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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
05-26-2024, 10:16 PM
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Letting the fuel level get low in the tank...Bad?
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econ
I do mean OEM pump, OEM ECM. I have no...
I do mean OEM pump, OEM ECM.
I have no intentions of trying to run it dry.
I was just wondering if the ECM stops the pump once it reaches a certain fuel level to protect the pump and the rest...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
05-26-2024, 07:22 PM
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Letting the fuel level get low in the tank...Bad?
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econ
Does the fuel pump shut off once the fuel gets...
Does the fuel pump shut off once the fuel gets down to a certain level or does the fuel pump keep going until the tank is dry?
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05-26-2024, 03:51 PM
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Letting the fuel level get low in the tank...Bad?
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Isn't our gas tank sealed from the atmosphere,...
Isn't our gas tank sealed from the atmosphere, provided that the gas cap is properly threaded on?
If so, then there wouldn't be any ambient air getting in and thus no corrosion, right?
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
05-26-2024, 01:08 PM
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Letting the fuel level get low in the tank...Bad?
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Perhaps I should have worded my question...
Perhaps I should have worded my question differently.
What I meant to say is this...
Is it true that as long as the bucket is full and that no part of the pump is exposed to air, the pump temps...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
05-18-2024, 03:51 PM
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Letting the fuel level get low in the tank...Bad?
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What would you say to the theory that since the...
What would you say to the theory that since the fuel pump draws from the bottom of the fuel tank and debris/water being heavier than the gas causes the debris/water to settle towards the bottom, the...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
05-18-2024, 03:48 PM
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Letting the fuel level get low in the tank...Bad?
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Having a hard time envisioning this "bucket" you...
Having a hard time envisioning this "bucket" you speak of.
So as long as the "bucket" is full, cooling capacity for the pump would be at 100% then right? How big is the bucket and how much fuel...
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05-18-2024, 03:43 PM
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Letting the fuel level get low in the tank...Bad?
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OEM pump and tank for a 2013 Camaro SS
OEM pump and tank for a 2013 Camaro SS
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
05-16-2024, 09:27 PM
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Letting the fuel level get low in the tank...Bad?
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Letting the fuel level get low in the tank...Bad?
To be clear, I am NOT talking about running out of gas.
I understand that running out of gas would be detrimental to the health of the fuel pump as the fuel acts as a lubricant for the pump. The...
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Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls
05-16-2024, 09:06 PM
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Been noticing my radiator cooling fans have been running at unusual times
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So in the end, I pulled the fuse for the...
So in the end, I pulled the fuse for the compressor and removed the belt going to it and now the fans only run when temps get to 220*F. No more off and on like it was and clearly the AC was causing...
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04-13-2024, 05:30 PM
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Been noticing my radiator cooling fans have been running at unusual times
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Does the AC clutch engage when defrost is on yet...
Does the AC clutch engage when defrost is on yet outside temp is above a certain temp? I did do have this on when its warmish outside.
Any other situations where the AC clutch engages when I have...
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04-13-2024, 05:23 PM
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Been noticing my radiator cooling fans have been running at unusual times
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Been noticing my radiator cooling fans have been running at unusual times
Normally the fans will kick on at about 220* then turn off at 200*.
Lately I have been noticing them coming on at about 190*. Other temps too.
One time the fans were running after I shut the...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
12-07-2023, 11:32 PM
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Leaving something plugged into OBD port long term?
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Leaving something plugged into OBD port long term?
Looking at getting pay-by-mile car insurance.
BUT, I have to have their device plugged into the OBD port full time, 24/7.
Anything wrong with having something like this plugged in all the time?...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
01-10-2021, 08:52 PM
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First differential and manual transmission service
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Finished up. I bought 2 quarts of royal...
Finished up.
I bought 2 quarts of royal purple maxgear for this project. I used 1 quart to flush, 1 quart to fill. The flushed maxgear had some metal in it, so I consider it worthwhile. However, i...
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01-10-2021, 04:40 PM
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First differential and manual transmission service
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So, i drained out both diff and trans fluid. ...
So, i drained out both diff and trans fluid.
Trans fluid looked as I would have hoped. Red and healthy looking. The proper quantity came out, so no leaks.
Diff fluid looked a little sparkly...
