dvandentop

oh i got it changed. probably wouldnt have been a big PITA if i had the car jacked higher up .

KodiaknMe

JoesC5

At Walmart, in the 2 cycle section in the auto dept they have fluid transfer pumps.

jan eric

After draining mine (until it stopped dripping) ,I was only able to get 3.1 quarts in before it started to drain out. Is that o.k.?

4wheels

That's at the lower end of what's typical, but I wouldn't worry one second. Depending on angle, etc., 3.25 Qts is common. There's no benefit to over filling these.

TEXHAWK0

Get a good quality pump. I bought a white pump at the local parts store and on the 3rd pump, the top of the plunger broke off. I was stuck at home, alone with no fluid in my transmission. Luckily, I had a small air pump, so I connected some small air tubing (like on aquariums) to a hole in the top of the bottle and used the air compressor to pressurize the top of the bottle, pushing the fluid up the tube and into the transmission. To completely empty the bottle, you need a fill tube that goes all the way to the bottom. You don't even need a special top. You can drill a hole in one of the caps that comes on the bottle, so that the tubing fits tight, and just push it in until it touches the bottom.

urslooow

how does one get the car on jack stands with just one jack?

C2C6Z06

With one of these:




Oh, and I just finished my Trans fluid and only got 3.25 qts in.....

typhoontaz

Ok C2C6Z06, I just bought a Z06 and live just minutes from you so how bout I stop by some time to borrow this really nice lift of yours so I can change the fluid in my trans? I just did the differential and it was a PITA with 4 jack stands. I'll bring some beer.

LemansBlueZ06vegas

MT and Diff Maintenance DIY are exactlty what I needed, koodos to you sir! Good looking out for us all, specially to the newbies like myself This is so detailed it's "idiot proof" Thanks again...

Dreamin

Just logged on to catchup on the forum... and saw your very kind words... you're very welcome

BLDK SIX

I opened the fill plug first and than opened my drain plug but no rush of fluid came out like I expected. I believe in my manual it said 4.5 quarts, so i expected more fluid to come out. It was only a small stream. Did anybody else have any issues like this? How much fluid did everyone else think came out, because i know your not going to get it all out. Any suggestions to what i can do to make sure all my fluid is out???? Thanks

2008 C6 Z06

BillyJoelR

Subscribed.

wielki13

That's what I was looking for. Thanks

6spdg37s

what milage intervals would you recommend doing this at ? I have 6k (total) on my odo.. 3k from me and 3k from previous owner.. car is gm certified

2k Cobra

If you don't track the car, I would do it every 15-20 K miles or 2 years of use.

6spdg37s

i did a few qtr mile passes this season at e-town ... nothing crazy though i launched at like 2750-3500k max and daily drive it as well

SnowyATX

Same here....

ToppThat

first thanks for the great column 08 06 tried oil tech guy at roy purple recomended.only the best for the beast.

capevettes

Has anyone noticed smoother, less notchy shifting after doing this? Mine is a little notchy when cold. I just did the rear end fluid change and am considering this one as well. Mine is a 2006 Z06 with 14,000 miles.

Thanks for the writeups