What type fluid for 6spd?
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What type fluid for 6spd?
Just got back from visiting Mr. Goodscrew. The clueless Service Rep. had no idea what type fluid goes into my 91 6spd. I pointed out that the Owners Manual shows it takes a 5W30 weight lube but he did'nt know if it was regular oil or "special" GM fluid. He sugested I go to another GM dealer which specializes in Corvettes to have it done. The Parts Dept. looked up the part number and said that they would have to order a whole case of the fluid and charge me for it eventhough I would not be using the whole case. Have you ever heard of such lousy service? Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: What type fluid for 6spd? (72vetteman)
You got away...thank God...Don't go back
Foot Note:It does use engine oil but requires a certain ph and chemical composition. You can either use GM P/N 1052931 5W-30 or BMW M5 engine oil. This oil can only be purchased at a BMW dealership. It is imported from Europe through Castrol. BMW P/N 07510009420 10w-60 fully-synthetic.
Pick up 3 - 1 liter containers (approx $30). I got this from
http://www.zfdoc.com./faq.htm
[Modified by JonM, 4:20 PM 8/16/2002]
Foot Note:It does use engine oil but requires a certain ph and chemical composition. You can either use GM P/N 1052931 5W-30 or BMW M5 engine oil. This oil can only be purchased at a BMW dealership. It is imported from Europe through Castrol. BMW P/N 07510009420 10w-60 fully-synthetic.
Pick up 3 - 1 liter containers (approx $30). I got this from
http://www.zfdoc.com./faq.htm
[Modified by JonM, 4:20 PM 8/16/2002]
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Re: What type fluid for 6spd? (72vetteman)
I went and got some once from a service department and they sold me auto tranny fluid (what their "expert" in the back said they use). Needless to say I took it back and got the right stuff.
Like Jon said, good thing you got away!
Like Jon said, good thing you got away!
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Re: What type fluid for 6spd? (72vetteman)
Part number from GM is 1052931 Manual Transaxel fluid.
ZF has also approved Castrol formula RS 10W-60 available at BMW dealerships. Have heard that BMW is going to stop importing this oil.
ZF has also approved Castrol formula RS 10W-60 available at BMW dealerships. Have heard that BMW is going to stop importing this oil.
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Re: What type fluid for 6spd? (72vetteman)
Next time I will change the oil my self. Just got back from the chevy dealer for ZF6 oil changed, cost $93. With the corvette club discount I still paid $85
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Re: What type fluid for 6spd? (Bruce)
At $12 a quart, you didn't do that badly.
You need a special size Allen key (unless you just happen
to have a 17mm (!!) key hanging around (about $15 at Sears)
to open the drain and fill ports.
Then, since you can't pour the oil in, you need a hand pump
of some sort, and the one I found was $20.
Of course, then you would own the tools for next time...
You need a special size Allen key (unless you just happen
to have a 17mm (!!) key hanging around (about $15 at Sears)
to open the drain and fill ports.
Then, since you can't pour the oil in, you need a hand pump
of some sort, and the one I found was $20.
Of course, then you would own the tools for next time...
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Re: What type fluid for 6spd? (PeteL)
ZF has also approved Castrol formula RS 10W-60 available at BMW dealerships. Have heard that BMW is going to stop importing this oil.
...The Parts Dept. looked up the part number and said that they would have to order a whole case of the fluid and charge me for it eventhough I would not be using the whole case. Have you ever heard of such lousy service?
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Re: What type fluid for 6spd? (JonM)
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I went and got some once from a service department and they sold me auto tranny fluid (what their "expert" in the back said they use). Needless to say I took it back and got the right stuff.
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the T56 in my camaro took automatic tranny fluid. thats prolly what got him confused.
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I went and got some once from a service department and they sold me auto tranny fluid (what their "expert" in the back said they use). Needless to say I took it back and got the right stuff.
________________________________________ ____________________
the T56 in my camaro took automatic tranny fluid. thats prolly what got him confused.
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Re: What type fluid for 6spd? (72vetteman)
:confused: Question......... I just bought Redline MT 90 gear oil for my 6 speed. Has anyone run this stuff before? Is it compatible with what's in there? Bottom line.... am I gonna blow up? Please let me know! :seeya
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Re: What type fluid for 6spd? (93TorchRedC4)
Red Line MTL may be used in transmissions which recommend 70W, 75W, 80W, or 85W GL-4 gear oils, or SAE 30 or 5W/10W30 motor oils. If a 90W GL-4 or SAE 40, 10W40, or 15W40 is required, MT-90 may be used.
