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jagan323 · 03-12-2011, 08:25 PM

So I just took a look at the service manual. And changing the tranny filter and fluid is harder than it looks for the Automatic tranny.

Well, I suppose it's not that hard, but it's a lot more work than I could have thought.

Anyone ever do it themselves here? Manual Tranny is so much easier lol.

joe h · 03-13-2011, 08:15 PM

I've changed my silverado's once and never again. $100 I give the local tire shop is well worth it

jagan323 · 03-13-2011, 11:12 PM

Yeah... i would imagine. Looks like a PITA for sure. Thanks for your input. I'll give this job to the dealers =P

chris0834 · 03-14-2011, 10:18 AM

I've been trying to find if someone has done it here for the m6 but can't find any diy form. Anybody have a link for this?

IROCanSS · 03-14-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris0834

I've been trying to find if someone has done it here for the m6 but can't find any diy form. Anybody have a link for this?

I have, its simple. I suppose you want to know how. PM me and I will PM you back. Its really easy.

BackinBlack · 03-14-2011, 12:46 PM

General Motors uses Texaco ATF Type III 1863 fluid and is certified "fill-for-life," requiring no fluid changes.

Source: "2009 Tremec TR6060 (MH3/MG9) car transmission" General Motors Document

jagan323 · 03-14-2011, 03:45 PM

Well, I think i should still do the change once.. because breaking in the car, I'm sure there are lots of metal shavings and other dirty stuff in my oil!

Slowhawk · 03-15-2011, 10:41 PM

The sad part is - do you trust anyone to do it? I've read many posts of people just taking out the plug and draining 2-3 quarts,fill it, then they thought they changed the fluid.

You have to drain it from the plug,drop the pan,change the filter and fill it while it's running. Can take 6-8 quarts to do the job. Not very hard but takes alittle time.

jagan323 · 03-15-2011, 11:11 PM

I borrowed the service manual from a friend, and yeah, I see that you need to do all of that, but it did not mention that the car had to be running. It seems that you only have to have it running when you check the fluid levels. Not for the oil change though.

GearHeadPeter · 03-22-2011, 05:44 PM

I took mine to GM for the first service after breakin and GM drained the A6, dropped the pan, replaced the filter and refilled w/o starting the car. They did start it and check after everything was done. Total for A6 service $149

03-12-2011, 08:25 PM	#1
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Tranny Oil Change, not worth DIY So I just took a look at the service manual. And changing the tranny filter and fluid is harder than it looks for the Automatic tranny. Well, I suppose it's not that hard, but it's a lot more work than I could have thought. Anyone ever do it themselves here? Manual Tranny is so much easier lol. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

03-13-2011, 11:12 PM	#3
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Yeah... i would imagine. Looks like a PITA for sure. Thanks for your input. I'll give this job to the dealers =P __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

03-14-2011, 10:18 AM	#4
chris0834 CAPTIAN CAMARO Drives: Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: miami Posts: 120 View My Garage	I've been trying to find if someone has done it here for the m6 but can't find any diy form. Anybody have a link for this? __________________ *CAPTAIN CAMARO*

03-14-2011, 03:45 PM	#7
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Well, I think i should still do the change once.. because breaking in the car, I'm sure there are lots of metal shavings and other dirty stuff in my oil! __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

03-15-2011, 11:11 PM	#9
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	I borrowed the service manual from a friend, and yeah, I see that you need to do all of that, but it did not mention that the car had to be running. It seems that you only have to have it running when you check the fluid levels. Not for the oil change though. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

03-13-2011, 08:15 PM	#2
joe h Drives: victory red 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bismarck, nd Posts: 125	I've changed my silverado's once and never again. $100 I give the local tire shop is well worth it

03-14-2011, 12:46 PM	#6
BackinBlack KASPR Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Bloomfield MI Posts: 286	General Motors uses Texaco ATF Type III 1863 fluid and is certified "fill-for-life," requiring no fluid changes. Source: "2009 Tremec TR6060 (MH3/MG9) car transmission" General Motors Document

03-15-2011, 10:41 PM	#8
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,018	The sad part is - do you trust anyone to do it? I've read many posts of people just taking out the plug and draining 2-3 quarts,fill it, then they thought they changed the fluid. You have to drain it from the plug,drop the pan,change the filter and fill it while it's running. Can take 6-8 quarts to do the job. Not very hard but takes alittle time.

03-22-2011, 05:44 PM	#10
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I took mine to GM for the first service after breakin and GM drained the A6, dropped the pan, replaced the filter and refilled w/o starting the car. They did start it and check after everything was done. Total for A6 service $149 __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

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