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GetYouOne · 02-23-2017, 04:03 AM

Right at 37k on my 2010 figured it would be time to change both of these. Whats the proper mileage to do this per GM? My dealer quoted me at $475 for both with Amsoil fluids, filter, etc. Is this worth it or too much? I dont have time to do it myself, so i rather have the dealer do it.

mydreamcar · 02-23-2017, 04:16 AM

Interested to know as well, 40k on the odometer, no issues but wondering to.

hammdo · 02-23-2017, 09:58 AM

According to the manual

50k miles in heavy city/hard uses
100k miles in normal use

Trans; are they doing a full flush, filter and new gasket?

high of $12 per qt:

Pan drop only:

6.7 qts (say 7) $84
Filter $50
Gasket $45

Labor: drop, replace, clean fill

@ $125 per hr 1 hr min (guessing 1.5 hrs) ~ $200

With all that, + shop supplies and recycle, $381

Diff -- same as trans, depends on use:

1 qt is $30, takes 20 minutes. Drain and fill.

Say min is 1 hr @ $125 per hr with oil, shop supplies, and recycle: $175.

Don't know the shop rates, but knowing how they price, that is close...

Sound like they are only doing a pan drop. If flush, no gasket or filter, but 10.9 (11) qts probably + labor...

-don

GetYouOne · 02-23-2017, 12:01 PM

Thanks Don I know he mentioned a filter with the trans but I'll ask to see. My car is bosted I just don't drive it a lot so not sure if I should wait until 50k.....

GetYouOne · 02-23-2017, 12:28 PM

He said The prices I quoted are for dropping the pan, replacing the filter and completely flushing the oil fluid out before refilling with new fluid.

hammdo · 02-23-2017, 03:29 PM

Sounds fair. Don't wait... myself, I changed all the fluids when I bought mine used. I now change the trans every 10k max since I road race it.

BTW, Jannetty has a dip stick for the auto transmission. Good time to consider that...

-Don

Black_SS10 · 02-23-2017, 04:36 PM

Fluids are cheap, repairs usually are not.

Lil' Nasty · 02-23-2017, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

Sounds fair. Don't wait... myself, I changed all the fluids when I bought mine used. I now change the trans every 10k max since I road race it.

BTW, Jannetty has a dip stick for the auto transmission. Good time to consider that...

-Don

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_SS10

Fluids are cheap, repairs usually are not.

I changed my OEM fluids at 20K. Not needed but I preferred to change out the oem fluid to Synthetic.

Fignewton · 03-05-2017, 03:23 PM

I changed the diff fluid yesterday, my 2010 is a little over 39,000. It came out a dark grey and went back in a Royal Purple 75w90. It takes a little over a quart ($27.00 a quart at Oreilly's) although you should use a 3/8" pipe plug socket most guys just stick a 3/8" ratchet in the hole. It will take you ten minutes to do the rear diff with a jack, jack stands, 3/8" ratchet and two bottles of the appropriate gear oil.

GetYouOne · 03-05-2017, 05:19 PM

Can u guys send me links to the appropriate fluids for the auto transmission and differential. I think I'm gonna tackle this on my own.

2ss-booya · 03-06-2017, 10:56 PM

It's in your owners manual.

GetYouOne · 03-06-2017, 11:03 PM

Don what do u recommend Amsoil or Royal Purple?

2ss-booya · 03-08-2017, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GetYouOne

Don what do u recommend Amsoil or Royal Purple?

Do you prefer coke or Pepsi?

hammdo · 03-08-2017, 11:04 PM

Myself, I used factory AC/Delco since I get a good deal on it and change it often. Works fine for what I do.

From my build thread:

Quote:

Transmission fluid change coming now. Thought I'd post this as some folks may be thinking about getting 'gallon' size -- just found this out today:

10-9030 Gallon size (10-9029 is qt size)

Part No. 88861954 ACDelco 10-9030
Part Description FLUID
Replaced By 88865602 ACDelco 10-9395
Manufacturer GM. This genuine GM part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.

