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paulm85 · 10-09-2009, 10:29 AM

Hey guys, I have tried to search and can't really find anything, so I am sorry if it has been talked about already.

What kind of oil is the V8 manual tranny, I am thinking of changing mine early just to flush it out and put in new for storage over the winter.

It doesnt really give a spec for it in my owners manual, just a GM part number. So I guess what I am asking is, what Kind of gear oil will it take and what are some good oils to go back in?

Thanks

LT1Jeep · 10-17-2009, 09:08 PM

i remember a thread on here about a complete teardown of a car that was being built into a racecar and they said the manual tranny fluid circuit was tied into the powersteering pump and cooler, so it is ATF, not actual gear oil. which is a lil weird but not uncommon. many transfercases in trucks uses ATF and some newer gen manuals are usign a specific MTL type lube in the 5w30 viscocity, not actual gear oil like 75w90.

lawdogg149 · 10-17-2009, 09:10 PM

Its a T-6 so maybe check Tremec. just a suggestion

OUR72GTO · 10-17-2009, 11:41 PM

Read your owners manual.

camaro1 · 10-18-2009, 06:19 AM

ATF dexron 3, not the new dexron 6, 3.6qts

Ranger 75 · 10-18-2009, 07:34 AM

Tremec 6060, Sealed Tranny (filled for life)

camaro1 · 10-18-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger 75

Tremec 6060, Sealed Tranny (filled for life)

that does not mean you cant change the fluid whenever you want too. they still have a drain and fill plug like any other manual trans., the auto cars have no dipstick for checking fluid level and are also filled for life, but i have changed the fluid in mine already.

paulm85 · 10-19-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

Read your owners manual.

Umm I did read in the manual....thank you. All it says is a GM part number which when I went to the dealer the have it in stock and all it says for description on the label is "manual transmission oil."

I was looking for what weight it was so that part didn't help.

Thanks to the others for the information and not just telling me I am on my own.

WICKEDSS · 10-19-2009, 11:30 AM

There is no way of knowing unless you can get ahold of some one with gm...I work at a dealership and there isnt even a way of me finding out sorry dude

paulm85 · 10-20-2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WICKEDSS

There is no way of knowing unless you can get ahold of some one with gm...I work at a dealership and there isnt even a way of me finding out sorry dude

Alright, thanks buddy. That was the problem with it, I couldn't even find out from my dealer.

camaro1 · 10-20-2009, 08:48 AM

the trans fluid is dexron 3, here is the story:

when gm switched to dexron 6 auto trans fluid they did not do the testing to see if dexron 6 is backward compatable with all the older transfer cases and manual transmissions that they had previously used standard atf(dexron3)trans fluid in, so the came out with what they now call "manual trans fluid" that is still made to dexron 3 specs

if you buy it from gm it is now called "manual trans fluid", it is just dexron 3 re-packaged

OUR72GTO · 10-20-2009, 12:19 PM

To answer the original question.........the GM part #. Change it as often as you like BUT why would you replace it with an unknown.? And possibly void the warranty.

FirstLSK · 10-20-2009, 08:55 PM

From the owners manual:

Manual Transmission (V8 Engine):

Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).

.

camaro1 · 10-20-2009, 08:58 PM

its just plain old dexron 3 ATF

10-09-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
paulm85 Red Jewl Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern, IL Posts: 80	V8 maual tranny oil Hey guys, I have tried to search and can't really find anything, so I am sorry if it has been talked about already. What kind of oil is the V8 manual tranny, I am thinking of changing mine early just to flush it out and put in new for storage over the winter. It doesnt really give a spec for it in my owners manual, just a GM part number. So I guess what I am asking is, what Kind of gear oil will it take and what are some good oils to go back in? Thanks __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Red Jewel/CGM stripes vin #38202 Permagrin started on 9/12/2009

10-17-2009, 09:08 PM	#2
LT1Jeep Ecstatic Camaro SS Owner Drives: Jeep(s) [1in pieces] and 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 319 View My Garage	i remember a thread on here about a complete teardown of a car that was being built into a racecar and they said the manual tranny fluid circuit was tied into the powersteering pump and cooler, so it is ATF, not actual gear oil. which is a lil weird but not uncommon. many transfercases in trucks uses ATF and some newer gen manuals are usign a specific MTL type lube in the 5w30 viscocity, not actual gear oil like 75w90. __________________

10-17-2009, 11:41 PM	#4
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Read your owners manual. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

10-18-2009, 06:19 AM	#5
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	ATF dexron 3, not the new dexron 6, 3.6qts __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

10-18-2009, 07:34 AM	#6
Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	Tremec 6060, Sealed Tranny (filled for life) Last edited by Ranger 75; 10-18-2009 at 07:57 AM.

10-17-2009, 09:10 PM	#3
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 767 View My Garage	Its a T-6 so maybe check Tremec. just a suggestion

10-19-2009, 11:30 AM	#9
WICKEDSS Dan Drives: THE BEAST Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ODESSA,TX Posts: 336	There is no way of knowing unless you can get ahold of some one with gm...I work at a dealership and there isnt even a way of me finding out sorry dude

10-20-2009, 08:48 AM	#11
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	the trans fluid is dexron 3, here is the story: when gm switched to dexron 6 auto trans fluid they did not do the testing to see if dexron 6 is backward compatable with all the older transfer cases and manual transmissions that they had previously used standard atf(dexron3)trans fluid in, so the came out with what they now call "manual trans fluid" that is still made to dexron 3 specs if you buy it from gm it is now called "manual trans fluid", it is just dexron 3 re-packaged __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

10-20-2009, 12:19 PM	#12
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	To answer the original question.........the GM part #. Change it as often as you like BUT why would you replace it with an unknown.? And possibly void the warranty. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

10-20-2009, 08:55 PM	#13
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	From the owners manual: Manual Transmission (V8 Engine): Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). . __________________ -------------------------------------------------

10-20-2009, 08:58 PM	#14
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	its just plain old dexron 3 ATF __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

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