The title just about says it all. I would like to know what automatic transmission was installed in the 86 Camaro Sport with the 2.8L V6 engine. Looking for transmission model, fluid capacity, and ease to change filter. Fluid appears to be burnt, so figure it's time to change it out. Also, what would be the best way to go about this without having to dismantle/remove the transmission? (fluid change, that is)

 

It's a 700R4. Doing a pan drop and change only gets about 1/3 of what the whole trans and converter holds. The new fluid gets contaminated by the old, but at least it's a little better than not changing it at all. I prefer to have a complete trans flush (T-Tech) done, then all is new. A complete transfusion for my 700R4 took 11.2 quarts.
But, there's always that issue that it may not be the best thing to change the fluid if it's never been changed before. Some theories are that the old fluid is keeping grit and grime embedded into the clutches which actually give them traction, and the new fluid (with working detergents again) will flush everything clean and could make the clutches slip. If you don't know the maintenance history, then it's going to be a crap shoot. Fluid that smells burnt usually isn't a good sign, and it can mean you might already have some clutch pack slippage happening. Changing the fluid out might be helpful, might not.

 

Tis a shame they don't sell a transmission fluid with 'grit' to keep your tranny together, eh?

 

There are fluids with grip enhancers that you could use. One is called "Type F" for Ford transmissions (yes I said Ford), or one of those hi-po "trick shift" fluids. There is also an additive that will help the clutches grab. But if the clutches start to slip, all those things will just buy you some time.

 

Anyone have any experience with a flush using BG's products? I hear ads for it all of the time, but really wonder if it's worth the expense. I'm being quoted around 150.00 for a tranny flush at the local shops.

 

Going to pull the pan on Saturday, and change out what fluid I can. I'm going to put the car on ramps, hopefully, I can get a quart or two more out of it than on level ground.