Can you add automatic transmission fluid to diesel fuel?
No. While it may offer some cleaning inside your engine, you also risk damaging some components. There are a lot of different additives in different transmission fluids, none of them meant for combustion in a diesel engine.
What transmission fluid does Duramax take?
LB7 Duramax Oil, Fluid, And Filter Specs
| Fluid Type: | Part #: |
|---|---|
| Manual Transfer Case | Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid ACDelco 10-9240 – Replaced by Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (AC Delco 10-9243) |
| Front Differential Fluid | SAE 80W-90 |
| Rear Differential Fluid | SAE 75W-90 |
What kind of transmission oil does a 6.6 Duramax take?
6.6L Duramax Fluid Specifications & Capacities
| Engine oil | 15W-40 |
|---|---|
| 5W-40 | |
| 10W-30 | |
| Engine coolant | 50/50 DEX-COOL 12346290 engine coolant , distilled water |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 2001 – 2005 (5 spd) |
Can you prime a diesel fuel filter with transmission fluid?
On older mechanical diesels, priming the fuel filters with ATF is an old trick, that provides extra lubrication to the pump and injectors and the ATF will burn just like diesel fuel in those old engines with just a little smoke when first cranked after the fuel filter change.
Can you add too much diesel Kleen?
You would have to add gallons per tank before you got close to adding too much. A 7.3 would probably run on the stuff – it runs on just about anything. The damage you are doing by adding more than the recommended amount is to your wallet.
Can you put transmission fluid in fuel filter?
Just getting ready to change the fuel filter in my truck and my pops swears that filling the filter with automatic transmission fluid is the best way to clean the injectors and it is absolutely safe, as he’s been doing this for a number of years on his diesels.
Is it safe to add transmission fluid to fuel tank?
I’ve been told by several diesel mechanics that I should add 1 qt. of transmission fluid to my fuel tank periodically as this would help to lube the injection pump and clean also. Is this safe or an urban legend or a total waste of money? What color is tranny fluid.
How many Dexron 6 transmission fluid are left?
Only 1 left in stock – order soon. . . Only 13 left in stock – order soon. . Only 18 left in stock – order soon. . Only 2 left in stock (more on the way). . Only 12 left in stock (more on the way).
What kind of transmission fluid does GM use?
GM OE DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid is the most recent release in the well-established DEXRON series of automotive transmission fluids. It provides consistent shift performance, even in extreme conditions.
What kind of transmission fluid does ACDelco use?
ACDelco GM OE DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid is the most recent release in the well-established DEXRON series of automotive transmission fluids. It provides consistent shift performance, even in extreme conditions.