What are the different categories of fluid service?
Less stringent design, examination, and testing are permitted for fluid service of lower hazard (Category D) and more stringent requirements are applied for more hazardous fluid service (Category M). All fluid services are considered Normal unless the owner designates them as Category D or Category M.
What are the rules for category M fluid service?
In addition, it may be desirable to use more stringent rules than those provided in Chapter VIII for Category M Fluid Service. For example, it may be considered appropriate to perform 100% radiographic examination rather than 20% (the requirement of Chapter VIII) or to double-contain a fluid that would otherwise be considered Category M.
What are the different types of transmission fluids?
It is typically colored red or green to distinguish it from motor oil and other fluids in the vehicle. This Technical Service Bulletin is designed to provide back ground into different transmission fluids past and present. General Purpose Transmission Fluids: Xtreme Type A ATF, Unimark Type F ATF
When did the Type F transmission fluid come out?
Type F Transmission Fluid: Ford Motor and Toyota introduced the Type F Transmission in 1967 as equivalence to the General Motors Type A Transmission Fluid.
It is typically colored red or green to distinguish it from motor oil and other fluids in the vehicle. This Technical Service Bulletin is designed to provide back ground into different transmission fluids past and present. General Purpose Transmission Fluids: Xtreme Type A ATF, Unimark Type F ATF
Which is the only fluids approved by Ford Motor Company?
MERCON®fluids are the only fluids approved by Ford Motor Company for their recommended application. The different MERCON fluids are unique fluids formulated for specific applications. Their specifications DO NOT overlap and use of fluids other than specified may cause reduced functionality or transmission damage.
What is the definition of category M fluid service?
The owner is guided in the classification for the piping system by the definition of Category M Fluid Service in Chapter I of ASME B31.3. Further, a guide to the application of these rules is provided in ASME B31.3, Appendix M, which contains a flow chart to assist the owner in classifying fluid services.
Type F Transmission Fluid: Ford Motor and Toyota introduced the Type F Transmission in 1967 as equivalence to the General Motors Type A Transmission Fluid.