Which differential fluid should I use?
Use the highest-quality gear oil you can afford to fill the differential. The weight and capacity will be listed in your owner’s manual; your differential will usually hold as much as 3 quarts. Be sure to read that manual, though, because some limited-slip differentials require a secondary friction-modifying additive.
Can you put transmission fluid in a differential?
Always use the manufacturer’s recommendations for differential fluid. If you have a manual transmission, it may be the same. However, putting automatic transmission fluid in will literally cook everything in the the differential.
What kind of differential fluid does an ATV use?
Use in ATV and UTV transmissions and differentials, including those made by Polaris*, Honda*, Yamaha*, Kawasaki*, Can-Am* and Suzuki*. Follow the original equipment manufacturer’s oil change recommendation. AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Transmission & Differential Fluid is Warranty Secure, keeping your factory warranty intact.
What kind of differential fluid does a BMW use?
The OEM ATF is a ZF Lifeguard 6 which carries a Dexron VI (D6) rating. BMW refers to it as “ATF 2”. Cars that originally used D6 cannot use D4 (all 6- and 8-speed automatics) so keep track of what oil is in your transmission. The BMW 8-speed automatic is made by ZF and was used mostly in mid-2010s RWD and AWD models.
Why do we use AMSOIL transmission and differential fluid?
Extreme pressures and high torque generated during severe-duty operation cause oils formulated for standard service to lose viscosity due to shear, placing components at risk of wear. AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Transmission & Differential Fluid boasts outstanding film strength and resists extreme pressures.
What does GL mean for transmission and differential fluid?
The American Petroleum Institute (API) issues GL ratings. The fluid must be compatible with the various metals used in transmissions and differentials. So while a higher GL rating means better fluid shear resistance, it may be harmful to certain types of metal (brass synchro rings for example).
How is differential fluid used in a car?
Differential fluid is the oil that is used to lubricate gear boxes in many automobiles. The differential, or gear box, is the component that is used to translate the rotation of the transmission , usually via a drive shaft , to the drive wheels.
Extreme pressures and high torque generated during severe-duty operation cause oils formulated for standard service to lose viscosity due to shear, placing components at risk of wear. AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Transmission & Differential Fluid boasts outstanding film strength and resists extreme pressures.
How can I check the quality of differential fluid?
It is often possible to check the quality of differential fluid by removing the fill plug on the side of the gear box. If fluid drips out that usually means it is full, and the fluid can be checked for unpleasant odors or signs of contamination.
Which is the best transmission fluid for ATV?
AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Transmission & Differential Fluid boasts outstanding film strength and resists extreme pressures. It protects heavily loaded, high-torque gears and bearings against wear in the most severe operating conditions.