and put in Mobil1 synthetic trans fluid.

Russell James · 03-08-2011, 11:47 AM

4qts. If it still shifts notchy after the M1, try some Royal Purple Synchromax. That is the only stuff I could find that improved the cold shift notchiness a bit.

Whipped416 · 03-24-2011, 09:04 PM

how many miles are yall changing yall trans fluid ? and why ??

Jdevy · 01-03-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Whipped416

how many miles are yall changing yall trans fluid ? and why ??

+1

08-25-2010, 07:32 PM	#1
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	M6 manual transmission fluid change DIY? Looking for DIY for changing the M6 fluid. Need drain and fill plug locations. Anyone help?

08-25-2010, 08:01 PM	#2
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Fill and drain is on driver side, bottom plug is drain, top is fill. I hoping to change my trans fluid tomrrow.. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS/LS3 -Black on Black - Kooks 1-7/8 Headers, Dyno Tuned, ADM Race CAI, QTP Cutouts, Hurst Short Throw, SJM Line Lock, Alpine PDX 1.1000, (2) Alpine Type R's, ...Soon to be cammed!

08-25-2010, 08:58 PM	#4
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	No, under the car..Need to get it on a lift or use jackstands. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS/LS3 -Black on Black - Kooks 1-7/8 Headers, Dyno Tuned, ADM Race CAI, QTP Cutouts, Hurst Short Throw, SJM Line Lock, Alpine PDX 1.1000, (2) Alpine Type R's, ...Soon to be cammed!

08-26-2010, 05:12 PM	#10
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	another good reason to take the fill plug off first is in case it's seized. not likely on a new car like this, but good habit to get into. if your fill plug is seized, and you drain the fluid successfully you're stranded 'till you get the fill plug out! learned that one the hard way on a differential. (not my camaro haha) __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

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08-25-2010, 08:40 PM	#3
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Where is the fill located, under hood?

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ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Right, I'll have it up on jackstands but I was told you can fill by using a 4' rubber hose through the engine compartment. I would imagine that the fill plug is on top of the trans but my question was where is it located physically. So I'll get it up and take a look. Hopefully I can use the hose method to fill it. I'm going to use Mobil 1 ATF.

08-26-2010, 08:09 AM	#6
john797 Drives: 2010 RS/SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 30	I did mine this last weekend. If I remember correctly the drain is on the right, fill is on the left. I used a fluid pump from NAPA to get it filled back up. One other thing, remove the fill plug BEFORE you take out the drain. It really makes a mess without a way to get air back in the trans. I guess its not vented like in the old days.

08-26-2010, 01:36 PM	#8
Rob191288 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Posts: 586 View My Garage	Go to the transmission forums I made a DIY for the V6.

08-26-2010, 01:38 PM	#9
Rob191288 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Posts: 586 View My Garage	Nevermind you have an SS lol there is also a DIY for the V8 in the transmission fourms

03-08-2011, 11:04 AM	#11
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	I hate to resurrect this thread. But what is the Capacity of the 6060 transmission. I plan on doing mine tonight and put in Mobil1 synthetic trans fluid.

03-08-2011, 11:47 AM	#12
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	4qts. If it still shifts notchy after the M1, try some Royal Purple Synchromax. That is the only stuff I could find that improved the cold shift notchiness a bit.

03-24-2011, 09:04 PM	#13
Whipped416 Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,515 View My Garage	how many miles are yall changing yall trans fluid ? and why ??