Anyone had their differential fluid changed? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jeanius · 10-25-2009, 12:19 AM

If I remember right, Manual says to change at 1500 Miles if you plan on "racing", anyone done it? findings?

jamesc1123 · 10-25-2009, 11:02 AM

Did it. Umm, there's plenty of goop on the drain and fill plugs. Not sure if that's just some sorta packing grease, anti-seize, or metal shavings, but it's gone now. Also, I wasn't able to fit a whole quart plus 2.5 oz or LSD. Probably a good 4 oz short. But I haven't blown up the differential yet

Michael_Js · 10-25-2009, 11:06 AM

They say if you use RoyalPurple, there already is the additive in it. With my Zoomers exhaust, i have to drop the driver's side can and pipe in order to get to the differential drain bolt :( So, since I don't race, i will change when the manual suggests since it will be a chore! I've heard lots of people saying there were plenty of metal shavings in their diff oil when the changed it.

patriotpa · 10-25-2009, 11:34 AM

When I do mine, it'll be the GM recommended fill, not some magic 3rd party goop. GM recommended lubes have always been good for me.

djm96z28 · 10-25-2009, 11:38 AM

Just an FYI, I've always had the differential fluid in my '96 Z28 changed at the Chevy dealer. In the past, they've used GM fluid with the additive. Last time I had it done, the dealer used Royal Purple, and without using the GM additive. Works fine, no noise at all.

camaro1 · 10-25-2009, 12:40 PM

i would change it as soon as you can, mine had goop on the magnet also and came out like dirty water, very thin

SSOOCH · 10-25-2009, 12:48 PM

What's the cost on doing this? Even if we don't plan on "racing" it should we get this done anyway?

Thanks.

Doc · 10-25-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by patriotpa

When I do mine, it'll be the GM recommended fill, not some magic 3rd party goop. GM recommended lubes have always been good for me.

Royal Purple is not "some magic 3rd party goop". It's used religiously by the Mazda racing guys; I used it in my RX8 for years and the difference in performance and sound is startling. You can actually feel the improvement, especially in the trans. The trans shifts smoother and one of the biggest surprises is how much quieter the trans and differential are after you put RP in it. You'll actually get a few more hp to the rear wheels as a result of the reduction in friction loss.

Do as you like but know that Royal Purple has the reputation it does on the track because it delivers as promised. If it can hold up under the extreme heat and conditions of track use, it's more than adequate for the street.

Michael_Js · 10-25-2009, 01:19 PM

+1 I already bought a container of the RP differential oil, but again, it's not an easy change anymore :( I'll get to it though...just being lazy. Maybe right before (or right after) our 12/19 track day at Streets of Willow!

Doc · 10-25-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

+1 I already bought a container of the RP differential oil, but again, it's not an easy change anymore :( I'll get to it though...just being lazy. Maybe right before (or right after) our 12/19 track day at Streets of Willow!

I crossed the 1,500 mile mark yesterday at the SoCal Camaro5 event so probably tomorrow I'll get the oil changed with RP and most likely the differential with RP gear oil too. I have the Zoomer's exhaust too and I haven't looked at it. The plug for the diff is behind the exhaust pipe?

Michael_Js · 10-25-2009, 02:52 PM

Yes, there is NO room to get a socket in there at all. I think you have to drop most of the driver's side pipes to get at it. I know it's not that hard to do, just time consuming. Maybe this coming weekend...

the rich dude · 10-25-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

I crossed the 1,500 mile mark yesterday at the SoCal Camaro5 event so probably tomorrow I'll get the oil changed with RP and most likely the differential with RP gear oil too. I have the Zoomer's exhaust too and I haven't looked at it. The plug for the diff is behind the exhaust pipe?

you putting RP in your M6 tranny and diff?? Any additives needed for the tranny or rear end using RP? What oils you using? Thanks.

Doc · 10-25-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by the rich dude

you putting RP in your M6 tranny and diff?? Any additives needed for the tranny or rear end using RP? What oils you using? Thanks.

Diff for sure, tranny probably. I just use the recommended from RP; probably be the same as for the RX8 which was Max Gear 75w-90; that's pretty standard. I'll check first though just to be sure. No additives needed. I'll be using RP for engine oil too.

camaro1 · 10-25-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Yes, there is NO room to get a socket in there at all. I think you have to drop most of the driver's side pipes to get at it. I know it's not that hard to do, just time consuming. Maybe this coming weekend...

mine took about 10 min to change out, you dont have to touch the exhaust at all, there is plenty of room to get a ratchet in there

10-25-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Anyone had their differential fluid changed? If I remember right, Manual says to change at 1500 Miles if you plan on "racing", anyone done it? findings?

10-25-2009, 11:06 AM	#3
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	They say if you use RoyalPurple, there already is the additive in it. With my Zoomers exhaust, i have to drop the driver's side can and pipe in order to get to the differential drain bolt :( So, since I don't race, i will change when the manual suggests since it will be a chore! I've heard lots of people saying there were plenty of metal shavings in their diff oil when the changed it. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

10-25-2009, 12:40 PM	#6
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	i would change it as soon as you can, mine had goop on the magnet also and came out like dirty water, very thin __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

10-25-2009, 12:48 PM	#7
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	What's the cost on doing this? Even if we don't plan on "racing" it should we get this done anyway? Thanks. __________________

10-25-2009, 01:19 PM	#9
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	+1 I already bought a container of the RP differential oil, but again, it's not an easy change anymore :( I'll get to it though...just being lazy. Maybe right before (or right after) our 12/19 track day at Streets of Willow! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

10-25-2009, 11:02 AM	#2
jamesc1123 Drives: CGM 2SS RS w/ white stripes Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 183 View My Garage	Did it. Umm, there's plenty of goop on the drain and fill plugs. Not sure if that's just some sorta packing grease, anti-seize, or metal shavings, but it's gone now. Also, I wasn't able to fit a whole quart plus 2.5 oz or LSD. Probably a good 4 oz short. But I haven't blown up the differential yet

10-25-2009, 11:34 AM	#4
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	When I do mine, it'll be the GM recommended fill, not some magic 3rd party goop. GM recommended lubes have always been good for me.

10-25-2009, 11:38 AM	#5
djm96z28 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,114	Just an FYI, I've always had the differential fluid in my '96 Z28 changed at the Chevy dealer. In the past, they've used GM fluid with the additive. Last time I had it done, the dealer used Royal Purple, and without using the GM additive. Works fine, no noise at all.

10-25-2009, 02:52 PM	#11
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Yes, there is NO room to get a socket in there at all. I think you have to drop most of the driver's side pipes to get at it. I know it's not that hard to do, just time consuming. Maybe this coming weekend... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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