Opinion on fluids please

[Daves1LE]

Hey guys, i have a 2014 1le and looking to change all my fluids to better suit me. I am going to track (road course)the car mostly and drive it on a sunday here and there. Any advice from the pros would be great! If i remember correctly i think the owners manual say for track day use 5w50? what should i use and what make?

Thanks again guy!

[JusticePete]

Track as in road course?

[Daves1LE]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Track as in road course?

Yes very sorry, road course track. I will edit my post.

Thank you sir!

[JusticePete]

You'll get a wide variety of opinions, but I think you should use all factory fluids. I know quite a few GM engineers. Many of them race their own personal cars on their own dime. They all use Mobil 1 based on the test data they are privy to.

[Daves1LE]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

You'll get a wide variety of opinions, but I think you should use all factory fluids. I know quite a few GM engineers. Many of them race their own personal cars on their own dime. They all use Mobil 1 based on the test data they are privy to.

Thanks Pete, what about brake fluid or diff and do, the camaro is only dot3?

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Daves1LE

Thanks Pete, what about brake fluid or diff and do, the camaro is only dot3?

I am so glad you asked. Castrol SRF is the gold standard with a wet boil higher than many quality fluid dry boil.

[Daves1LE]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

I am so glad you asked. Castrol SRF is the gold standard with a wet boil higher than many quality fluid dry boil.

Thanks for allllll the help. A question about the diff a d tranny. Guys say they use royal purple? Should i stick with the oe stuff?

[Mouse6.2]

Originally Posted by Daves1LE

Thanks for allllll the help. A question about the diff a d tranny. Guys say they use royal purple? Should i stick with the oe stuff?

AMSOIL Severe Gear 75w-90 for the rear and Signature Series ATF for the transmission. They work great.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Daves1LE

Thanks for allllll the help. A question about the diff a d tranny. Guys say they use royal purple? Should i stick with the oe stuff?

Stay with the OE fluids.

[X25]

Originally Posted by Mouse6.2

AMSOIL Severe Gear 75w-90 for the rear and Signature Series ATF for the transmission. They work great.

+1. Royal Purple breaks down pretty fast; I'd not recommend it. You can also stick with the OEM fluid, but I think Amsoil diff/tranny fluids are better.

[X25]

From my build thread:

Originally Posted by X25

Legend: Planned | Procured | Installed

• Engine / Powertrain
  
  ..........
  
• Fluids
  • Engine oil: Mobil1 5W-30.
  • Differential oil: Amsoil 75W-110 (no additive required).
  • Transmission oil: Amsoil Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF.
  • Brake fluid: Motul RBF 600.
  • Coolant: GM DexCool @30%.
  • Suspension grease: Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment Grease, NLGI #2.
• Other
  • HSA elimination - $80 shipped.
  • Gorilla Automotive Spline Drive Lug Nuts (26143BC).

[jksynergy]

Going to agree on the Amsoil recommendations for trans and rear end. Have those in mine and nothing but great response and usage. No issues at all, even run their brake fluid and have yet to have any fade or boiling issues. I do run the 75w-140 in the rear end though and it's a little thick when cold, but seems to be very smooth once up to temp.

[White_SS/RS]

I run,
Mobil 1 either 0/40 or 5/30 but am contemplating something else for next season
Redline MTL in the trans
Redline 75/90 in the rear
ATE for brakes

[JusticePete]

Why would anyone turn a Camaro into a a back yard chemistry experiment