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Mark T · 06-25-2015, 07:16 PM

I think all those top brands have high quality fluids. I put Amsoil SS ATF in my tranny.

guerrillakilla13 · 06-25-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nvydvr

I have used Redline 85 Plus in my '06 Chevy Diesel since I bought it new. An "old-timer" with and older Cummins (notorious for injector problems) turned me on to it when he said he uses it and has never changed anything except the water pump and he had 375,000 miles on it. That got my attention and respect. Both Redline and Royal Purple are names I know... and also Amsoil...

Beautiful i'll look into redline. I just know that Royal purple is expensive but "supposed" to be the best, but now that alot of you have used Redline I can feel comfortable with that product too

Rico · 06-25-2015, 08:54 PM

I still need to do this

Bad@ssCamaro · 06-25-2015, 09:50 PM

I've noticed with mine that since the weather has gotten much warmer, the 2nd to 1st downshift feels more notchy. Sometimes it's seems that some of the shifts don't want to go where I want them to go. I've been on the fence about switching, but if this persists, I'll be switching to either Redline or Amsoil.

Bizaro · 06-25-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

I've noticed with mine that since the weather has gotten much warmer, the 2nd to 1st downshift feels more notchy. Sometimes it's seems that some of the shifts don't want to go where I want them to go. I've been on the fence about switching, but if this persists, I'll be switching to either Redline or Amsoil.

why would you ever 2 -> 1 ????

backeddy · 06-25-2015, 11:00 PM

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why would you ever 2 -> 1 ????

Here goes the B bunch.....Yes please tell us! Sounds like a money shift in the making huh Bizaro..

mrebusa · 06-26-2015, 08:19 AM

Excited to do this!

vinman · 06-26-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mrebusa

Excited to do this!

2nd to 1st??? Lol, do you guys think that it could also just be the fact that the fluid has been changed or because you used a different brand than what gm put in??? I was thinking about having my garage do the change but still use the factory recommended fluid in case there were any warranty issues

I guess my question would be that in just putting the same fluid in but new would result in better shifts as well?

SSMY1LE · 06-26-2015, 01:15 PM

Its the different fluid, mine was crap from the day I picked it up brand new.
Like a different car now.

nvydvr · 06-26-2015, 01:38 PM

I want to do this soon, hopefully within the next week. Summit has the Royal Purple for $15.95 a quart. Will 4qts suffice or should I buy a spare? Also, I may go to the base hobby shop where they have lifts. If I can't get a "drive onto" lift and have to use the one with "arms" where should I place them (it may be really obvious if I just look)? Any tips or bits of wisdom from those of you who've done this and can make it easier for me? Plastic tubing through the engine compartment for filling? Thanks for the help.

jksynergy · 06-26-2015, 01:44 PM

Yes, 4 qts is enough. I used the Amsoil Torque Drive fluid and huge difference. To the point my wife noticed how quiet the shifter was now after the change. So far it's been a great improvement.

KaBoom1701 · 06-26-2015, 01:47 PM

Interested in this as well .

SSMY1LE · 06-26-2015, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nvydvr

I want to do this soon, hopefully within the next week. Summit has the Royal Purple for $15.95 a quart. Will 4qts suffice or should I buy a spare? Also, I may go to the base hobby shop where they have lifts. If I can't get a "drive onto" lift and have to use the one with "arms" where should I place them (it may be really obvious if I just look)? Any tips or bits of wisdom from those of you who've done this and can make it easier for me? Plastic tubing through the engine compartment for filling? Thanks for the help.

I used 1/2" plastic tubing (Home Depot) and ran it down from near the master cylinder right into the fill hole on the drivers side.
Just snip the top of the point on the cap of each bottle of fluid and stick the 1//2" hose onto it. I also punctured a hole in the bottom of the plastic bottle while filling to let air in for a smoother flow.

This is a VERY SIMPLE job to do.
4 quarts is all you will need.

Do it ASAP, best mod so far !!

cajun1le · 06-26-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nvydvr

Any tips or bits of wisdom from those of you who've done this and can make it easier for me? Plastic tubing through the engine compartment for filling? Thanks for the help.

At work I made a pump setup by using a 3/8" marine fuel priming bulb, 3/8" clear hose, and a Napa 3033 fuel filter. It seems to work pretty good at pumping fluids in tight spaces. I hope this helps.

SSMY1LE,

Was your transmission fluid clear or did it have a slight haze/cloudy consistency to it?

06-25-2015, 07:16 PM	#15
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	I think all those top brands have high quality fluids. I put Amsoil SS ATF in my tranny. __________________

06-25-2015, 09:50 PM	#18
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	I've noticed with mine that since the weather has gotten much warmer, the 2nd to 1st downshift feels more notchy. Sometimes it's seems that some of the shifts don't want to go where I want them to go. I've been on the fence about switching, but if this persists, I'll be switching to either Redline or Amsoil. __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

06-26-2015, 08:19 AM	#21
mrebusa Drives: 14' 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 157	Excited to do this! __________________ 14' 2SS/RS/1LE - NPP - K&N - TSP 1 7/8 Soon:

06-26-2015, 01:15 PM	#23
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	Its the different fluid, mine was crap from the day I picked it up brand new. Like a different car now. __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

06-26-2015, 01:38 PM	#24
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	I want to do this soon, hopefully within the next week. Summit has the Royal Purple for $15.95 a quart. Will 4qts suffice or should I buy a spare? Also, I may go to the base hobby shop where they have lifts. If I can't get a "drive onto" lift and have to use the one with "arms" where should I place them (it may be really obvious if I just look)? Any tips or bits of wisdom from those of you who've done this and can make it easier for me? Plastic tubing through the engine compartment for filling? Thanks for the help. __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

06-25-2015, 08:54 PM	#17
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	I still need to do this

06-26-2015, 01:44 PM	#25
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Yes, 4 qts is enough. I used the Amsoil Torque Drive fluid and huge difference. To the point my wife noticed how quiet the shifter was now after the change. So far it's been a great improvement. __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

06-26-2015, 01:47 PM	#26
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Interested in this as well . __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.