A True Universal Fluid
Automatic transmission technology has been quickly evolving over the past few years. Six speed transmissions are becoming more common, and automakers are demanding higher quality,
longer lasting transmission fluids to protect these transmissions. Vehicle manufacturers require transmission fluidsmeet their specifications, but each vehicle manufacturer has its own set of specs, creating the need for several different types of transmission fluid.
General Motors, for example, now requires fluids meeting its DEXRON® VI specification. Established to provide extra protection for 2006 vehicles equipped with six-speed Hydra-Matic transmissions, DEXRON VI fluids are also recommended for transmissions built before the 2006 model year.DEXRON VI represents a significant upgrade over previous specifications. In order to minimize fluid degradation and ensure improved performance in extreme conditions, DEXRON VI fluids requiregreater oxidative and shear stability, foam performance and protection against pitting. According toGM, DEXRON VI fluids provide more than twice the durability and stability in friction tests than fluids meeting previous specifications.
Ford Motor Company, on the other hand, now requires use of fluids meeting its MERCON® Vspecification that requires improved anti-oxidation, antiwear and anti-shudder properties. Ford also introduced its MERCON SP specification in 2004. Designed for high-torque six-speed transmissions,
MERCON SP fluids have lower viscosity requirements and more stringent cold-temperature Brookfield viscosity requirements.
AMSOIL Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) exceeds the performance requirements fordomestic and foreign automatic transmission fluid applications, and is recommended for cars and truckscalling for DEXRON VI, MERCON V & SP, NAG 1 & 2 and Nissan Matic J & K transmission fluids.AMSOIL ATF provides automatic transmissions, power steering units and hydraulic equipmentwith excellent lubricating protection and better performance over a wider temperature range than conventional automatic transmission fluids.
• Resists thermal and oxidative degradation• Ensures cool transmission operation• Provides outstanding low-temperatureprotection• Improves fuel economy• Provides smooth shifting• Maximizes transmission performanceand service life• Reduces maintenance costs• Offers extended drain intervals
• A universal fluid
AMSOIL Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended for use up to 50,000 miles in severeservice and up to 100,000 miles in normal service, or according to the vehicle manufacturer recommended intervals, whichever is longer. Drain intervals may be extended further with oil analysis.AMSOIL Synthetic ATF is recommended for transmission, hydraulic and other applications requiringany of the following specifications:• GM DEXRON II, III & VI• Ford MERCON, MERCON V & SP• Chrysler ATF+ through ATF+4• Honda Z-1 (Not for use in CVT transmissions)• Toyota Type T and T-IV• Mitsubishi/Hyundai Diamond SP II & III• Allison C-3, C-4, Caterpillar TO-2• Voith G607, G1363• ZF TE-ML 14A, B & C• MB 236.1, 236.2, 236.6, 236.7, 236.9• BMW 7045E, JWS 3309, NAG 1 & 2• LT 71141 (ESSO), Nissan Matic D, J & K•Vickers I-286S & M-2950SExcellent for power steering units that use ATF.Not for use in CVT transmissions. To find out more about AMSOIL products Request a Free Catalog
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