What is the best brand of ATF?
Our top pick for the best transmission fluid is the Castrol Transmax Dex/Merc ATF. It works for the majority of domestic cars out there and delivers great results. If you’re looking for something even more wallet-friendly, check out the ACDelco Dexron VI Synthetic ATF.
Is Synthetic ATF worth it?
Because of superior engineering, the synthetic fluid is better at lubricating your transmission and is able to sustain its viscosity in a broad temperature range. You can be assured that in using these synthetic fluids your vehicle will perform better, even in extreme temperature conditions.
Is Valvoline Maxlife ATF good?
This is one of the best full synthetic transmission fluids I have ever used, and especially at this price! Other brands will cost you three times this much, and are truly no better than this Valvoline Max Life brand.
Is the Toyota ATF transmission a good thing?
The Toyota ATF is really good stuff, and if you go to any of the Toyota 4WD forums (Pradopoint, Lcool), there’s a lot of discussion about the merits of the factory oil and the alternatives. Over the 100,000km cycle, it’s likely the hardest working transmission will be in the big 4WDs.
Is the Toyota WS ATF a re-branded Mobil Oil?
Given every multi ATF that meets type T-IV specifications also happens to meet dexIII there cant be major differences viscosity or additive wise. As I have also heard that the Toyota WS ATF is a re-branded Mobil oil .
Is the Toyota Multi ATF backwards compatible with Dexron III?
No it’s not. Toyota went from recommending Dexron III to type T-IV with no fundamental changes transmission wise and say the oil is backwards compatible. Given every multi ATF that meets type T-IV specifications also happens to meet dexIII there cant be major differences viscosity or additive wise.
Why do I need to change my ATF oil?
Modern ATF doesn’t break down with age and lose it’s lubrication properties like old ATF did. That’s the only reason you used to needed to change it, because it would lose it’s ability to lube bearings and keep wet clutches engaging smoothly. Old ATF was hydraulic oil with red dye and some basic friction modifiers.
What can I use as a substitute for Toyota ATF-WS?
Click to expand… The use of Genuine Toyota ATF-WS is recommended. The use of additives or aftermarket fluids that are considered compatible or substitutes may result in shift concerns and damage to the internal transmission components. ATF-WS is NOT compatible with T-IV or Dexron ATF.
Which is the best type of ATF to use?
The big step forward over Types A and F is the addition of friction modifiers – molecules that coat surfaces, thus reducing friction and heat buildup. Dexron and Mercon are the basis for many other ATFs sold under different names. Highly Friction Modified (HFM) Fluids are synthetics.
Is the Toyota ATF-WS transmission compatible with Dexron ATF?
The use of additives or aftermarket fluids that are considered compatible or substitutes may result in shift concerns and damage to the internal transmission components. ATF-WS is NOT compatible with T-IV or Dexron ATF.
Are there substitutes for Polaris AGL and demand Drive fluid?
AMSOIL makes Polaris dedicated replacements for the AGL and Demand Drive Fluid and that’s been in my RZR. I recently changed rear Polaris AGL fluid and front Demand drive fluid in my Brutus HD.