Given that you are in AZ - thicker fluid might work for you ok. In colder climates, Dexron III (GM adds some additives to their DexIII M/T fluid) is best choice, as it makes Tremec usable in the cold. I am a big fan of BMW MTL 4 - it works great in all climates. But not appropriate for a...
It seems that only GM is concerned with overfill. But Tremec is not. In the other thread I added a link to a TSB for earlier corvettes I believe which started the whole under fill. I think gm was seeing fluid leaks thru the vent under high temps and that was their best of fixing it.
https://tremec.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Magnum-Service-Manual-Complete.pdf
Lists acceptable fluids. And confirms that shifting at 3-4K is recommended for smooth operation (assuming nothing is broken)[/url]
New break in period is 1500 miles of driving under 4000 rpm/under 80 MPH - with no prolonged constant speed driving.
Diff oil should be changed at 1500
Per Tremec - trans oil should be changed at 500 miles.
I actually thing having both a dipstick and an electric monitor is best. But dipstick is more reliable and avoids a potential oil avenue at the bottom of the oil pan.
pull it out and clean it thoroughly with brake cleaner. wipe it dry and carefully insert and take it out. mine works fine. Do measure on cold engine after sitting overnight.
Transmission was replaced under warranty. Dealer took my complaint seriously. Several test drives, tech agreed it was not normal. dropped the fluid - it had metallic sheen. TAC case and Trans was replaced. Just completed 500 mile break in. Changed the fluid as Tremec recommends. Now it is...
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