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rmills · 04-27-2020, 11:23 AM

Got a 2011 Camaro SS L99 Auto. Curious what tranny is in it also how do i check the fluid, no dipstick that i can see :

Bigdumogre · 04-27-2020, 11:58 AM

There is no dipstick from the factory it’s a sealed transmission. There is a fill plug you have to see from under the car. JRE sells a dipstick mod for our cars so it could have a dipstick. I just have my local transmission Shop do it they charged $100 for labor and they changed the fluid and filter supplied.

Mouse330 · 04-27-2020, 12:25 PM

special tools neded
buy the dipstick from JRE
save you money in the long run.
$80

Rock-It Man · 04-27-2020, 01:44 PM

For a 2011 that you bought used, probably time to change the trans fluid and filter.

But after that, there's really no need for a dipstick. If there are no leaks, the fluid level won't go down for years.

granatl · 04-27-2020, 01:53 PM

You have the 6L80E.
Contrary to the above, you don't need anything special to check it the way that GM intended.
There should be a sticker on the pan outlining this, but I'm trying my best to do it from memory.
Park on a perfectly level spot.
Warm up the car until the transmission fluid gets to 130 degrees F (and there's an upper threshold like 175).
There's a thing that people mistake for drain plug. Put a shallow container under that and crack open the drain plug looking thing. When you remove it, there should be a small, steady stream of tranny fluid. Put the plug back in it -- it's filled right.
No fluid? -- probably need to add some (to to fill plug)
Pouring out like crazy? -- probably overfilled.

ariZona28 · 04-27-2020, 04:53 PM

This is right out of Chilton manual. Make sure it is level, difficult to do on jacks but maybe use a hardware store level if you're meticulous. Basically "fill to spill" using factory plugs. A dipstick is a nice convenience MOD. Wish they made one for my V6 car.

L99problems · 04-27-2020, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by granatl

You have the 6L80E.
Contrary to the above, you don't need anything special to check it the way that GM intended.
There should be a sticker on the pan outlining this, but I'm trying my best to do it from memory.
Park on a perfectly level spot.
Warm up the car until the transmission fluid gets to 130 degrees F (and there's an upper threshold like 175).
There's a thing that people mistake for drain plug. Put a shallow container under that and crack open the drain plug looking thing. When you remove it, there should be a small, steady stream of tranny fluid. Put the plug back in it -- it's filled right.
No fluid? -- probably need to add some (to to fill plug)
Pouring out like crazy? -- probably overfilled.

Pretty much nailed it. Except the trans fluid temperature needs to be between 86-122 F
Here’s the GM procedure, stolen from another thread. It is vital that the car is level!

BLU DUCE · 04-27-2020, 06:54 PM

Everyone do it the way you want. I just put the JRE dipstick in and no more problems reading the transmission fluid.

[Just Me]

Mouse330 · 04-27-2020, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

Everyone do it the way you want. I just put the JRE dipstick in and no more problems reading the transmission fluid.

[Just Me]

That was my point. It can be done but most people don’t have a garage with a lift or 4 ramps or 4 stands and a jack to level the car off the ground to get under the car. U can’t get under these car on the ground.

Bigdumogre · 04-27-2020, 09:18 PM

I agree - best mod for $80
I will do mine some time this year probably I hate not seeing a fluid level or condition.

https://jannettyracing.com/collectio...it-6l80e-6l90e

rmills · 04-29-2020, 11:37 AM

Thanks for the accurate info. You guys never disappoint

Roader · 04-29-2020, 06:28 PM

If you do change the fluid and filter get the filter made for the suv/trucks. I don’t have part number in me but hammdo has it in his build thread

InFiD3ViL · 04-29-2020, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roader

If you do change the fluid and filter get the filter made for the suv/trucks. I don’t have part number in me but hammdo has it in his build thread

ACDelco # 24236933 Professional Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter Kit

I installed it last year during a fluid change, pickup mouth is quite a bit larger than the OEM part. It comes with the seal too.

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

Vegas Bound · 04-29-2020, 07:32 PM

It's a 6 speed.

04-27-2020, 11:23 AM	#1
rmills Drives: 2011 camaro 2 SS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: peterborough ontario Posts: 19	What trans do i have, How to check fluid ? Got a 2011 Camaro SS L99 Auto. Curious what tranny is in it also how do i check the fluid, no dipstick that i can see :

04-27-2020, 11:58 AM	#2
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	There is no dipstick from the factory it’s a sealed transmission. There is a fill plug you have to see from under the car. JRE sells a dipstick mod for our cars so it could have a dipstick. I just have my local transmission Shop do it they charged $100 for labor and they changed the fluid and filter supplied. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

04-27-2020, 01:53 PM	#5
granatl Drives: 2SS RS ABM A6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 273	You have the 6L80E. Contrary to the above, you don't need anything special to check it the way that GM intended. There should be a sticker on the pan outlining this, but I'm trying my best to do it from memory. Park on a perfectly level spot. Warm up the car until the transmission fluid gets to 130 degrees F (and there's an upper threshold like 175). There's a thing that people mistake for drain plug. Put a shallow container under that and crack open the drain plug looking thing. When you remove it, there should be a small, steady stream of tranny fluid. Put the plug back in it -- it's filled right. No fluid? -- probably need to add some (to to fill plug) Pouring out like crazy? -- probably overfilled. __________________ Jack Bilger

04-27-2020, 04:53 PM	#6
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,225	This is right out of Chilton manual. Make sure it is level, difficult to do on jacks but maybe use a hardware store level if you're meticulous. Basically "fill to spill" using factory plugs. A dipstick is a nice convenience MOD. Wish they made one for my V6 car. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

04-27-2020, 06:54 PM	#8
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Everyone do it the way you want. I just put the JRE dipstick in and no more problems reading the transmission fluid. [Just Me] __________________

04-27-2020, 12:25 PM	#3
Mouse330 Drives: 2011 2SS, 2006 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: MA Posts: 243	special tools neded buy the dipstick from JRE save you money in the long run. $80

04-27-2020, 01:44 PM	#4
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	For a 2011 that you bought used, probably time to change the trans fluid and filter. But after that, there's really no need for a dipstick. If there are no leaks, the fluid level won't go down for years.

04-27-2020, 09:18 PM	#10
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	I agree - best mod for $80 I will do mine some time this year probably I hate not seeing a fluid level or condition. https://jannettyracing.com/collectio...it-6l80e-6l90e __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

04-29-2020, 11:37 AM	#11
rmills Drives: 2011 camaro 2 SS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: peterborough ontario Posts: 19	Thanks for the accurate info. You guys never disappoint

04-29-2020, 06:28 PM	#12
Roader Drives: Camaro Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 673	If you do change the fluid and filter get the filter made for the suv/trucks. I don’t have part number in me but hammdo has it in his build thread

04-29-2020, 07:32 PM	#14
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	It's a 6 speed.