Automatic Transmission Fluid

Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Improves fuel efficiency, reduces transmission temperatures and increases transmission life. Provides unsurpassed thermal stability and up to five times the service life of conventional ATFs. Delivers maximum protection for towing and other severe-duty applications.

Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

Synthetic Powershift Transmission Fluids

Synthetic Supershift Racing Transmission Fluid

Torque-Drive Synthetic ATF

Automatic Transmission Efficiency and Life

Product Code: ATFAmsoil ATF

AMSOIL ATF Exceeds Latest General Motors DEXRON®-III Requirements

Use where ATF is recommended in Mobile or Stationary Hydraulic and Power Steering units.

As automatic transmissions have become increasingly complex, the performance requirements of transmission fluids have increased. Reduced fluid sump volumes, continuously slipping torque converter clutches, six-speed transmissions and increased power densities significantly increase the level of stress put on a lubricant. In response, General Motors recently introduced a higher quality factory fill ATF, and in order to ensure their transmissions continue to receive adequate protection, they have upgraded their DEXRON®-III specification for service fill transmission fluids.

“If we look at the kinds of fluids that are being blended out in the marketplace some of them are a long way away in terms of performance from our current factory fill, because they are still based on blends that had been formulated a number of years earlier,” said GM Transmission Fluid Group Leader Roy Fewkes. “The objective of the DEXRON® specification is to make sure that GM customers, wherever they are in the world, have a fluid that is appropriate for their transmission. So there was a need for us to upgrade the specification in order to make sure that the service fill fluids in the market are more representative of the factory fill performance that the transmission has been designed for.”

To ensure protection for transmissions with reduced sump volumes and higher operating temperatures, the new DEXRON®-III specification requires a longer Oxidation Test. Fluids are now required to maintain performance for 450 hours, up from 300. GM expects the new oxidation requirements will be the most difficult for lubricant manufacturers to meet. In addition, DEXRON®-III calls for quicker de-aeration times to accommodate smaller sump volumes.

Because today’s transmissions must handle increased torque and transmit more power, thermal stability is crucial for DEXRON®-III fluids. The combination of higher operating temperatures and reduced oil volumes calls for fluids that can not only maintain performance at higher temperatures, but also for longer periods of time.

Electronically controlled converter clutches, implemented to improve transmission efficiency and fuel economy, are sensitive to the frictional properties of lubricants. Because friction modifiers are adversely affected by increased temperatures and fluid oxidation, GM introduced a new EC3 Low Speed Friction Test to ensure friction performance is maintained for as long as possible.

The increased quality standards of the new DEXRON®-III specification could signal the end of Group I base stock use in ATF formulations. “The basic additive performance will essentially remain the same and people will have to adjust formulation in order to get them past things like the Oxidation Test,” says Fewkes. “But essentially what it {the new DEXRON®-III specification} is doing is driving the formulations away from Group I towards Group II base stocks.”

AMSOIL Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) exceeds the requirements of the new DEXRON®- III transmission fluid specification. It resists thermal and oxidative degradation up to three times longer than conventional fluids and twice as long as the new 450-hour DEXRON®-III test requirement. It protects clutches, planetary gears, valves, pumps and seals from damaging sludge and varnish deposits and ensures cool, smooth transmission operation for intervals up to three times longer than recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Transmission Fluid Evacuation Service:
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Recommended for applications requiring the following specifications:

  • GM; Dexron II, Dexron III (GM 6297M, 6417M)
  • Ford; Mercon, Mercon V
  • Chrysler; ATF+ through ATF+4
  • Allison; C-3 & C-4
  • Caterpillar; TO-2 & TO-3
  • Voith G1363
  • ZF; TE-ML-14C
  • Honda; Z-1
  • Mitsubishi Diamond SP II & III
  • GM Strasbourg (European Imports) and Opel
  • Toyota; Type T and T-IV
  • Vickers I 286S & M2950S

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

AMSOIL Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid exceeds the performance requirements for domestic and foreign automatic transmission fluid applications. AMSOIL ATF provides automatic transmissions, power steering units and hydraulic equipment with excellent lubricating protection and better performance over a wider temperature range than do conventional petroleum fluids.

Resists Oxidation and Thermal Degradation

AMSOIL ATF resists thermal and oxidative degradation up to three to five times longer than conventional transmission fluids do. It protects clutches, planetary gears, valves, pumps and seals from damaging sludge and varnish deposits. AMSOIL ATF helps prevent component overheating and ensures cooler, smoother transmission operation.

