Largest corvette dealer taking orders at MSRP.....Rick whats up? Thanks for your updates 👍Heard some bad C8 news coming out of Raiders camp. Don't drink and drive C8's.
Rick, good tech Tuesday reminder on the DCT filter & Chucks reminder to inform the service advisor that the additional trans fluid has been added. Make sure the advisor notes it on the work detail sheet. The beautiful ride segment - such spectacular care is shown here. Owners of Corvettes = SPECIAL ENTHUSIASTS.
It was done on purpose to get credit for better gas mileage so they underfilled the transmission purposely to get credit for the EPA mileage. "In 95% of C8 transmission problems, it is because the fluid pickup gulped air at the back of the DCT trans pan...Steep downslopes can cause it to occur or heavy braking, the dct fluid sloshes forward and the pickup gulps air. When a shift is commanded, it had hydraulic fluid to physically engage one shaft/clutch in the dct but not the fluid necessary to do the other... so gearing/components that should never conflict.... Do Conflict. The end of the dct. (either instantly or inevitably with time and further wear) New dct needed. Meanwhile, BG is bottlenecked by dct production. So asking GM for a new dct is like asking them for a new car It's not 20g you are asking for...That DCT is the bottleneck ingredient which is slowing down BG. They lose an entire 80g c8 sale when they give you the dct instead of BG. 20 and 80... It's 100g swing to them, to part ways with a dct in a warranty claim Adding the extra 2 quarts solves it from ever happening in the first place. We tried to explain to everyone to do this and the "experts" did everything to correct us and tell us we were wrong. So we gave up for a while. We knew there would eventually be 100 posts with broken c8's in the shop and with rough shifting characteristics, and then maybe you guys would be willing to listen instead of argue. Gm avoided the final 2 quarts to get 10s of millions of dollars in epa credits because that's how much epa credits are worth to a manufacturer. The Under fill is so the car gets better gas mileage. The underfill is much less friction at highway speeds, better highway gas mileage without the final 2 quarts added. the parts rotating in the DCT are either up in the air or they are in a thick oil The thick oil is additional resistance which adds up during 30 miles of 70mph cruising, aka, roughly 1 gallon of fuel consumption.
9000 miles of smiles and fun good for you Rick that's the reason for buying your C8 enjoying life. Looking forward towards your review on some winter driving.
Awesome tech Tuesday Rick!!! Seeing the filters at the change interval really was eye opening!!! Those things get really dark quite quickly when you drive the wheels off these amazing C8’s!!! It was sweet to hear that that C8-R edition is headed here to Montana!!! I hope it ends up here in Missoula!!! I’ve only seen 5 of these unbelievable dream machines here and not often! Absolutely Love the ride segment! You had Emilia Hartford in it!!! Still dreaming but one day I’ll be driving!!!!!!
It was done on purpose to get credit for better gas mileage so they underfilled the transmission purposely to get credit for the EPA mileage. "In 95% of C8 transmission problems, it is because the fluid pickup gulped air at the back of the DCT trans pan...Steep downslopes can cause it to occur or heavy braking, the dct fluid sloshes forward and the pickup gulps air. When a shift is commanded, it had hydraulic fluid to physically engage one shaft/clutch in the dct but not the fluid necessary to do the other... so gearing/components that should never conflict.... Do Conflict. The end of the dct. (either instantly or inevitably with time and further wear) New dct needed. Meanwhile, BG is bottlenecked by dct production. So asking GM for a new dct is like asking them for a new car It's not 20g you are asking for...That DCT is the bottleneck ingredient which is slowing down BG. They lose an entire 80g c8 sale when they give you the dct instead of BG. 20 and 80... It's 100g swing to them, to part ways with a dct in a warranty claim Adding the extra 2 quarts solves it from ever happening in the first place. We tried to explain to everyone to do this and the "experts" did everything to correct us and tell us we were wrong. So we gave up for a while. We knew there would eventually be 100 posts with broken c8's in the shop and with rough shifting characteristics, and then maybe you guys would be willing to listen instead of argue. Gm avoided the final 2 quarts to get 10s of millions of dollars in epa credits because that's how much epa credits are worth to a manufacturer. The Under fill is so the car gets better gas mileage. The underfill is much less friction at highway speeds, better highway gas mileage without the final 2 quarts added. the parts rotating in the DCT are either up in the air or they are in a thick oil The thick oil is additional resistance which adds up during 30 miles of 70mph cruising, aka, roughly 1 gallon of fuel consumption.
