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10-13-2021, 05:15 PM
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 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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Atf
The new transmission came with Valvoline synthetic ATF is that a good brand to use in the transmission?
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10-13-2021, 05:39 PM
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Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Spring Hill, FL
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I always had a bad shift flare on the 2-3 shift when using GM's DEXRON VI. So much so that I could predict when it would flare 3 out of 4 times.
A couple years back I switched to Valvoline MaxLife Synthetic ATF and noticed an immediate improvement. No more shift flares ever. I also run the widemouth truck filter 'upgrade' for added flow and change my fluid every year or 15k miles. Anyhow, my point is - I think Valvoline is a top notch fluid manufacturer, and if the trans builder is recommending it, I would likely continue to use it, or at least give it a try.
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2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI
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10-13-2021, 07:04 PM
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Drives: 2013 Black ZL1, 2007 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jul 2014
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Valvoline MaxLife Synthetic ATF, I used it in the 6L90 and when I switched to the 4L80.
My car Pounds pretty hard on the transmission I have had no problems, the last time I changed it looked new and temps always ran around 170 to 180. hope this helps.
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10-13-2021, 07:16 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: New York
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That’s what I am using now in mine and no complaints so far. One of the best in that price range.
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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!!
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10-13-2021, 07:39 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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Alot of good reviews about it , so I'll give it a try.
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10-14-2021, 08:51 AM
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Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011
Location: FLORIDA
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Hmmmm interesting. I might have to try this ATF out and see if there is any difference in mine.
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10-18-2021, 12:03 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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Could it have been that my transmission died at 174k miles from not changing the fluid at 100,000k regular maintenance but changed it at 150k ?
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10-18-2021, 07:38 AM
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Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Palm Bay, FL
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Most transmission failures are due to heat. Old fluid loses viscosity and more heat is created from increased friction.
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10-18-2021, 03:48 PM
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Drives: 2010 LS Join Date: Feb 2021
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I used the Valvoline ATF in my last pan drop and filter/fluid change.
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10-18-2021, 05:19 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: New York
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Quote:
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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!!
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10-21-2021, 12:42 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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Update
Got it installed , the shifting feels so smooth 11 miles on it as of now.
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10-21-2021, 06:55 AM
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Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011
Location: FLORIDA
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Awesome!!
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