04-24-2018, 08:36 AM | #1 |
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SS 1LE track preparation
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Let me introduce myself as I am new to this forum. I recently bought a blue 18 SS 1LE. I just passed the 1500 miles break in so I immediately enrolled to a track day , curious to see how the car drive So I read we need to flush the differential fluid (before and after the 1st track day) , upgrade the oil to 5w40 dexos 2 , and put DOT 4 fluid and season the brakes. -About the brake fluid upgrade, I bought a motive power bleeder and 3 cans of RTF600. Shall I bleed the clutch as well ? or only the brake lines ? did someone happen to post a DIY for it ? with quantities, bleeding sequences X lines/ H lines... Inner bleeder/outer bleeder...the manual a pretty messed up... - Regarding the differential, I bought the 2 quarts of DexronLS fluid, I heard no LSD additive is required since is already pre-mixed in the LS fluid... but what is the procedure ? you drain & fill until you reach the fill plug height ? any DIY with pics available ? Thank you guys for your guidance ! Tanguy |
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1) Lift the car so that the body is level (needs to be level so you don't under or overfill the diff). I used jack stands on all 4 pinch weld locations. 2) Remove the fill plug before draining. Although unlikely on a new car, you don't want to drain it and find that you can't refill if the other plug is stuck for some reason 3) Get a drain pan and pull the drain plug. 4) Reinstall the drain plug to the correct torque spec. Don't remember what that is off the top of my head, but I think it's somewhere on the forum. 5) Fill the diff either by transfer pump or pouring if you can get the bottle positioned to do so. You'll know it's full when it starts spilling out of the fill hole. I used about 1.75 quarts counting what was left in the transfer pump I used. 6) Run your track day, but try not to push the car to it's limits. I'd say 75-80%. The first track day is part of the diff break in because you get heavier activation on the track than you do on the street. 7) After the first track day, drain and refill the diff 1 more time. 8) From there on out, keep a log of your track usage and change the diff fluid after every 24 hrs of track time. One other thing that you'll want to do is get the track alignment done. Your tires will last longer and the car will feel much better on the track. Welcome to the club!
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04-24-2018, 02:49 PM | #3 |
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^What he said on procedures and I highly recommend getting a track alignment as well. Nice to see another local 1LE, welcome to the group
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04-24-2018, 04:34 PM | #4 |
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Thanks guys I will keep you posted. going to Waterford on May 11th
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04-24-2018, 06:10 PM | #5 |
Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016
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i've got my 1le on order, just over the border in windsor. hopefully i'll see you guys at the track a time or two this year!
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04-24-2018, 06:27 PM | #6 |
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Heads up! Your dealer will not know what the track alignment specs are. Get a readout and ask for at least -2.0 camber front -1.5 rear. Also watch for knee pads coming loose...tighten front sway bar end links.
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Nice! I was there this past Saturday for OTD#1 and will be there again on June 15th.
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04-26-2018, 10:42 AM | #9 |
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Guys,
Its been one month I am trying to order this specific 5w40 dexos 2 oil through my dealer (serra Chevy Southfield) No success at all , they can't get a hold of it --' Any idea of where I can find it in Detroit metro ? Did anyone perform a track day with the original 5W30 dexos 1 ? What oil did you use ? Thanks Tanguy |
04-26-2018, 11:08 AM | #10 | |
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Find an auto parts store, or online and look for Valvoline 5W40 SynPower MST...or another brand that folks can recommend, here. Chances are the dealer would have to do the same thing. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/VAR966 |
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If you have a bit more time you can get Motul 8100 X-Clean 5W-40 from amazon for a bit cheaper. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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04-26-2018, 02:45 PM | #14 |
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If you're feeling ambitious, swap out the transmission fluid. I put in some Amsoil ATF and it made an enormous difference in how smooth the transmission feels. Made a difference in terms of confidence and reliability at the track.
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