@@arthurculver2773 well if it's underfilled any transmission would have more friction on it, I can tell you about this but Rick can't because he's an employee of GM, and if they said anything officially they would get fined by the EPA. Rick in another video even said that if you're going to use the car for the track you should put in two extra quarts, hint hint hint, they know. The transmission is made by tremec, they've been making transmissions forever if you can't trust them who could you trust?
My dealership drained all the fluid, said they had a maintenance memo from gm to drain it. They topped it off per the same memo. Used some special tool to add the extra
I think you should have watched the video more closely, listen to what Chuck said to him about the 2 quarts of oil. Hint hint hint. It's more about the oil than the filter. If you don't understand that go to Corvette forum and read it there. Put the two quarts in. No charge .Dealer should add 21/2 qts. DCT fluid, changes filter, changed engine oil and filter at 6200 miles. All at no charge.
Great info, as always!
Largest corvette dealer taking orders at MSRP.....Rick whats up? Thanks for your updates 👍Heard some bad C8 news coming out of Raiders camp. Don't drink and drive C8's.
Putting in those miles Rick, Love it. I have rolled just over 9000 in the first year of ownership in my 2020.
Rick, good tech Tuesday reminder on the DCT filter & Chucks reminder to inform the service advisor that the additional trans fluid has been added. Make sure the advisor notes it on the work detail sheet. The beautiful ride segment - such spectacular care is shown here. Owners of Corvettes = SPECIAL ENTHUSIASTS.
Major problem with DCT transmissions. GM has opened an investigation.
It was done on purpose to get credit for better gas mileage so they underfilled the transmission purposely to get credit for the EPA mileage.
"In 95% of C8 transmission problems, it is because the fluid pickup gulped air at the back of the DCT trans pan...Steep downslopes can cause it to occur or heavy braking, the dct fluid sloshes forward and the pickup gulps air. When a shift is commanded, it had hydraulic fluid to physically engage one shaft/clutch in the dct but not the fluid necessary to do the other... so gearing/components that should never conflict.... Do Conflict. The end of the dct. (either instantly or inevitably with time and further wear) New dct needed.
Meanwhile, BG is bottlenecked by dct production. So asking GM for a new dct is like asking them for a new car It's not 20g you are asking for...That DCT is the bottleneck ingredient which is slowing down BG. They lose an entire 80g c8 sale when they give you the dct instead of BG. 20 and 80... It's 100g swing to them, to part ways with a dct in a warranty claim
Adding the extra 2 quarts solves it from ever happening in the first place. We tried to explain to everyone to do this and the "experts" did everything to correct us and tell us we were wrong. So we gave up for a while. We knew there would eventually be 100 posts with broken c8's in the shop and with rough shifting characteristics, and then maybe you guys would be willing to listen instead of argue. Gm avoided the final 2 quarts to get 10s of millions of dollars in epa credits because that's how much epa credits are worth to a manufacturer.
The Under fill is so the car gets better gas mileage. The underfill is much less friction at highway speeds, better highway gas mileage without the final 2 quarts added. the parts rotating in the DCT are either up in the air or they are in a thick oil The thick oil is additional resistance which adds up during 30 miles of 70mph cruising, aka, roughly 1 gallon of fuel consumption.
9000 miles of smiles and fun good for you Rick that's the reason for buying your C8 enjoying life. Looking forward towards your review on some winter driving.
Mr. Conti I only have 776 miles on my 2021 C8 HTC. I guess I need to start driving it more! Rick,,Stop Dreaming and Start Driving!! Keep it real 👍✌👊
Awesome tech Tuesday Rick!!! Seeing the filters at the change interval really was eye opening!!! Those things get really dark quite quickly when you drive the wheels off these amazing C8’s!!! It was sweet to hear that that C8-R edition is headed here to Montana!!! I hope it ends up here in Missoula!!! I’ve only seen 5 of these unbelievable dream machines here and not often! Absolutely Love the ride segment! You had Emilia Hartford in it!!! Still dreaming but one day I’ll be driving!!!!!!
Nice, sunny and warm in Florida 😁
Glad you enjoyed the game.... Great video.
