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BowlingSS · 12-12-2010, 06:21 PM

I was changing my oil for the first time the other day and was looking at how to change the transmission fluid. Where is the fill point on a L99? I assume you have to remove the pan to change the fluid. What is that big bolt on the bottom of the pan?

Thanks.

Bill

2010 2SS RS · 12-12-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BowlingSS

I was changing my oil for the first time the other day and was looking at how to change the transmission fluid. Where is the fill point on a L99? I assume you have to remove the pan to change the fluid. What is that big bolt on the bottom of the pan?

Thanks.

Bill

Ok the big bolt on the bottom of the pan is a drain plug, so you don't have to drop the pan every time you wanna change the fluid only when you wanna change the filter and like any auto tranny I've every worked on you fill it from the dipstick opening with a funnel the exacty amount of tranny fluid you have to put into it is listed along with other useful info is in your owners manual !!

SwedeandBlondie · 12-12-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2SS RS

Ok the big bolt on the bottom of the pan is a drain plug, so you don't have to drop the pan every time you wanna change the fluid only when you wanna change the filter and like any auto tranny I've every worked on you fill it from the dipstick opening with a funnel the exacty amount of tranny fluid you have to put into it is listed along with other useful info is in your owners manual !!

I did a cursory check for a dipstick, but came up short. I didn't look real hard though. Where can one find the tranny dipstick?

Wreckwriter · 12-12-2010, 08:16 PM

If it's the same as the G8, and I bet if is, you can find it in your dreams. Fm doesn't trust us to put the right fluid in. Checking /adding is a major pain.

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Scott@Bjorn3D · 12-12-2010, 08:33 PM

Sealed unit, there is no dipstick for it. You drain it and then you have to have a pump to pump it back in. I am leaving that up to my dealer, do not want to F'up the tranny.

Wreckwriter · 12-12-2010, 08:37 PM

It isn't sealed, simply lacks a stick.

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BowlingSS · 12-13-2010, 05:34 PM

OK where do you put the fluid? Is it like the rear end with a fill and overflow plug?

Bill

SlowSS · 12-13-2010, 05:45 PM

This might help you out...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102482

hypurone · 12-13-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowSS

This might help you out...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102482

He's asking about an L99, that would be an A6 not an M6.

Anyway, the big "bolt" thing (a tube actually running up into the pan) is actually used to tell when the trans is full. If full with this removed some fluid will come out. It will NOT drain the trans or even the pan.

The fill point is supposedly on the right side of the trans just above the top of the pan. Very hard to see...I still have not found it, tho I haven't had mine on a lift with time to search for it....

BowlingSS · 12-13-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hypurone

He's asking about an L99, that would be an A6 not an M6.

Anyway, the big "bolt" thing (a tube actually running up into the pan) is actually used to tell when the trans is full. If full with this removed some fluid will come out. It will NOT drain the trans or even the pan.

The fill point is supposedly on the right side of the trans just above the top of the pan. Very hard to see...I still have not found it, tho I haven't had mine on a lift with time to search for it....

So I guess you have to take the pan off to drain. I will have to look the next time I am under there. I guess you have to pump the fluid into the fill hole.

Bill

hypurone · 12-14-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BowlingSS

So I guess you have to take the pan off to drain. I will have to look the next time I am under there. I guess you have to pump the fluid into the fill hole.

Bill

Yes, drop the pan to drain some and change the filter. Still have not been able to ascertain whether or not our TC has a drain as well. A hand or air driven pump is def needed to refill.. Don't see this happening on the ground or ramps, gonna need a lift. What a PITA....

BowlingSS · 12-14-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hypurone

Yes, drop the pan to drain some and change the filter. Still have not been able to ascertain whether or not our TC has a drain as well. A hand or air driven pump is def needed to refill.. Don't see this happening on the ground or ramps, gonna need a lift. What a PITA....

Does anyone have a picture of the fill plug? Is it like the plugs on the rear end?

Bill

Wreckwriter · 12-14-2010, 08:53 AM

Assuming it's like the 6l80 it's a little plastic plug. Pulls out with fingers. Passenger side of trans near front on top.

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BowlingSS · 12-14-2010, 03:00 PM

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Assuming it's like the 6l80 it's a little plastic plug. Pulls out with fingers. Passenger side of trans near front on top.

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It is a 6L80E I think so it is probably in the same location.

Thanks.

Bill

12-12-2010, 06:21 PM	#1
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	Transmission Fluid Change I was changing my oil for the first time the other day and was looking at how to change the transmission fluid. Where is the fill point on a L99? I assume you have to remove the pan to change the fluid. What is that big bolt on the bottom of the pan? Thanks. Bill

12-12-2010, 08:16 PM	#4
Wreckwriter G8 Racer Drives: 08 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 25	If it's the same as the G8, and I bet if is, you can find it in your dreams. Fm doesn't trust us to put the right fluid in. Checking /adding is a major pain. Sent from my DROID2 using Tapatalk __________________ 2008 Pontiac G8 GT, IHRA Modified, NHRA Pro ET ATI ProCharger D-1SC, Lonnie's fuel system, Bluecat tune, Ported Intake and TB, Aeromotive Fuel Rails, FAST 65lb injectors, Full Kooks 1 7/8 system, Yank 2800 Converter, 3.70 TrueTrac Diff, Rodeheaver custom cage, Pedders X-Member, Diff & steering bushings, BMR chassis parts, Metco shaft loop, slicks and skinnies, MSD 8.5 mm wires, GRRRR8 Mods. 11.56@118 / 7.37@95

12-12-2010, 08:37 PM	#6
Wreckwriter G8 Racer Drives: 08 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 25	It isn't sealed, simply lacks a stick. Sent from my DROID2 using Tapatalk __________________ 2008 Pontiac G8 GT, IHRA Modified, NHRA Pro ET ATI ProCharger D-1SC, Lonnie's fuel system, Bluecat tune, Ported Intake and TB, Aeromotive Fuel Rails, FAST 65lb injectors, Full Kooks 1 7/8 system, Yank 2800 Converter, 3.70 TrueTrac Diff, Rodeheaver custom cage, Pedders X-Member, Diff & steering bushings, BMR chassis parts, Metco shaft loop, slicks and skinnies, MSD 8.5 mm wires, GRRRR8 Mods. 11.56@118 / 7.37@95

12-13-2010, 05:34 PM	#7
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	OK where do you put the fluid? Is it like the rear end with a fill and overflow plug? Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

12-14-2010, 08:53 AM	#13
Wreckwriter G8 Racer Drives: 08 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 25	Assuming it's like the 6l80 it's a little plastic plug. Pulls out with fingers. Passenger side of trans near front on top. Sent from my DROID2 using Tapatalk __________________ 2008 Pontiac G8 GT, IHRA Modified, NHRA Pro ET ATI ProCharger D-1SC, Lonnie's fuel system, Bluecat tune, Ported Intake and TB, Aeromotive Fuel Rails, FAST 65lb injectors, Full Kooks 1 7/8 system, Yank 2800 Converter, 3.70 TrueTrac Diff, Rodeheaver custom cage, Pedders X-Member, Diff & steering bushings, BMR chassis parts, Metco shaft loop, slicks and skinnies, MSD 8.5 mm wires, GRRRR8 Mods. 11.56@118 / 7.37@95

12-12-2010, 08:33 PM	#5
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Sealed unit, there is no dipstick for it. You drain it and then you have to have a pump to pump it back in. I am leaving that up to my dealer, do not want to F'up the tranny.

12-13-2010, 05:45 PM	#8
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	This might help you out... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102482

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