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bmorecam · 06-29-2011, 05:05 PM

After 7k miles my 1-2 shift have finally caught the fever. Sometimes it does not want to go into 2nd and sometimes it feel sticky. I didn't feel confident taking my first gear pass 3k rpm sometimes due to possible grinding into 2nd.

So, after contemplating if I should give my dealer a visit for days.. I decided to give my transmission the royal purple treatment.
The outcome is "butter" all of my shifts just glide into gears and no more notchy and sticky feel. Although I did have some messy issues trying to get the fluid into the fill hole it was worth the 3 hours it took for me to get it done in this 90* afternoon

I think GM said that our tranny fluid is a lifetime fluid or 100k right?

Well... I made sure I took some pics. No wonder why my transmission was not happy.

Decide your self. This is only at around 7k miles.

Camaro10v6 · 06-29-2011, 05:21 PM

I thought I read somewhere in the manual thats to replace it at 80k but I have no idea

Nova65SS · 06-29-2011, 05:25 PM

Looks like pond water....ack.

bmorecam · 06-29-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nova65SS

Looks like pond water....ack.

Im not going to say what it really look like

Ever seen upset stomach in the bathroom

gahammerle · 06-29-2011, 06:23 PM

I've been meaning to tackle this in mine for awhile. Looks like it moved up in priority.

KMPrenger · 06-29-2011, 06:26 PM

Also, guys who have changed the fluid in the rear differential even with low mileage have noticed that it seems dirtier than it should be....so just one more thing to keep in mind!

bmorecam · 06-29-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Also, guys who have changed the fluid in the rear differential even with low mileage have noticed that it seems dirtier than it should be....so just one more thing to keep in mind!

I would have tackled the differential way before this but my darn exhaust is on the way so I've been putting it off, but im sure the differential is as nasty as the transmission.

xpanda305x · 06-29-2011, 06:44 PM

DIY? ive been dying to do this but dunno how i know under the tranny there is the screw but...what do you do lmfao

bmorecam · 06-29-2011, 06:53 PM

I'll see if I can take some old photos from this site and do a little DIY for you guys.

bmorecam · 06-29-2011, 07:38 PM

If you dont have any luck with jagans video than just let me know.. but here is the location of the fill and drain. You will need 15/16 socket and 1.9qt of 75-90 full synth oil of your choice. Most folks use royal purple as I did today.

edit: wait a minute.. that video of jagans is for differential change.

TJ91 · 06-29-2011, 07:43 PM

wow man that fluid looks like....well exactly how you explained it LOL
Just a heads up for guys doing this, make sure you use the fluid that is recomended by your dealer, I think Royal Purple will void your warranty (sadly) With all the problems were having with this tranny, I wouldnt want to void it by using a fluid that isnt "approved"

But this is something tha should move up the list for things to do. Good stuff Jay! I was also warned to have the clutch fluid changed

baup5f · 06-29-2011, 07:44 PM

My bad bmorecam. . .

gahammerle · 06-29-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

I was also warned to have the clutch fluid changed

I would recommend that too, but only after adding a separate reservoir for clutch fluid. I added mine, but haven't completely flushed the old fluid from either the brakes or the clutch yet.

gahammerle · 06-29-2011, 07:48 PM

Has anyone tried Richmond's synthetic manual transmission fluid?

http://www.richmondgear.com/01pdfs/MANTRFLUID.pdf

06-29-2011, 05:05 PM	#1
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	WOW! Tranny fluid this nasty already. After 7k miles my 1-2 shift have finally caught the fever. Sometimes it does not want to go into 2nd and sometimes it feel sticky. I didn't feel confident taking my first gear pass 3k rpm sometimes due to possible grinding into 2nd. So, after contemplating if I should give my dealer a visit for days.. I decided to give my transmission the royal purple treatment. The outcome is "butter" all of my shifts just glide into gears and no more notchy and sticky feel. Although I did have some messy issues trying to get the fluid into the fill hole it was worth the 3 hours it took for me to get it done in this 90* afternoon I think GM said that our tranny fluid is a lifetime fluid or 100k right? Well... I made sure I took some pics. No wonder why my transmission was not happy. Decide your self. This is only at around 7k miles. Attached Images

06-29-2011, 06:23 PM	#5
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	I've been meaning to tackle this in mine for awhile. Looks like it moved up in priority. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

06-29-2011, 06:26 PM	#6
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Also, guys who have changed the fluid in the rear differential even with low mileage have noticed that it seems dirtier than it should be....so just one more thing to keep in mind! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	If you dont have any luck with jagans video than just let me know.. but here is the location of the fill and drain. You will need 15/16 socket and 1.9qt of 75-90 full synth oil of your choice. Most folks use royal purple as I did today. edit: wait a minute.. that video of jagans is for differential change. Attached Images

06-29-2011, 07:43 PM	#11
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	wow man that fluid looks like....well exactly how you explained it LOL Just a heads up for guys doing this, make sure you use the fluid that is recomended by your dealer, I think Royal Purple will void your warranty (sadly) With all the problems were having with this tranny, I wouldnt want to void it by using a fluid that isnt "approved" But this is something tha should move up the list for things to do. Good stuff Jay! I was also warned to have the clutch fluid changed __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

06-29-2011, 05:21 PM	#2
Camaro10v6 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 50	I thought I read somewhere in the manual thats to replace it at 80k but I have no idea

06-29-2011, 05:25 PM	#3
Nova65SS Drives: 2011 Black LS - 1965 Nova SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 39	Looks like pond water....ack.

06-29-2011, 06:44 PM	#8
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	DIY? ive been dying to do this but dunno how i know under the tranny there is the screw but...what do you do lmfao

06-29-2011, 06:53 PM	#9
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	I'll see if I can take some old photos from this site and do a little DIY for you guys.

06-29-2011, 07:44 PM	#12
baup5f Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 330	My bad bmorecam. . . __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS

06-29-2011, 07:48 PM	#14
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	Has anyone tried Richmond's synthetic manual transmission fluid? http://www.richmondgear.com/01pdfs/MANTRFLUID.pdf __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

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