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01-10-2021, 11:26 AM
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First differential and manual transmission service
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Which brings me to my next question... I...
Which brings me to my next question...
I don't fully understand the idea of a manual transmission using atf. Why doesn't it use gear oil?
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
01-10-2021, 11:24 AM
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First differential and manual transmission service
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On the synchromax is says that it is for manual...
On the synchromax is says that it is for manual transmissions that require atf.
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
01-09-2021, 03:52 PM
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First differential and manual transmission service
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First differential and manual transmission service
2013 2SS, LS3, 6 speed manual
These are the lubricants I came up with.
These are correct, right?
And should I drain the old oil when the oil is hot or cold?
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
01-04-2021, 10:26 PM
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Car on jackstands, engine running, tranmission in gear
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Car on jackstands, engine running, tranmission in gear
Any reason not to do this? It can be handy at times for testing, troubleshooting, etc.
I am hesitant because I am not sure about letting the rear suspension sag with power going to the wheels.
...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
01-02-2021, 08:56 PM
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Need help with first coolant flush
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Second flush on the right, third on the left. ...
Second flush on the right, third on the left.
Is this about what yours looked like?
Should I continue or is this the point of diminishing returns?
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
01-01-2021, 12:20 AM
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Need help with first coolant flush
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econ
Double checking... Drain radiator via it's...
Double checking...
Drain radiator via it's drain plug, fill radiator with distilled water (completely full), then burp. Repeat 3 times.
At any point during the drain/fill/flush/burp is one...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
12-31-2020, 10:04 PM
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Need help with first coolant flush
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The inner piece uses a dual o-ring system and...
The inner piece uses a dual o-ring system and comes off of the radiator with a decent amount of resistance. It is not clear that the top and bottom are intended to come off of the radiator together...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
12-31-2020, 10:01 PM
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Need help with first coolant flush
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Got the REST of the cap off and got the radiator...
Got the REST of the cap off and got the radiator completely drained. This is what it looks like. Is this really broken or is the some kind of 2-piece radiator cap?
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
12-31-2020, 09:35 PM
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Need help with first coolant flush
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econ
Should the piece that is stuck on the radiator...
Should the piece that is stuck on the radiator neck lift up if I were to pry on it a little or is there some kind of keeper holding it on?
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
12-31-2020, 09:32 PM
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Need help with first coolant flush
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5,959
Posted By
econ
OK, Got the radiator draining. Bright red,...
OK, Got the radiator draining. Bright red, healthy looking coolant is coming out, but sadly on the end of the coolant dipstick is some white-ish looking sludge :(
Still, stuck on the radiator cap...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
12-31-2020, 09:16 PM
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Need help with first coolant flush
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Posted By
econ
I am trying to find a drain valve on the bottom...
I am trying to find a drain valve on the bottom of the radiator and fill neck at the top of the radiator. The manual clearly stated to add through the radiator cap in the "6.2L V8 Engine Fill...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
12-31-2020, 09:10 PM
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Need help with first coolant flush
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econ
Need help with first coolant flush
2013 Camaro 2SS, LS3
First coolant flush. A little late, I know.
So, plan is to drain radiator, fill with dexcool and distilled water mix. Run it to operating temp, wait for it to cool, and...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
10-23-2014, 07:01 PM
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Looking for an OEM front wheel to use as a spare
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econ
I thought clearing the big calipers was a...
I thought clearing the big calipers was a challenge for most if not all wheels out there other than the application specific wheels. Was I misunderstanding this?
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
10-23-2014, 06:17 PM
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Looking for an OEM front wheel to use as a spare
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Looking for an OEM front wheel to use as a spare
..........but, I am not sure which to get and/or what to shop for and where to shop for that matter.
I have a 2013 2SS Dusk edition.
Its not critical that the wheel is a match to my others...
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
10-20-2014, 06:15 PM
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Spare tire?
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econ
I would love to know more about this kit you are...
I would love to know more about this kit you are talking about as I too would like to carry some kind of spare....I don't much care for the inflator kit.
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5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions
09-26-2014, 06:10 PM
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Another "do I trade up" thread...
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If it were me, I would either keep what I have or...
If it were me, I would either keep what I have or go all out and get a 2015-2016 Viper.
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