Provides Low Temperature Protection

AMSOIL ATF outperforms petroleum fluids in low temperature fluidity. In fact, AMSOIL ATF offers three times the cold temperature fluidity required by current automatic transmission fluid specifications. AMSOIL ATF provides easier starting, faster warm-ups, smoother shifting and improved fuel economy.

Anti-Wear Protection

AMSOIL ATF provides smooth shifting and long, trouble-free transmission life. In addition, the anti-wear additive package makes AMSOIL ATF an excellent lubricant in other hydraulic systems. In tests designed to measure wear characteristics under severe service and high pressure operating conditions, AMSOIL ATF far exceeds the requirements of hydraulic equipment manufacturers.

Extended Drain Intervals

AMSOIL ATF is formulated for extended drain intervals. Transmissions usually operate under severe service conditions. They are subjected to extensive idling, frequent short trips, cold temperature driving, sustained hot weather driving or trailer towing. When conventional transmission fluid is used, it should be changed every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. AMSOIL ATF should be changed at intervals up to three times longer than the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer.

APPLICATIONS

AMSOIL Synthetics Automatic Transmission Fluid is completely compatible with other synthetic and petroleum automatic transmission fluids. AMSOIL ATF is a universal, multifunctional fluid and greatly reduces the need for specialized fluid inventories and the possibilities of misapplication.

SERVICE LIFE

AMSOIL ATF has an expected fluid life of three times the automatic transmission manufacturer's recommendations. Drain intervals may be extended indefinitely when fluid analysis is used.


AMSOIL ATF Maximizes Automatic Transmission Efficiency and Life

Over 40 percent of total energy loss in an automatic transmission can be attributed to the act of pumping automatic transmission fluid to the transmission's working components during transfer of power. The mechanical efficiency of an automatic transmission is directly affected by the viscosity of the transmission fluid. When temperatures drop and cause ATF to thicken, transmission efficiency and power decline. Industry tests on torque loss demonstrate that a temperature increase of 150 degrees F increases transmission efficiency by up to 37.5 percent. In other words, as viscosity decreases, transmission efficiency increases. 

Higher quality automatic transmission fluids can have a profound impact on transmission efficiency. Automatic transmission fluids with lower cold temperature pumpability properties effectively keep transmissions running efficiently during cold weather, maximizing both trans- mission power and fuel economy. 

Brookfield Viscosity Test The Brookfield Viscosity Test gauges a transmission fluid's viscosity in cold temperature conditions. Current industry specifications dictate that Brookfield Viscosity not exceed 20,000 cP. While the average conventional transmission fluid has a Brookfield Viscosity of 15,000 cP, AMSOIL Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid far exceeds the minimum standard with a Brookfield Viscosity of 7,454 cP, ensuring maximum transmission efficiency and power even in the coldest winter temperatures. 

AMSOIL Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid exhibits out- standing oxidation stability, pre- venting viscosity increase that leads to reduced transmission efficiency and cold temperature performance. 

While the use of AMSOIL ATF ensures maximum transmission efficiency, its shear stability and premium anti-wear additives also ensure superior wear protection, exceeding industry standards in the Four-Ball Wear Test, FZG Test, Vickers Wear Test and Falex Extreme Pressure Test (see test results below).

ASTM Wear Tests

 


Synthetic Power Shift Transmission Fluids SAE 10W, 30, 50 
Product Codes: CTG, CTJ, CTL

AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids are Recommended for Applications Requiring the Following Specifications:

  • Caterpillar TO-4
  • Allison C-4
  • HD Torque and Drivetrain
  • Eaton Fuller CD-30 (SAE 30)
  • Eaton Fuller CD-50 (SAE 50)
AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids are specifically designed for heavy-duty Power shift transmissions. Formulated for extended drain intervals, AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids contain top-quality synthetic base stocks and a high level of top-quality additives selected specifically for Power shift transmission performance. They offer unmatched transmission friction performance, smooth brake operation, reduced gear and bearing wear and increased equipment life. AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids extend time between overhauls.

AMSOIL Synthetic SAE 50 Power shift Transmission Fluid exceeds Fuller CD-50 performance specification and is ideal for use in Fuller, Rockwell, Spicer, Fabco, Warner and other large truck manual transmissions.

Friction Characteristics
AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids are compatible with common metallic and nonmetallic friction materials. AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids' stable frictional characteristics eliminate the problems of excessive brake noise and vibration, clutch slippage, friction surface deposits and design material degradation.

AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids are formulated for fast, smooth clutch engagements and wet brake operations; excellent power transmission through clutches and synchronizers; and superior hydraulic fluid performance for servo equipped units.

