Transmission
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AMSOIL Transmission fluid
recommendations for Cars and Light Duty
Trucks
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity 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
Low-Viscosity 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
Low- Viscosity 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 Low-Viscosity ATF
protects hot-running transmissions.
Cold-Temperature
Fluidity – Cold, thick automatic
transmission fluid lengthens shift times and
reduces energy efficiency (fuel economy).
AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity 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
Low-Viscosity 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
Low-Viscosity 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 Low-Viscosity 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 Low-Viscosity Automatic
Transmission Fluid is recommended for automatic
transmissions and other applications requiring
DEXRON® VI, MERCON® LV, SP or Toyota WS.
AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity 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 Low-Viscosity 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
Low-Viscosity ATF to provide protection beyond
conventional fluids.
SERVICE
LIFE |
|
|
|
Recommendation for
cars and light duty
trucks
|
Specification |
Normal
Service*
|
Severe
Service*
|
DEXRON®
VI |
100,000 miles (160,000 km)
|
50,000 miles (80,000 km)
|
MERCON® LV, SP |
Follow vehicle
manufacturer's
recommendations
|
Toyota
WS |
100,000 miles (160,000 km)
|
60,000 miles (96,000 km)
|
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 our website. Keep Out of Reach
of Children. Don't pollute. Return
used oil to collection centers.
TYPICAL
TECHNICAL
PROPERTIES
|
AMSOIL
Synthetic Low-Viscosity
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
(ATL)
|
Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt
(ASTM D-445)
|
6.0
|
Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt
(ASTM D-445)
|
29.8
|
Viscosity
Index (ASTM
D-2270)
|
153
|
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM
D-92)
|
226
(439)
|
Fire Point °C (°F) (ASTM
D-92)
|
244
(471)
|
Pour
Point °C (°F) (ASTM
D-97)
|
-53
(-63)
|
Four Ball Wear Test @ 75°C,
1200 rpm, 40 kg, 1 hr,
Scar, mm (ASTM
D-4172)
|
0.40
|
Brookfield Viscosity, cP
(ASTM D-2983)
|
9050
|
Copper Corrosion, 150°C, 3
hr (ASTM D-130)
|
1b
|
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