Nice Job and love the new C8R.
I have heard about transmission issues. GM needs to address this or the 670 hp will be a nightmare on the transmission
It was done on purpose to get credit for better gas mileage so they underfilled the transmission purposely to get credit for the EPA mileage.
"In 95% of C8 transmission problems, it is because the fluid pickup gulped air at the back of the DCT trans pan...Steep downslopes can cause it to occur or heavy braking, the dct fluid sloshes forward and the pickup gulps air. When a shift is commanded, it had hydraulic fluid to physically engage one shaft/clutch in the dct but not the fluid necessary to do the other... so gearing/components that should never conflict.... Do Conflict. The end of the dct. (either instantly or inevitably with time and further wear) New dct needed.
Meanwhile, BG is bottlenecked by dct production. So asking GM for a new dct is like asking them for a new car It's not 20g you are asking for...That DCT is the bottleneck ingredient which is slowing down BG. They lose an entire 80g c8 sale when they give you the dct instead of BG. 20 and 80... It's 100g swing to them, to part ways with a dct in a warranty claim
Adding the extra 2 quarts solves it from ever happening in the first place. We tried to explain to everyone to do this and the "experts" did everything to correct us and tell us we were wrong. So we gave up for a while. We knew there would eventually be 100 posts with broken c8's in the shop and with rough shifting characteristics, and then maybe you guys would be willing to listen instead of argue. Gm avoided the final 2 quarts to get 10s of millions of dollars in epa credits because that's how much epa credits are worth to a manufacturer.
The Under fill is so the car gets better gas mileage. The underfill is much less friction at highway speeds, better highway gas mileage without the final 2 quarts added. the parts rotating in the DCT are either up in the air or they are in a thick oil The thick oil is additional resistance which adds up during 30 miles of 70mph cruising, aka, roughly 1 gallon of fuel consumption.
@@jamesnoahandersonjr76 wow over 2 or 3 mpg.would you trust the DCT.
@@arthurculver2773 well if it's underfilled any transmission would have more friction on it, I can tell you about this but Rick can't because he's an employee of GM, and if they said anything officially they would get fined by the EPA. Rick in another video even said that if you're going to use the car for the track you should put in two extra quarts, hint hint hint, they know. The transmission is made by tremec, they've been making transmissions forever if you can't trust them who could you trust?
Good evening Rick.. this is Vic. another great episode thanks for the great information…👍🏽
Can’t believe that ZR1 is still hanging around! Great rides segment as always! 🔥🔥🔥
its sold, just not shipped.. (wink)
😉😎👍
I was wondering the same thing--an awesome car!!
Rick - when you were asking Chuck how his nap was, for just a second I thought he gave you a different "finger" 🙂
very nice.
My dealership drained all the fluid, said they had a maintenance memo from gm to drain it. They topped it off per the same memo. Used some special tool to add the extra
I got my C8R the other day. In the form of a Hot Wheels toy.
Whats the name of the song playing at the end of the video when showing the rides?
Can't Wait -Anna Yve and Jim Yosef
I was at that car show and saw Jennifer’s C7
Are the headlights brighter on the C8s than the C7s? Ty
Will the extra 2 Quarts of transmission fluid be included in the C8 Z06?
Yes it will
Hi Rick,
When should I add the 2 quarts And the filter to my C8? And what is the cost for that . I Have about 2600 miles on my car right now. Thanks
Rick, with all the great content you produce and all the time you put in to do it. One question how do you stay married?
At first I thought u said Joe Montana. For the c8r.
Hey Rick I sent you email bud! Keep up the good content!
Another great video Rick!
Great show Rick!
Great job fellas!
@5:25 min. Your baby pooped on you.
LOL
I'm curious why you are changing your filter so often. I thought the recommended interval was 22,500 miles.
Probably because labor is free
@@robertmartin265 true, but it's still silly
@@emptybeerkann he was probably curious what it looked like. I would be
I think you should have watched the video more closely, listen to what Chuck said to him about the 2 quarts of oil. Hint hint hint. It's more about the oil than the filter. If you don't understand that go to Corvette forum and read it there. Put the two quarts in. No charge .Dealer should add 21/2 qts. DCT fluid, changes filter, changed engine oil and filter at 6200 miles. All at no charge.
@@jamesnoahandersonjr76 ya. What’s up with that?