2000 corvette differential fluid type ?
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2000 corvette differential fluid type ?
I was wanting to change my differential fluid.
Mine is a 2000, automatic ,coupe.
Want to use the correct stuff.
Does anyone know what type fluid came in it from the factory ?
(Non-synthetic or synthetic,with additive,or add limited slip additive,etc.)
Just wanted to use the correct fluid,as I have read that using the wrong fluid would be worse than just leaving it alone.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Mine is a 2000, automatic ,coupe.
Want to use the correct stuff.
Does anyone know what type fluid came in it from the factory ?
(Non-synthetic or synthetic,with additive,or add limited slip additive,etc.)
Just wanted to use the correct fluid,as I have read that using the wrong fluid would be worse than just leaving it alone.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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From: Shreveport LA
There is an Amsoil post not too far down. I'd contact that guy. Amsoil is DELICIOUS!
Amsoil 10W-30 ATM - Factory fill is 6.5 quarts (7 quarts with long oil filter).
Amsoil EaO64 - LS1 long style filter. This will allow an extra 1/2 quart or oil capacity.
Amsoil Synthetic ATF - This stuff will make the T56 in that car shift like butter. (1 gallon + 1 quart required to fill your transmission) *Edit* Just saw it's an auto. Don't buy this.
Amsoil 75W-90 Severe Gear - Never worry about your gears again.
Amsoil Slip Lock - Friction Modifier - 1 bottle required for the rear differential.
Amsoil 10W-30 ATM - Factory fill is 6.5 quarts (7 quarts with long oil filter).
Amsoil EaO64 - LS1 long style filter. This will allow an extra 1/2 quart or oil capacity.
Amsoil Synthetic ATF - This stuff will make the T56 in that car shift like butter. (1 gallon + 1 quart required to fill your transmission) *Edit* Just saw it's an auto. Don't buy this.
Amsoil 75W-90 Severe Gear - Never worry about your gears again.
Amsoil Slip Lock - Friction Modifier - 1 bottle required for the rear differential.
Last edited by HiltonFerg; Nov 8, 2011 at 06:19 PM. Reason: added some stuff!
Drifting
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From: Nixa Missouri
Hi Sportscarsrule
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...iy-thread.html,
Keep this link. You'll see why.
Here you go. If this link doesnt get you there look up "Toque" in the search (red tool bar at the top of this page)
Toque also has a step by step DIY thread changing out the diff fluid.
Hope This works for ya.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...iy-thread.html,
Keep this link. You'll see why.
Here you go. If this link doesnt get you there look up "Toque" in the search (red tool bar at the top of this page)
Toque also has a step by step DIY thread changing out the diff fluid.
Hope This works for ya.
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There is an Amsoil post not too far down. I'd contact that guy. Amsoil is DELICIOUS!
Amsoil 10W-30 ATM - Factory fill is 6.5 quarts (7 quarts with long oil filter).
Amsoil EaO64 - LS1 long style filter. This will allow an extra 1/2 quart or oil capacity.
Amsoil Synthetic ATF - This stuff will make the T56 in that car shift like butter. (1 gallon + 1 quart required to fill your transmission) *Edit* Just saw it's an auto. Don't buy this.
Amsoil 75W-90 Severe Gear - Never worry about your gears again.
Amsoil Slip Lock - Friction Modifier - 1 bottle required for the rear differential.
Amsoil 10W-30 ATM - Factory fill is 6.5 quarts (7 quarts with long oil filter).
Amsoil EaO64 - LS1 long style filter. This will allow an extra 1/2 quart or oil capacity.
Amsoil Synthetic ATF - This stuff will make the T56 in that car shift like butter. (1 gallon + 1 quart required to fill your transmission) *Edit* Just saw it's an auto. Don't buy this.
Amsoil 75W-90 Severe Gear - Never worry about your gears again.
Amsoil Slip Lock - Friction Modifier - 1 bottle required for the rear differential.
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This is the AMSOIL diff fluid if you are interested:
AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic 75w90 (Product Code SVGQT)
I've been using that fluid in my 02 at the track since 2004. As mentioned above, this fuid comes with friction modifier already in it and adding extra modifier is not required for the C5 diff. FYI, diff takes about 1.7 qts.
AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic 75w90 (Product Code SVGQT)
I've been using that fluid in my 02 at the track since 2004. As mentioned above, this fuid comes with friction modifier already in it and adding extra modifier is not required for the C5 diff. FYI, diff takes about 1.7 qts.
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Melting Slicks
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I'm getting ready to change my rear oil and I'm curious
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From: Youngsville North Carolina
This is the AMSOIL diff fluid if you are interested:
AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic 75w90 (Product Code SVGQT)
I've been using that fluid in my 02 at the track since 2004. As mentioned above, this fuid comes with friction modifier already in it and adding extra modifier is not required for the C5 diff. FYI, diff takes about 1.7 qts.
AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic 75w90 (Product Code SVGQT)
I've been using that fluid in my 02 at the track since 2004. As mentioned above, this fuid comes with friction modifier already in it and adding extra modifier is not required for the C5 diff. FYI, diff takes about 1.7 qts.
Thats what I use...
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Do not add any unless you get chattering when going around corners or driving in a circle in a parking lot, and even then, only add enough to correct the problem.
This is definitely NOT a case of "if a little is good, more is better".
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Great,I didn't know that. I'm not planning on doing to many circles around a parking lot.LOL!
I'll will order it and hold on to it incase i do get some chattering down the road.
Thanks
I'll will order it and hold on to it incase i do get some chattering down the road.
Thanks
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The safest approach is just go to your local GM dealer and buy the 2 quarts over the counter....the additive now comes in the base fluid already mixed. Even a cave woman can do it!
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Don't overthink this. Just fill with Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90 and you'll be good 99.9% of the time.
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Melting Slicks
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As Lonestar mentioned, what happens is that the fluid becomes more slippery and the diff clutch plates slip more than intended - thus your limited slip diff is less limited slip. While this won't hurt your diff, it does result in a drop in performance - one that most probably won't notice though. The shop manual spec is for the diff to pass 75 lb-ft of torque to the loaded tire, less than 25% of the available engine torque, but lots better than none. In my case, I want this to be has a high as possible. Coming out of sharp corners (e.g. hairpins), I want max torque to go to the outside loaded tire with grip, vice causing the inside unloaded tire to break-free and spin with little to no contribution to my acceleration.
I wouldn't be changing it until January,but at least I know what not to buy.
