[Z06] changing trans and rear diff fluid
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changing trans and rear diff fluid
hey guys, just started working at a shop with a lift my Z will fit up on. I would like to change trans and rear diff oil myself sense it would be easy to get under now, but don't want to #@*! something up (never done it before). so with that being said anyone have a link or pics and instruction to do this. Also want kind of fluids, brand and weight? Thanks
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Some good info here...
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy1.htm
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy2.htm
And now a reading from the "good book"!
Manual Transmission
DEXRON -III Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261
or equivalent) meeting GM Specification 9986115. With a
complete drain and refill add 4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip
Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part No. 1052358 or
equivalent) where required. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only
GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL or Havoline DEX-COOL
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.
Hydraulic Clutch System
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy1.htm
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy2.htm
And now a reading from the "good book"!
Manual Transmission
DEXRON -III Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261
or equivalent) meeting GM Specification 9986115. With a
complete drain and refill add 4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip
Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part No. 1052358 or
equivalent) where required. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only
GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL or Havoline DEX-COOL
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.
Hydraulic Clutch System
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
