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Ctrain24 · 02-24-2016, 04:20 AM

My 2010 SS is low on power steering fluid. The 2010 manual recommends Dexron VI ATF but after some searching, I realized GM changed to power steering fluid part number 89021182 for the 2011 and 2012 Camaro. Should I use the Dexron or get the official GM stuff?

ChasperL99 · 02-24-2016, 08:41 AM

First, take a paper towel and make sure it's red. If it is, use ATF, if not use GM power steering fluid.

blakjak55 · 02-24-2016, 11:15 AM

Dex VI.

el-guapin · 02-24-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ChasperL99

First, take a paper towel and make sure it's red. If it is, use ATF, if not use GM power steering fluid.

Ctrain24 · 02-24-2016, 04:24 PM

Dexron it is. Thanks for the help.

blackswan · 01-21-2017, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ctrain24

My 2010 SS is low on power steering fluid. The 2010 manual recommends Dexron VI ATF but after some searching, I realized GM changed to power steering fluid part number 89021182 for the 2011 and 2012 Camaro. Should I use the Dexron or get the official GM stuff?

Interestingly, my manual (2012 RS) calls for the GM Fluid (which I bought and is clear). Yet, when I went to do the change the fluid in the pump reservoir is red and indeed smells just like ATF.

ChasperL99 · 01-21-2017, 11:13 PM

Do you think someone else used wrong fluid? I believe only the 2010 used ATF.

blackswan · 01-22-2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ChasperL99

Do you think someone else used wrong fluid? I believe only the 2010 used ATF.

Original owner and never had steering service, odd. Only thing I can think of is that this is a 2012, but was one of the first ones made and was on the road 9/2011. Maybe documentation (manual) was updated before running change? You do say 2010's only, but only thing I can think of. It's a 2LT/RS

ChasperL99 · 01-22-2017, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by blackswan

Original owner and never had steering service, odd. Only thing I can think of is that this is a 2012, but was one of the first ones made and was on the road 9/2011. Maybe documentation (manual) was updated before running change? You do say 2010's only, but only thing I can think of. It's a 2LT/RS

There's a guy on here, MS3Dale, works at a Chevy dealer, knows a lot about Camaro's and what parts and fluids required. He checked for me and said, check and use what came with the car, as 2010 models, some ATF and some GM amber power steering fluid. Nice guy, shoot him a PM if concerned. I'm almost sure, to use what car came with. Very interested to know the answer myself.

blackswan · 01-25-2017, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChasperL99

There's a guy on here, MS3Dale, works at a Chevy dealer, knows a lot about Camaro's and what parts and fluids required. He checked for me and said, check and use what came with the car, as 2010 models, some ATF and some GM amber power steering fluid. Nice guy, shoot him a PM if concerned. I'm almost sure, to use what car came with. Very interested to know the answer myself.

Thank You!

L99CAMA2011 · 01-25-2017, 10:21 PM

Save yourself the trouble and dump that factory crap and install a full reservoir of Redline Power steering fluid.

blackswan · 03-19-2017, 01:35 PM

Went with the AC/Delco fluid and did a full drain and replace and the steering is MUCH improved!

02-24-2016, 04:20 AM	#1
Ctrain24 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 515	Power steering fluid vs ATF 2010 SS My 2010 SS is low on power steering fluid. The 2010 manual recommends Dexron VI ATF but after some searching, I realized GM changed to power steering fluid part number 89021182 for the 2011 and 2012 Camaro. Should I use the Dexron or get the official GM stuff? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS American Racing LT's Solo Performance axle back

02-24-2016, 11:15 AM	#3
blakjak55 drinks virgil's Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 448	Dex VI. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 - CAI Intake - Borla Stinger - VTC - 3.91's Eibach Sways - LG ZR28's - BMR Springs - 285/35 Squared

02-24-2016, 04:24 PM	#5
Ctrain24 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 515	Dexron it is. Thanks for the help. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS American Racing LT's Solo Performance axle back

02-24-2016, 08:41 AM	#2
ChasperL99 Drives: SW 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 52 View My Garage	First, take a paper towel and make sure it's red. If it is, use ATF, if not use GM power steering fluid.

01-21-2017, 11:13 PM	#7
ChasperL99 Drives: SW 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 52 View My Garage	Do you think someone else used wrong fluid? I believe only the 2010 used ATF.

01-25-2017, 10:21 PM	#11
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	Save yourself the trouble and dump that factory crap and install a full reservoir of Redline Power steering fluid.

03-19-2017, 01:35 PM	#12
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Went with the AC/Delco fluid and did a full drain and replace and the steering is MUCH improved!