Wear Protection
AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids exceed the wear requirements of the Caterpillar TO-4 specification. AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids are formulated without viscosity index improvers for superior shear stability. They maintain grade throughout service life, due to their superior shear stability, providing long-term protection against equipment wear, even when equipment is frequently subjected to sustained periods of applied pressure or high horsepower and high torque.

High and Low Temperature Performance
In high temperatures, AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids dependably protect components from wear. Their superior oxidative and thermal stability inhibits the formation of varnish, deposits and sludge so equipment runs clean. AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids are excellent heat transfer fluids and may help hot-running equipment operate up to 50°F cooler and keep them running in their optimal temperature range. In low temperatures, AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids flow readily for dependable startup and post-startup protection.

Copper Corrosion, Rust and Foam Inhibition
AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids protect equipment from copper corrosion and rust, even during equipment storage. AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Trans- mission Fluids do not foam in service, protecting equipment from the metal-to-metal contact and wear that occurs with use of foam-filled fluids.

Installation
AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids are fully compatible with other fluids used in power shift applications. To install AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids, drain the fluid in the system,, replace the filter (if so equipped) and install the appropriate AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluid.

Service Life
AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids provide two to five times the service life of conventional petroleum fluids if AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids are kept free of dirt and moisture.

AMSOIL Synthetic Power shift Transmission Fluids may be used for 250,000 miles or five years (whichever comes first) in manual transmissions.

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Super ShiftSuper Shift Racing Transmission Fluid
Formulated for high horsepower and high torque applications.

Product Code: ART

AMSOIL Super Shift Racing Transmission Fluid Recommended for Applications Requiring the Following Specifications:

  • Caterpillar TO-4
  • Allison C-4
  • Ford Type F

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic Super shift Racing Transmission Fluid is specifically formulated for automatic transmissions operating in high horsepower and high torque conditions. AMSOIL Super shift Transmission Fluid contains top-quality additives selected specifically for racing applications. Its unmatched transmission friction performance provides high holding capacity for maximum torque transfer and brake power, reduced wear and longer clutch plate life. Super shift virtually eliminates slippage, promotes positive clutch engagement and improves overall shift performance, helping racers improve on elapsed times.

Wear Protection
Synthetic Super shift contains a robust additive system for extra protection, and its shear stable base oils prevent viscosity loss throughout its service life. Super shift provides long-term protection against equipment wear, even when the equipment is frequently subjected to sustained periods of applied pressure or high horsepower and high torque. Clutches, bearings and bushings last longer, saving money on transmission repairs.

Extreme Temperature Performance
AMSOIL Synthetic Super shift Racing Transmission Fluid is highly effective against heat and wear, reducing transmission temperature and minimizing or eliminating burned up transmissions. Its superior oxidative and thermal stability inhibits the formation of varnish, deposits and sludge so equipment runs clean. Super shift is an excellent heat transfer fluid and may help hot-running equipment operate up to 50° F cooler and keep them running in their optimal temperature range. In low temperatures, Synthetic Super-shift Transmission Fluid flows readily for dependable startup and post-startup protection.

Copper Corrosion, Rust and Foam Inhibition
AMSOIL Synthetic Super shift Racing Transmission Fluid protects equipment from copper corrosion and rust, even during equipment storage. It does not foam in service, protecting equipment from the metal-to-metal contact and wear that occurs with use of foam-filled fluids.

COMPATIBILITY
AMSOIL Synthetic Super shift Racing Transmission Fluid is fully compatible with other fluids. However, a mixture of AMSOIL Super shift and another oil will decrease performance and offer a shorter service life than pure AMSOIL Synthetic Super shift Racing Transmission Fluid.

RECOMMENDATIONS
AMSOIL Super Shift Racing Transmission Fluid is recommended for automatic transmissions that are coupled to high horsepower, high torque engines. It is also recommended where heavy loads place a high demand on transmissions. Recommended where CAT TO-4, Allison C-4 or Ford Type F is required. Suggested automatic transmission applications:

• Drag Racing Cars and Trucks
• Monster Trucks
• Stock Cars
• Off Road 4x4 Vehicles
• Trailer Towing Vehicles
• Buses
• Moving Vans
• Box Trucks
• Street Hot Rods

Note: AMSOIL Super Shift Transmission Fluid is NOT recommended as a replacement for Ford Mercon, GM Dexron or Chrysler ATF+ type fluids in passenger vehicles and truck transmissions as it may cause erratic shift patterns, chattering or noise. AMSOIL is not responsible for transmission performance inconsistent with those specifications listed, where no modifications have been made from the original manufacturer’s design.

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