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bigssc · 08-13-2013, 09:52 PM

when should i do my first tranny flush/rear end flush and coolant flush and tire rotation? i only have 2,200 miles on the car but i just want to be prepared. i tried

and didnt really find the answer. i probably just didnt look in the right place though.

hunter1660 · 08-13-2013, 10:05 PM

I have 185000 miles on my expedition..bought it new...have never changed any fluid other than oil every 5000 miles...it still run,drives like new...no time set to change the fluids ...rotate tires every 10000 miles ....I plan on driving it til the wheels fall off

Glen e · 08-13-2013, 10:07 PM

no manual?

bigssc · 08-13-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

no manual?

ill check the manual but i was on my computer so i figured id ask the camaro5 gurus since im in my house for the night lol

Caddyroger · 08-13-2013, 10:12 PM

Some change the trans and differential at 75000 to 100000 miles, I change mine at 100000. When you have the transmission fluid changed have the filter changed to. Like another poster stated tires can not be rotated.
If you have not change the oil do it now then every 5000 miles

(edited to change tire can be rotated side to side but not from front to rear)

bigssc · 08-13-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyroger

Some change the trans and differential at 75000 to 100000 miles, I change mine at 100000. When you have the transmission fluid changed have the filter changed to. Like another poster stated tires can not be rotated.
If you have not change the oil do it now then every 5000 miles

cool thanks, and yeah i changed out the crappy factory oil at 1,900 miles for royal purple.

GMTool · 08-13-2013, 10:24 PM

Read your owners manual, search and read this forum a lot more. Stock Pirelli's on an SS or RS are not directional and can be swapped side to side per 2012 manual and probably 2013, check it out. They are marked on the outside as outside. So when you swap sides the outside is still on the outside, the tire will rotate in the opposite direction which is fine. I do mine every 8K. Looks like I should get at least 30K out of them, got 17K on them now and they look good.

Bonanza7 · 08-13-2013, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigssc

when should i do my first tranny flush/rear end flush and coolant flush and tire rotation? i only have 2,200 miles on the car but i just want to be prepared. i tried

and didnt really find the answer. i probably just didnt look in the right place though.

I had my rear end drained and re- filled at about 6000 miles. Dirty and lots of debris.

myold88 · 08-13-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

I had my rear end drained and re- filled at about 6000 miles. Dirty and lots of debris.

Besides regular oil changes, I also had the Rear end fluid changed on my '10 SS
at 17,000 miles. Both the fill & drain magnetic plugs were loaded with
filings- (looked like silver paint.)

Alot9439 · 08-13-2013, 10:45 PM

will it depends on how you drive ( severe use, etc) I make a habit of changing my deferential fluid every 35k because I did to drive quite aggressively I also change the trans fluid every 50k. I see it as better safe than sorry.

PalmerGA · 08-14-2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Caddyroger

Like another poster stated tires can not be rotated.

Yes... they can. If they are the stock RS staggered wheels/tires (Pirellis, for example) they can be rotated side to side. DO NOT perform typical rotation of front to rear/side to side. Fronts stay on front - rears stay on rear. And this rotation will help tires wear more evenly and last longer.

ssrs2lt · 08-14-2013, 07:37 AM

all tires rotate duh! JK

Blue-J · 08-14-2013, 08:56 AM

While in the house on your computer.

http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/Chevrolet/northamerica/usa/nscwebsite/en/Home/Ownership/Manuals%20and%20Videos/02_pdf/2k13camaro1.pdf

https://assets.gm.com/manuals/chevrolet/2013_chevrolet_camaro_navigation.pdf

Enjoy your ride.

08-13-2013, 09:52 PM	#1
bigssc Account Suspended Drives: Black 2013 Camaro 2SS (auto L99) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Long Island N.Y. Posts: 610	maintenance question when should i do my first tranny flush/rear end flush and coolant flush and tire rotation? i only have 2,200 miles on the car but i just want to be prepared. i tried and didnt really find the answer. i probably just didnt look in the right place though.

08-13-2013, 10:05 PM	#2
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	I have 185000 miles on my expedition..bought it new...have never changed any fluid other than oil every 5000 miles...it still run,drives like new...no time set to change the fluids ...rotate tires every 10000 miles ....I plan on driving it til the wheels fall off __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

08-13-2013, 10:07 PM	#3
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	no manual? __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-13-2013, 10:12 PM	#5
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	Some change the trans and differential at 75000 to 100000 miles, I change mine at 100000. When you have the transmission fluid changed have the filter changed to. Like another poster stated tires can not be rotated. If you have not change the oil do it now then every 5000 miles (edited to change tire can be rotated side to side but not from front to rear) __________________ Caddy Last edited by Caddyroger; 08-14-2013 at 04:52 PM.

08-13-2013, 10:24 PM	#7
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Read your owners manual, search and read this forum a lot more. Stock Pirelli's on an SS or RS are not directional and can be swapped side to side per 2012 manual and probably 2013, check it out. They are marked on the outside as outside. So when you swap sides the outside is still on the outside, the tire will rotate in the opposite direction which is fine. I do mine every 8K. Looks like I should get at least 30K out of them, got 17K on them now and they look good. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

08-13-2013, 10:45 PM	#10
Alot9439 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 195	will it depends on how you drive ( severe use, etc) I make a habit of changing my deferential fluid every 35k because I did to drive quite aggressively I also change the trans fluid every 50k. I see it as better safe than sorry.

08-14-2013, 07:37 AM	#12
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	all tires rotate duh! JK

08-14-2013, 08:56 AM	#13
Blue-J Drives: 2013 2LT HWSE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eden Prairie MN Posts: 566	While in the house on your computer. http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/Chevrolet/northamerica/usa/nscwebsite/en/Home/Ownership/Manuals%20and%20Videos/02_pdf/2k13camaro1.pdf https://assets.gm.com/manuals/chevrolet/2013_chevrolet_camaro_navigation.pdf Enjoy your ride.