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duder4thgen · 01-13-2010, 11:36 AM

I've heard of some people having nasty experiences running synthetic ATF in t56's. Something to do with tremec and gm using non-metallic blocker rings and detergents in synthetics eating them up and ruining transmissions.

I couldn't say for sure whether that would be a problem on the new t6060's, but I would be suspicious that gm is saying not to use dex6 in them; dex6 being a synthetic ATF. Rp's syncromax is a synthetic, so I'd consider yalls options before filling it up with it.

Never heard anything bad about Rp's gear oil, but I've never heard anything bad about gm's synthetic gear oil. Someone pointed out that Gm's requires an additive to work… the additive is a friction modifier for limited slip differentials. Cheaper for gm to make one synthetic gear oil and an additive than two seperate syn gear oils.

Michael_Js · 01-13-2010, 11:54 AM

Yes, GM indicates, in the user's manual, to put in an additive. RP already has it in their gear oil so no additional additives are needed...

Michael J.

adub4185 · 01-13-2010, 12:08 PM

does anyone know what goes in the V6? a buddy of mine is interested in changing his out when i do mine and wants to know if he can use the same stuff in his diff and auto tranny. thanks in advance guys.

ill update this thread with my findings after i do it this weekend. i will also be adding to my DIY oil change with the tranny and diff info (even though its not a hard proceedure).

TommyTSquared · 01-13-2010, 12:43 PM

I was planning on doing this this weekend since we MIGHT finally have some nice weather. Figured I would call the chevy place and see what they charge for giggles. They quoted me at $240 for changing the differential fluid.

They THINK it takes 3 qts to fill it (at $35 a qt with the rest being labor of 1 - 1.5 hrs)... the girl at the service desk said she doesn't think her service guy has done it before.

Oldrocker · 01-13-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

I was planning on doing this this weekend since we MIGHT finally have some nice weather. Figured I would call the chevy place and see what they charge for giggles. They quoted me at $240 for changing the differential fluid.

They THINK it takes 3 qts to fill it (at $35 a qt with the rest being labor of 1 - 1.5 hrs)... the girl at the service desk said she doesn't think her service guy has done it before.

What a bargain! Tell them you will take two at that price! It takes one quart and about 15 to 30 minutes to do. I can't imagine their service guy will ever do one at the price they are quoting.

adub4185 · 01-14-2010, 11:28 AM

anyone know the torque specs on the diff and tranny plugs? i believe i read somewhere that the diff is 24 ft/lbs, but i couldnt find anything on the tranny. also, anyone have any tips on getting the fluid into the tranny as i read it is a little difficult. thanks!

adub4185 · 01-14-2010, 01:30 PM

i was able to answer my own question. the tranny drain and fill plugs are torqued to 80 in lbs or approximately 7 ft lbs

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01-13-2010, 11:36 AM	#71
duder4thgen Drives: Bird Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 266	I've heard of some people having nasty experiences running synthetic ATF in t56's. Something to do with tremec and gm using non-metallic blocker rings and detergents in synthetics eating them up and ruining transmissions. I couldn't say for sure whether that would be a problem on the new t6060's, but I would be suspicious that gm is saying not to use dex6 in them; dex6 being a synthetic ATF. Rp's syncromax is a synthetic, so I'd consider yalls options before filling it up with it. Never heard anything bad about Rp's gear oil, but I've never heard anything bad about gm's synthetic gear oil. Someone pointed out that Gm's requires an additive to work… the additive is a friction modifier for limited slip differentials. Cheaper for gm to make one synthetic gear oil and an additive than two seperate syn gear oils.

01-13-2010, 12:08 PM	#73
adub4185 Drives: 2010 2SS RS, 2023 Camaro ZLE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 633	does anyone know what goes in the V6? a buddy of mine is interested in changing his out when i do mine and wants to know if he can use the same stuff in his diff and auto tranny. thanks in advance guys. ill update this thread with my findings after i do it this weekend. i will also be adding to my DIY oil change with the tranny and diff info (even though its not a hard proceedure).

01-13-2010, 12:43 PM	#74
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 2,492	I was planning on doing this this weekend since we MIGHT finally have some nice weather. Figured I would call the chevy place and see what they charge for giggles. They quoted me at $240 for changing the differential fluid. They THINK it takes 3 qts to fill it (at $35 a qt with the rest being labor of 1 - 1.5 hrs)... the girl at the service desk said she doesn't think her service guy has done it before.

01-14-2010, 11:28 AM	#76
adub4185 Drives: 2010 2SS RS, 2023 Camaro ZLE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 633	anyone know the torque specs on the diff and tranny plugs? i believe i read somewhere that the diff is 24 ft/lbs, but i couldnt find anything on the tranny. also, anyone have any tips on getting the fluid into the tranny as i read it is a little difficult. thanks!

01-14-2010, 01:30 PM	#77
adub4185 Drives: 2010 2SS RS, 2023 Camaro ZLE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 633	i was able to answer my own question. the tranny drain and fill plugs are torqued to 80 in lbs or approximately 7 ft lbs