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03-11-2025, 12:04 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Enfield CT
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REAR AXLE FLUID
I have a 2010 Camaro SS 6M, that I got from a private collection 2 years ago. The car only now has 1800 miles on it. (Had 300 original miles when I acquired it. I do not track it, mostly just car shows. What rear axle fluid can I use that is compatible with the oem seals on the 2010? I know that there was a tsb about changing the rear axle seals, due to compatibility issues with the new AC Delco stuff. I do not want to go that route, as the oem seals do not leak. Can I use another fluid such as 75-90 Redline, Amsoil etc., without seal damage or leakage down the road? TIA.
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03-12-2025, 12:18 AM
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Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Western North Carolina
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You talking about differential fluid for the differential housing or axle grease that goes into the axles? No is no such thing as axle fluid.
For the differential, I use Royal Purple cause it's much easier to get in store. Redline and Amsoil is also popular here on the forums. |
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03-12-2025, 07:55 AM
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Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: N. CA
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FWIW, I can tell you that my 2015 SS's differential howled and growled with ANYTHING but GM diff lube. Even when using Amsoil!
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03-12-2025, 11:11 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019
Location: Hki.Finland
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03-12-2025, 06:09 PM
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Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Illinois
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I running Amsoil severe duty for about 2 years now and its quiet as can be!
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03-12-2025, 07:20 PM
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Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012
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03-12-2025, 11:08 PM
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Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Spring Hill, FL
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I used Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90 and did not add any additional friction modifier, as Amsoil already has it. I have had zero diff issues.
To be fair, I didn't have any issues with the GM gear oil either, so there's that.
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03-13-2025, 07:22 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: NY
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GM oil and Amsoil Gear Oil both were fine, Now running a Tru Trac with Torco Fluid and its fine as well.
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03-25-2025, 10:59 PM
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 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS coupe (MT) Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: Sacramento, CA - USA
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I used the newer AC Delco LS gear oil 75w-90 GL-5, with limited slip additive already mixed into it; and it was actually pretty decent. It still did in fact make a tiny bit of noise, but didn’t full on chatter. Once I started driving about 300+ ft or so, and maybe made a turn or two, the noise would be gone completely for the rest of the drive. I tried going back to the original AC Delco/GM gear oil without LS additive pre-mixed, and I added the amount of separate LS modifier/additive that the owner’s manual specified. It actually didn’t work that gear, and it chattered a lot more than the other revised, newer OEM LS gear oil. I even saw in the owner’s manual that it could take up to 500(?) miles, before the gear oil and LS modifier additive “broke in” (or something along those lines). I gave up and went to Mobil 1 and Royal Purple, which work fine for me, with about 2-3 extra fl oz of whatever limited slip modifier/additive was available. I typically use Lubegard, which is in the common 4 fl oz (small bottle) size. I’ve never used more than 4-5 fl oz before, especially if the gear oil is LS specific and has modifier already formulated. I’m afraid of excessive modifier/additive causing the LSD to act like an open differential. |
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03-26-2025, 07:58 AM
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Fast Cars and Old Guitars
Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: N. CA
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"I’m afraid of excessive modifier/additive causing the LSD to act like an open differential."
I don't think I'd be too concerned. I still get two, nice black tire marks on a short burnout. (I never hold the brakes)
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