So, 10-9395 is the new 'gallon' size. Looks like a part number change and is cheaper too:

New from amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-93...CDelco+10-9395

Previous (10-9030):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-Don

02-23-2017, 04:03 AM	#1
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,595	Transmission and Differential Fluid Change? Right at 37k on my 2010 figured it would be time to change both of these. Whats the proper mileage to do this per GM? My dealer quoted me at $475 for both with Amsoil fluids, filter, etc. Is this worth it or too much? I dont have time to do it myself, so i rather have the dealer do it.

02-23-2017, 04:16 AM	#2
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	Interested to know as well, 40k on the odometer, no issues but wondering to. __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

02-23-2017, 09:58 AM	#3
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	According to the manual 50k miles in heavy city/hard uses 100k miles in normal use Trans; are they doing a full flush, filter and new gasket? high of $12 per qt: Pan drop only: 6.7 qts (say 7) $84 Filter $50 Gasket $45 Labor: drop, replace, clean fill @ $125 per hr 1 hr min (guessing 1.5 hrs) ~ $200 With all that, + shop supplies and recycle, $381 Diff -- same as trans, depends on use: 1 qt is $30, takes 20 minutes. Drain and fill. Say min is 1 hr @ $125 per hr with oil, shop supplies, and recycle: $175. Don't know the shop rates, but knowing how they price, that is close... Sound like they are only doing a pan drop. If flush, no gasket or filter, but 10.9 (11) qts probably + labor... -don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

02-23-2017, 03:29 PM	#6
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Sounds fair. Don't wait... myself, I changed all the fluids when I bought mine used. I now change the trans every 10k max since I road race it. BTW, Jannetty has a dip stick for the auto transmission. Good time to consider that... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

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02-23-2017, 12:01 PM	#4
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,595	Thanks Don I know he mentioned a filter with the trans but I'll ask to see. My car is bosted I just don't drive it a lot so not sure if I should wait until 50k.....

02-23-2017, 12:28 PM	#5
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,595	He said The prices I quoted are for dropping the pan, replacing the filter and completely flushing the oil fluid out before refilling with new fluid.

03-05-2017, 03:23 PM	#9
Fignewton Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 65 View My Garage	I changed the diff fluid yesterday, my 2010 is a little over 39,000. It came out a dark grey and went back in a Royal Purple 75w90. It takes a little over a quart ($27.00 a quart at Oreilly's) although you should use a 3/8" pipe plug socket most guys just stick a 3/8" ratchet in the hole. It will take you ten minutes to do the rear diff with a jack, jack stands, 3/8" ratchet and two bottles of the appropriate gear oil. __________________ Her name is Zellda that way twenty years from now I can tell people about "The Legend of Zellda" Roto-Fab CAI, Comp Cam: 231/242, 113 degree lobe separation, +3 degree advance at .600 lift IN/EX. Melling High Volume Oil Pump, GM Performance Lifters, Rocker Trunion upgrade and Comp Valve Springs, TT Racing Oil Catch Can, Full Tube Headers w/ mid pipes, Cat Delete, Borla S Mufflers, ZL1 Shifter, Mantic 9000 series Twin Disc Clutch, BMR Lowering springs, BMR Toe rods, BMR Trailing arms, Niche Lucerne 20" Wheels, M/T Street Comp 275/40-20 front 275/35-20 rear.

03-05-2017, 05:19 PM	#10
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,595	Can u guys send me links to the appropriate fluids for the auto transmission and differential. I think I'm gonna tackle this on my own.

03-06-2017, 10:56 PM	#11
2ss-booya Drives: 2015 SS Sedan M6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,086	It's in your owners manual.

03-06-2017, 11:03 PM	#12
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,595	Don what do u recommend Amsoil or Royal Purple?