So lots of discussion around this topic, people adding 2 quarts just to be safe?
Anybody got the real goods on this ?
Anybody got the real goods on this ?
Should everyone add 2 quarts / C8 DCT
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Follow Vette Titans, he is the guy for DCT failures info
Short answer is YES , I don't care if it's Z51 or not, track it or not, just do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out WrpDrive on Youtube, I think he's a CCF member so watch calling him names lol
Short answer is YES , I don't care if it's Z51 or not, track it or not, just do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out WrpDrive on Youtube, I think he's a CCF member so watch calling him names lol
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Is Vette Titan actually a mechanic or just a youtuber ?
I'm not in that camp. I think GM knows what they are doing and if it's not necessary for a street car according to GM then it isn't necessary!
GM worked very close with Tremec on these trannies.
Now will it hurt? definitely not. So if you are worried, then do it.
GM worked very close with Tremec on these trannies.
Now will it hurt? definitely not. So if you are worried, then do it.
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Not only that GM is the one that is going to cover the warranty if you have an issue!
I would suggest while under warranty you might want to have the dealer add any fluid.
Just sayin. Lots of DIY advice to add fluid, just pray you don't then have an issue !
I would suggest while under warranty you might want to have the dealer add any fluid.
Just sayin. Lots of DIY advice to add fluid, just pray you don't then have an issue !
Jury is still out on this topic.
Many of us spend thousands in protection products(wraps, ceramic, etc)
It cost me <$100. to buy 2liters the DCT fluid, $3. For a fitting an $5 for some clear clean hose and 2 hours of my time start to finish.
Seeing as it does no harm, but “could” reduce the risk of some issues, I decided this was cost effective and prudent to do this procedure, providing a layer of protecion to the DCT unit and killing the conversation for me, on this topic. I now sleep better too .
After doing this, the only question I have, is why did they not design the Fill plug 2” towards the rear of the DCT case, so you do not have to mess with the air box? It appears there is room, but I guess engineering knows what they are doing.
Many of us spend thousands in protection products(wraps, ceramic, etc)
It cost me <$100. to buy 2liters the DCT fluid, $3. For a fitting an $5 for some clear clean hose and 2 hours of my time start to finish.
Seeing as it does no harm, but “could” reduce the risk of some issues, I decided this was cost effective and prudent to do this procedure, providing a layer of protecion to the DCT unit and killing the conversation for me, on this topic. I now sleep better too .
After doing this, the only question I have, is why did they not design the Fill plug 2” towards the rear of the DCT case, so you do not have to mess with the air box? It appears there is room, but I guess engineering knows what they are doing.
No.
follow the manual.
track use, of course, otherwise no.
why is this a topic?
follow the manual.
track use, of course, otherwise no.
why is this a topic?
This is a topic because people not like yourself want to be educated on the C8 issues, are you also waiting for 10 000 km to do your first oil change?
Ok Dude.
Don't read your manual.
Don’t see that it specifically states when and why you want this.
Go believe a YouTube “expert”
Enjoy waxing your mode selector and writing all about it.
Don't read your manual.
Don’t see that it specifically states when and why you want this.
Go believe a YouTube “expert”
Enjoy waxing your mode selector and writing all about it.
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I believe everything I read on the internet 
Think I will take my advice from the people that made the car and provide the warranty !
Cause they will buy me a new transmission the internet won't
Think I will take my advice from the people that made the car and provide the warranty !
Cause they will buy me a new transmission the internet won't
Anytime you want to get waxed on the track hit me up, go follow a fuel economy thread!
I think the oil change is at 12000km...
I think if you drive in auto mode, the engine cuts out half of the valve things and limps around like a 1980 Chevette...
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Now I am sorry that I asked the question! Seems to be quite a difference of opinions.
I will default to the source. Thanks Everyone
I will default to the source. Thanks Everyone
You can tell there are a variety of opinions. lol. Do what you think is right. It's your car. I think I might try the tilt the car option to add "some" more fluid. But I'm not worried.
Murray let's see you throw a lock on the thread lol...
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