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Transmission
Fluid Evacuation Service:
Bulletin
From Filter Manufacturers Council(16k PDF)
ATF and Transmission Filter Change Procedures
(45k PDF)
AMSOIL
Transmission fluid recommendations for Cars and Light Duty
Trucks
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid
(ATL) is engineered to exceed the requirements of GM, Ford and
Toyota where low-viscosity oil is required. The
highly-specialized properties of this light-bodied fluid provide
outstanding performance without compromising protection, even in
severe operating conditions.
Automatic transmissions have
become increasingly complex as vehicle manufacturers strive to
improve efficiency while satisfying consumer demands. Smaller,
smoother-shifting transmissions with longer fluid life
capabilities and heavier load capacities are now standard.
Traditional ATFs, however, are unable to meet these extreme
requirements, and new fluids have emerged with each new
advancement in transmission engineering. AMSOIL, with its
original introduction of a synthetic ATF in 1980, remains the
leader in transmission fluid quality. AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel
Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid is formulated with the
highest-quality components to exceed the most stringent industry
standards. The quality and performance of AMSOIL Synthetic ATF is
guaranteed.
Fully Fortified
• Anti-wear/extreme-pressure
agents—Extend gear life
• Durable friction modifiers—Anti-shudder
• Anti-oxidants—Extend fluid life
• Seal conditioners—Reduce leaks
• Detergents and dispersants—Keep clean and control
deposits
• Corrosion inhibitors—Control rust
• Anti-foam agents—Improve hydraulic function
EXCEPTIONAL HOT- AND
COLD-TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
Thermal Stability – Hot temperatures are
no excuse for poor reliability. Naturally heat-resistant and
heavily fortified with anti-oxidants, AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel
Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid exceeds the most demanding
oxidation requirements. It delivers outstanding protection
against sludge and varnish deposits that clog narrow oil passages
and contribute to clutch glazing. AMSOIL Fuel Efficient ATF
protects hot-running transmissions.
Cold-Temperature
Fluidity – Cold, thick automatic transmission
fluid lengthens shift times and reduces energy efficiency (fuel
economy). AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient ATF is wax-free and
delivers extraordinary cold-flow per formance (<-60°F
pour point). It helps improve shifting response and energy
efficiency while reducing warm-up times.
OUTSTANDING WEAR PROTECTION
Varying speeds and loads causes torque multiplication and extreme
stress on gears and bearings. To prevent wear damage resulting
from insufficient fluid film, AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient ATF
is formulated with high film strength (shear stability) and a
select anti-wear/extreme-pressure additive that develops a
boundary layer of protection between metal surfaces. Even though
AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid is a
low-viscosity, fuel-efficient fluid, it has demonstrated its
ability to protect as well as or better than higher-viscosity
fluids in the most severe industry tests.
FRICTION DURABILITY
Today’s transmissions are smaller and must withstand higher
horsepower and torque while delivering smoother shifts, all with
longer fluid life recommendations. AMSOIL Synthetic ATF is
formulated with friction modifier additives that deliver
outstanding clutch-holding capacity (static friction),
torque-transfer ability (dynamic friction) and anti-shudder
properties (slipping torqueconverter clutches).
EXTENDS FLUID SERVICE LIFE
Modern transmissions are smaller in design, yet are called upon
to deliver smoother shifts and longer fluid-life capabilities in
higher-horsepower and higher-torque conditions. AMSOIL placed
great emphasis
on developing a fluid to effectively address the complex demands
related to friction. AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic
Transmission Fluid delivers outstanding clutch-holding capacity
(static friction), torque transfer ability (dynamic friction) and
anti-shudder properties (slipping torque-converter clutches).
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid is
recommended for automatic transmissions and other applications
requiring DEXRON® VI, MERCON® LV, SP or Toyota WS.
AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid
is backward compatible and replaces DEXRON® III fluids in
older GM automatic transmissions. (DEXRON® VI specification
supersedes the obsolete DEXRON® III in GM vehicles.)
*Not for use with CVT or Ford Type F applications.
EXTENDED FLUID SERVICE LIFE
Most drivers are unaware that transmissions commonly operate
under severe service and require shorter fluid drain intervals.
AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid is a
long-life fluid capable of extended service intervals. It
provides an extra margin of protection, especially when fluid
change intervals are missed or during heavy use; even during
abuse. Drivers can count on AMSOIL Fuel Efficient ATF to provide
protection beyond conventional fluids.
| SERVICE LIFE |
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Recommendation for cars and light
duty trucks
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| Specification |
Normal Service*
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Severe Service*
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| DEXRON® VI |
100,000 miles (160,000 km)
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50,000 miles (80,000 km)
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| MERCON® LV, SP |
Follow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations
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| Toyota WS |
100,000 miles (160,000 km)
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60,000 miles (96,000 km)
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HEALTH &
SAFETY
This product is not expected to cause health concerns when used
for the intended application and according to the recommendations
in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). MSDS's are
available upon request at 715-392-7101 or on the AMSOIL website. Keep Out of Reach
of Children. Don't pollute. Return used oil to
collection centers.
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TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
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AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel
Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL)
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C,
cSt (ASTM D-445)
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6.0
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C,
cSt (ASTM D-445)
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29.8
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Viscosity Index (ASTM
D-2270)
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153
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Flash Point °C (°F)
(ASTM D-92)
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226 (439)
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Fire Point °C (°F) (ASTM
D-92)
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244 (471)
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Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM
D-97)
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-53 (-63)
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Four Ball Wear Test @ 75°C,
1200 rpm, 40 kg, 1 hr, Scar, mm (ASTM D-4172)
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0.40
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Brookfield Viscosity, cP (ASTM
D-2983)
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9050
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Copper Corrosion, 150°C, 3 hr
(ASTM D-130)
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1b
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