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Rob191288 · 08-15-2010, 03:11 PM

Just changed out my rear diff oil and I used Royal Purple but when I filled it back up I did not use the whole quart, is this normal? the fill hole began overflowing and I even stuck my finger in there to make sure I could feel it by the threads and I could.

bmclark · 08-15-2010, 04:01 PM

Rob,

Most likely not all of the fluid was drained out initially. Some people have recommended jacking up the front passenger's side to get a bit more fluid out.

Did you have the car level when draining or did you just jack up the rear?

Rob191288 · 08-15-2010, 04:35 PM

the car was level when I drained it.

chewy8 · 08-15-2010, 06:07 PM

not a fan of r.p. meself but unless you jake the front of the car up with the drain plug out you wont get all the old oil out.

rtcat600man · 08-15-2010, 06:54 PM

I jacked up the one side of the Camaro to help drain the extra fluid out. When re-filling with R.P. it took the entire bottle.

Edit: This was from a post when I changed the fluid a few months ago.

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.

Rob191288 · 08-15-2010, 08:24 PM

Alright, should I redrain it and do it again or will it be good till I change it again?

obe1 · 08-15-2010, 09:52 PM

No need to redrain it; you got 90% of the fluid changed. Any metal parts were already stuck to the drain plug magnet.

gdheri · 01-14-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by obe1

No need to redrain it; you got 90% of the fluid changed. Any metal parts were already stuck to the drain plug magnet.

Quick question at how many miles should i change my rear diff oil thanks alot

MS3DALE · 01-14-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gdheri

Quick question at how many miles should i change my rear diff oil thanks alot

I did mine at 1,500

GoldCartridgeGamer · 01-15-2012, 01:55 AM

I too changed mine at 1500 and won't be looking at changing it again until 30k or 50k miles.

Mr_Draco · 01-15-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gdheri

Quick question at how many miles should i change my rear diff oil thanks alot

The manual recommends you change it the first time at 1,500.

After that it differs based on how you drive it. If all you do is drive around town it's recommended to change it every 50k but if you enjoy the car and drive it hard than every 30k.

Marchino · 01-28-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

The manual recommends you change it the first time at 1,500.

After that it differs based on how you drive it. If all you do is drive around town it's recommended to change it every 50k but if you enjoy the car and drive it hard than every 30k.

I have not read anywhere in the manual you need to change it at first service...I have a 2010 Camaro...are you sure?

IROCanSS · 01-28-2012, 09:54 AM

I have 30,000 miles its probably been changed 4 times.

its quick, easy and pretty cheap and I always get shavings on the plug. I typically do it when I change the oil.

IROCanSS · 01-28-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MS3DALE

I did mine at 1,500

You change every 1500 miles?? So, you're good for what 3 or 4 more years, huh Rich?

Its OK, we know Chris is good for 9!

08-15-2010, 03:11 PM	#1
Rob191288 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Posts: 586 View My Garage	Need help with rear diff. Just changed out my rear diff oil and I used Royal Purple but when I filled it back up I did not use the whole quart, is this normal? the fill hole began overflowing and I even stuck my finger in there to make sure I could feel it by the threads and I could.

08-15-2010, 04:01 PM	#2
bmclark Drives: 2016 HBM 1LT Auto V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 96 View My Garage	Rob, Most likely not all of the fluid was drained out initially. Some people have recommended jacking up the front passenger's side to get a bit more fluid out. Did you have the car level when draining or did you just jack up the rear? __________________ Tri-County Camaro SWFL Treasurer New one: 2016 HBM 1LT Auto V6 Old one: 2013 IOM 1LT Auto w/ 19" Polished Aluminum wheels 2010 Black on Black 1LT Auto w/ Convenience & Connectivity package and Sunroof 1995 Silver V6 5 speed w/ T-Tops, Z28 wheels and Borla Exhaust

08-15-2010, 06:54 PM	#5
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,231 View My Garage	I jacked up the one side of the Camaro to help drain the extra fluid out. When re-filling with R.P. it took the entire bottle. Edit: This was from a post when I changed the fluid a few months ago. 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. __________________ MY BUILD Last edited by rtcat600man; 08-15-2010 at 07:08 PM.

08-15-2010, 09:52 PM	#7
obe1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 IOM, 1995 Blown Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 237	No need to redrain it; you got 90% of the fluid changed. Any metal parts were already stuck to the drain plug magnet. __________________ 2010 2SS RS M6 Inferno Orange Metallic 1995 Z28 - blown, intercooled and nitrous injected - Sold 1968 Camaro - Sold 2019 Corvette Grand Sport

01-15-2012, 01:55 AM	#10
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	I too changed mine at 1500 and won't be looking at changing it again until 30k or 50k miles. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

08-15-2010, 04:35 PM	#3
Rob191288 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Posts: 586 View My Garage	the car was level when I drained it.

08-15-2010, 06:07 PM	#4
chewy8 Drives: 96 bonneville Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: il Posts: 60	not a fan of r.p. meself but unless you jake the front of the car up with the drain plug out you wont get all the old oil out.

08-15-2010, 08:24 PM	#6
Rob191288 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Posts: 586 View My Garage	Alright, should I redrain it and do it again or will it be good till I change it again?

01-28-2012, 09:54 AM	#13
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I have 30,000 miles its probably been changed 4 times. its quick, easy and pretty cheap and I always get shavings on the plug. I typically do it when I change the oil.

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