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Stewart · 07-03-2017, 09:47 AM

I will be moving out to Cali in the very near future. With that said I will be driving from NJ to Cali, My mileage is around 42K and was wondering if I should have the trans serviced prior to the trip across country. I figured I would get the right answer from here then a service tech just saying yes to make money if not needed. This chart is in my owners manual, but was seeking advise from the experts

hammdo · 07-03-2017, 03:21 PM

I did trans at 35k. Not a bad idea. Do it well before your trip to make sure no issues

-Don

Stewart · 07-05-2017, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hammdo

I did trans at 35k. Not a bad idea. Do it well before your trip to make sure no issues

-Don

Thanks Don, I appreciate the info. I will schedule it for September then as I am leaving in December.
Stewart

sspade · 07-05-2017, 09:42 AM

What exactly is included in a "Tranny Service"

Avenging Orange · 07-05-2017, 10:47 AM

I'd change my oil before the trip. Your mileage is still pretty low. My question...how hard do you drive it? Is it just a daily driver? You keep regular maintenance? If irs just a well maintained daily driver...I'd wait till I got there and then swap out all fliuds.

sspade · 07-05-2017, 02:03 PM

Is it just a drain, refill, filter swap?

Where is the filter located on the 6L50 ?

Stewart · 07-05-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

What exactly is included in a "Tranny Service"

I really do not know, I am guessing fluid and filter change, going to have to ask that.

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

I'd change my oil before the trip. Your mileage is still pretty low. My question...how hard do you drive it? Is it just a daily driver? You keep regular maintenance? If irs just a well maintained daily driver...I'd wait till I got there and then swap out all fliuds.

Mine is a daily driver, I do not drive it hard mainly highway mileage. I change the motor oil every 4000K. I used to the first year change it every 3K, but was told that I did not have to change it until every 5K so I split the difference.

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Originally Posted by sspade

Is it just a drain, refill, filter swap?

Where is the filter located on the 6L50 ?

O ok thank you, I am guessing it is in the bottom of the pan of the trans on mine not sure where it is on a "6L50"

Stewart · 07-05-2017, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspade

Is it just a drain, refill, filter swap?

Where is the filter located on the 6L50 ?

I just googled the 6L50 Trans and yes it is in the pan of the trans. I did not know that is what type ot trans that is in our cars, but I do now. Thank you for that info.

sspade · 07-05-2017, 02:55 PM

Yours may be a 6L80.

JusticePete · 07-05-2017, 03:11 PM

Changing the filter and fluid at 50K for a normal use Camaro is routine maintenance IMO. Race it hard on a road course or drag strip, far more frequent service is in order.

Stewart · 07-06-2017, 06:46 AM

Thanks everyone for the great info. I always know I can count on the members here to help.

07-03-2017, 09:47 AM	#1
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Transmission service I will be moving out to Cali in the very near future. With that said I will be driving from NJ to Cali, My mileage is around 42K and was wondering if I should have the trans serviced prior to the trip across country. I figured I would get the right answer from here then a service tech just saying yes to make money if not needed. This chart is in my owners manual, but was seeking advise from the experts Attached Images __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260 Last edited by Stewart; 07-03-2017 at 11:01 AM.

07-03-2017, 03:21 PM	#2
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	I did trans at 35k. Not a bad idea. Do it well before your trip to make sure no issues -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

07-05-2017, 09:42 AM	#4
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07-05-2017, 10:47 AM	#5
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I'd change my oil before the trip. Your mileage is still pretty low. My question...how hard do you drive it? Is it just a daily driver? You keep regular maintenance? If irs just a well maintained daily driver...I'd wait till I got there and then swap out all fliuds. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-05-2017, 02:03 PM	#6
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	Is it just a drain, refill, filter swap? Where is the filter located on the 6L50 ? __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

07-05-2017, 02:55 PM	#9
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	Yours may be a 6L80. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

07-05-2017, 03:11 PM	#10
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Changing the filter and fluid at 50K for a normal use Camaro is routine maintenance IMO. Race it hard on a road course or drag strip, far more frequent service is in order.

07-06-2017, 06:46 AM	#11
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Thanks everyone for the great info. I always know I can count on the members here to help. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260