Automatic Transmission Fluid, the oil contained inside automatic transaxles.
Automatic Transmission Fluid, the oil contained inside automatic transaxles.
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Can i use ATF for power steering?
Can i use ATF dexron3/mercon in power steering reservoir in my '04 toyota 4runner. owners manual calls for dexron 2 or 3. i don't know what mercon is.
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Is it a problem to use synthetic ATF as power steering fluid on the Land Rover LR3?
The power steering fluid on my LR3 is brown and muddy, so it needs to be renewed.
My local dealership reckons its power steering fluid should retail at around 167 cola cans per liter.
I have access to a LiquiMoly ATF product that retails for a far…
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Will increasing line pressure increase torque capacity?
I was wondering if one were to increase the line pressure sent to the clutch packs/bands on an A/T would that increase the torque capacity of said transmission? I figure it would because it would decrease amount of time needed for clutches to grab…
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Automatic Transmission - Reverse Flush, what is this procedure and why is it dangerous?
I recently, moments ago, saw in a post a mention of a reverse flush in reference to an automatic transmission fluid change. The responder mention the dangers of a reverse flush and that many of the quicky oil change places use this method. I've…
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Checking Transmission Fluid Condition
I have read a lot about transmission fluids, what good ATF looks like, and when to change it. But, I still have trouble defining the deterioration level of transmission fluid I extracted from my 2008 Camry (See attached image). It looks quite muddy…
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checking the transmission fluid
I put transmission fluid in my 2002 dodge 2500 van transmission. It keeps reading the same, but when I look at the back side of the stick after adding fluid, it looks like it is going up. Really odd.
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How does the ATF flow between torque converter and the transmission?
I was wondering how exactly the ATF flows between the torque converter and the Transmission, i couldnt see any hydraulic lines connecting the converter and the transmission, how exactly does the ATF circulate between the two parts?
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ATF in engine oops
I accidentally put 6 qts of ATF in my diesel engine. Ran for just a few minutes until I realized what I did. Drained all ATF and replaced with engine oil. What else should I do?
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Can i use Honda CVT fluid in a Honda ATF transmission?
I have some Honda CVT transmission fluid left over from my previous car (2007 Honda Civic). My current car does not have a CVT, but an ATF transmission instead (2004 Honda Civic). I know its bad to use ATF fluid in a CVT transmission, but is it ok…
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Can Dexron IID ATF be used in place of Dexron II ATF?
My vehicle manual states I must use Dexron II ATF fluid for my power steering.
When I shop around, I often find Dexron IID ATF locally. Can I use this, or must I find something without the D after the II?
NOTE: Vehicle is a 2001 Mitsubishi…
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Dexron III or Dexron III synthetic ATF
Should I continue to use Dexron III or the Dexron III synthetic ATF oil for my 1964 Buick Riviera?
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Automatic Transmission Fluids
Are Motorcraft MERCON, R circled, V and Valvoline DEX/MERC, For vehicles requiring DEXRON/MERCON compatible for my 2007 Ford Escape?
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What kind of transmission fluid do I put in my 2012 Ford Escape?
With some internet searches, is seems like the 2012 Ford Escape requires the MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid, but I haven't found an official source to confirm that. Can anyone provide an official source that says that is or is not correct?
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ATF Warmup (On a cold day)
it’s cold outside now and I was just wondering about my automatic transmission. If you brake fully and apply throttle but the car isn’t moving heat energy is added to the atf right? Would it be beneficial to do this on a cold morning to warmup the…
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Use Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid
Can we use Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) for a transmission that Manufacturer specified to use Toyota-IV?
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