A6 Transmission overheating ATF fluid question
10-10-2015, 10:11 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
A6 Transmission overheating ATF fluid question
I have read numerous threads re automatic transmission overheating issues. My 2014 A6 Z51 Stingray overheated on the track a few weeks ago. I know GM promised to come out with a "fix".
However,
Has anyone tried Redline or Amsoil ATF ?
However,
Has anyone tried Redline or Amsoil ATF ?
Last edited by Stingray Al; 10-10-2015 at 10:19 PM.
10-11-2015, 08:06 AM
#3
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I saw a vendor has a larger pan for sale. However, I thought GM's fix included the 2014 6 speed auto too. I'm still curious if anyone replaced their fluid with Amsoil or redline etc..
Last edited by Stingray Al; 10-11-2015 at 08:09 AM.
10-11-2015, 02:01 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
There are a few threads out there. I have read posts that people have changed their tranny fluid. And there is a vendor that provides a aftermarket pan and tranny coolers that seem to solve the overheating problems from what adopters have stated.
None of these are sanctioned by GM. No "fix" from GM.
Of course, all the people that are going that route could be faced with GM not honoring the drive train warranty if their tranny goes. Seems to be a lot of people that mod away with Cams, engine tunes, superchargers, and don't seem to care if GM honors their warranty or not. I guess they figure they got to pay to play.
None of these are sanctioned by GM. No "fix" from GM.
Of course, all the people that are going that route could be faced with GM not honoring the drive train warranty if their tranny goes. Seems to be a lot of people that mod away with Cams, engine tunes, superchargers, and don't seem to care if GM honors their warranty or not. I guess they figure they got to pay to play.
10-11-2015, 06:45 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
There are a few threads out there. I have read posts that people have changed their tranny fluid. And there is a vendor that provides a aftermarket pan and tranny coolers that seem to solve the overheating problems from what adopters have stated.
None of these are sanctioned by GM. No "fix" from GM.
Of course, all the people that are going that route could be faced with GM not honoring the drive train warranty if their tranny goes. Seems to be a lot of people that mod away with Cams, engine tunes, superchargers, and don't seem to care if GM honors their warranty or not. I guess they figure they got to pay to play.
None of these are sanctioned by GM. No "fix" from GM.
Of course, all the people that are going that route could be faced with GM not honoring the drive train warranty if their tranny goes. Seems to be a lot of people that mod away with Cams, engine tunes, superchargers, and don't seem to care if GM honors their warranty or not. I guess they figure they got to pay to play.
I did some searches and only found threads re: fluid changes in manual cars. Not automatics
10-11-2015, 06:59 PM
#7
I tried to heat shield my exhaust instead of wrapping. Wrapping has had no effect. To nobody's surprise heat shielding doesn't work either. I got 10 minutes out of each run today and needed 30min in between to cool. Disappointing. The z06 ran all day without an issue. Onto the LG motorsports solution (which apparently does work) or exchange for a manual.
10-13-2015, 05:38 PM
#10
You can go with LG solution for A6 cooling or checkout the threads that I have started and you can apply the same solution I did. Changing the fluid will not solve the problem so don't waste your time.
I doubt GM would provide any solution and even if they do, Tadge said you would need to purchase it. GM promised me a cooling kit by May since I have open case for A8 overheating and that never happened. Case still open.
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