What kind of transmission fluid should I use?
Super F ATI’s Super F transmission fluid is an effective ATF for use in Powerglides, Turbo 350 and 400, Torqueflite 727 and 904, and Ford C4 and C6 automatics. Super F is great for any non-electric transmission. Super F can also be used in high-performance street applications and is excellent for towing use.
What kind of fluids do I need for a CVT?
A CVT (constantly variable transmission, also called a “stepless transmission”) is not the same as an automatic transmission. As a result, they require different transmission fluids. Automatic transmission fluids generally come in quart or gallon bottles. Quite often quarts will come in a pack of six.
When to add oil to an automatic transmission?
Adding Automatic Transmissions don’t usually require fluid additions except during a transmission fluid change. Even in a new car you may notice your engine oil level slowly dropping in between oil changes.
Can you use automatic transmission fluid from Europe?
Manufacturers use a variety of approaches, and many American cars can’t use the same automatic transmission fluids as vehicles from Europe or Asia. There’s one golden rule with automatic transmission fluid: always buy the grade that the maker of your vehicle recommends. Not doing so can be disastrous.
What is the best synthetic transmission fluid?
The best transmission fluid is the Mobil 1 112980 Synthetic ATF, which promotes excellent lubrication, smooth shifting, cooler operating temperatures and long life.
What are the different types of transmission fluid?
There are two main types of transmission fluid: Dexron and Mercon. Dexron is the trade name for a group of technical specifications of ATF created by GM.
What are the types of ATF?
These days there are a number of different types of ATF available, each formulated for specific types of transmissions. The most common types are Dexron/Mercon and Multi-Vehicle Synthetic.
What type of fluid is ATF?
Mobil Type F ATF is an automatic transmission fluid that is made from high quality base oils with viscosity index improvers, antioxidants, anti-wear agents, defoamants and special additives to provide the controlled frictional characteristics of a Type F fluid in automatic transmission applications.