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Bonanza7 · 11-17-2010, 10:04 PM

A few days ago, several members remarked about metal in their rear diffs after short mileage. As a caution, I had mine changed today. The report was that there was metal, but not a large amount, but that the fluid was unusually dirty, and it was good that it was changed. I trust these guys, not a dealer, and they don't steer you wrong. V6, Auto, 5,700 miles, very easily driven.

LoneStar · 11-17-2010, 10:18 PM

I'll be checking and possibly changing mine this weekend. I have a little over 7,000 miles.

EastBayBossMan · 11-17-2010, 10:25 PM

I'm changing mine when I hit 5,000 miles.

The problem is I can't decide what fluid to go with. Seems like GM fluid and a bottle of limited slip additive may be the safest bet.

Bonanza7 · 11-17-2010, 10:31 PM

Mine just used the synthetic called for by GM. I figure I won't wait a very long time before doing it again.

GhostOutlaw · 11-17-2010, 11:26 PM

How often are u supposed to change that fluid? I didnt see it in the book anywhere.

I think its time to change mine in that case.

khabboub · 11-18-2010, 12:01 AM

i changed mine myself. i read on here that it was easy to change so i gave it a go. it took like half an hour, and better be safe than sorry.

ADIO SS · 11-18-2010, 08:13 AM

Used in many vehicles with np...
Redline 75W90 syn. Diff. fluid with their friction modifier. 1qt is all u need.
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=133&pcid=4

chevy 3 · 11-18-2010, 08:18 AM

I did this at 5000miles and had metal flake in the oil also. I think that it's normal breakin. I've checked the oil again at 10000 miles and no metal flakes so all is good.

ZED SLED · 11-18-2010, 08:19 AM

I bought Mobil 1 and also the FM. Paid the dealer to change it and watched them do it. They also showed me all the metal and crappy fluid that came out after 5700 miles. Now there is a record that it was done in case of warranty issues down the road.

The Stig · 11-18-2010, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw

How often are u supposed to change that fluid? I didnt see it in the book anywhere.

I think its time to change mine in that case.

Manual quotes that you should change your rear differential fluid at 1,500 miles. Recommended but not required.

TommyTSquared · 11-18-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Manual quotes that you should change your rear differential fluid at 1,500 miles. Recommended but not required.

Eh really?! I've never heard it so low

ZED SLED · 11-18-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Manual quotes that you should change your rear differential fluid at 1,500 miles. Recommended but not required.

All I see on page 10-5 is change at 100K under normal driving conditions. Are they serious?

clg_98ta · 11-18-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

All I see on page 10-5 is change at 100K under normal driving conditions. Are they serious?

Yep, same as most cars... I think that the initial low mileage change is to replace the "break-in" fluid that's put in at the factory. After that every 100K miles.

Ironheadspearo · 11-18-2010, 10:32 AM

Can someone explain what is involved to change this? is there a drain plug and a fill plug or are we talking changing out a gasket?

11-17-2010, 10:04 PM	#1
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Change rear diff fluid today A few days ago, several members remarked about metal in their rear diffs after short mileage. As a caution, I had mine changed today. The report was that there was metal, but not a large amount, but that the fluid was unusually dirty, and it was good that it was changed. I trust these guys, not a dealer, and they don't steer you wrong. V6, Auto, 5,700 miles, very easily driven.

11-18-2010, 08:13 AM	#7
ADIO SS Drives: 2010 White SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: No. NJ Posts: 310	Used in many vehicles with np... Redline 75W90 syn. Diff. fluid with their friction modifier. 1qt is all u need. http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=133&pcid=4 Last edited by ADIO SS; 11-18-2010 at 08:14 AM. Reason: typo correct

11-18-2010, 08:19 AM	#9
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,620 View My Garage	I bought Mobil 1 and also the FM. Paid the dealer to change it and watched them do it. They also showed me all the metal and crappy fluid that came out after 5700 miles. Now there is a record that it was done in case of warranty issues down the road. __________________

11-18-2010, 10:32 AM	#14
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	Can someone explain what is involved to change this? is there a drain plug and a fill plug or are we talking changing out a gasket? __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

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11-17-2010, 10:18 PM	#2
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	I'll be checking and possibly changing mine this weekend. I have a little over 7,000 miles.

11-17-2010, 10:25 PM	#3
EastBayBossMan Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 86	I'm changing mine when I hit 5,000 miles. The problem is I can't decide what fluid to go with. Seems like GM fluid and a bottle of limited slip additive may be the safest bet.

11-17-2010, 10:31 PM	#4
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Mine just used the synthetic called for by GM. I figure I won't wait a very long time before doing it again.

11-17-2010, 11:26 PM	#5
GhostOutlaw Drives: Black 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 282	How often are u supposed to change that fluid? I didnt see it in the book anywhere. I think its time to change mine in that case.

11-18-2010, 12:01 AM	#6
khabboub Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: Sold c7, in the market! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,250	i changed mine myself. i read on here that it was easy to change so i gave it a go. it took like half an hour, and better be safe than sorry.

11-18-2010, 08:18 AM	#8
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	I did this at 5000miles and had metal flake in the oil also. I think that it's normal breakin. I've checked the oil again at 10000 miles and no metal flakes so all is good.