Is ATF 4 transmission fluid synthetic?
Valvoline ATF+4® is a high-quality synthetic transmission fluid specifically engineered to protect and prolong the life of Chrysler automatic transmissions.
What is the difference between synthetic transmission fluid and regular transmission fluid?
A synthetic product provides more resistance to oxidation and can even improve your overall fuel economy. Because a synthetic-based fluid can be engineered more exactly for viscosity, (the thickness of the fluid) it can often meet lubricating and viscosity standards better than a petroleum-based product.
Can I mix ATF and ATF 4?
MaxLife® ATF, ATF +4 and DEXRON® VI are all synthetic transmission fluids. Is it OK to mix synthetic ATF with a conventional and/or synthetic blend ATF? Yes. Synthetic ATF and conventional fluids are 100 percent compatible with each other.
Can you mix synthetic with regular transmission fluid?
Is it OK to mix synthetic ATF with a conventional and/or synthetic blend ATF? Yes. Synthetic ATF and conventional fluids are 100 percent compatible with each other.
Is the ATF + 4 fluid compatible with ATF?
If they state that they are compatible with ATF+4?, they may work well, especially for those unsure of which fluid to use. The Center for Quality Assurance warned us to check the label for Chrysler?s license number, and to make sure the fluid is on their list of ATF+4? licensed and tested fluids.
Can you use ATF in a manual transmission?
The answer is a qualified, “Yes.” All engines need lubrication of some kind. Automatic transmissions use a special kind of fluid that serves a dual purpose by lubricating moving parts like a motor oil and also keeping the transmission from overheating like a coolant.
When to use ATF + 4 in a minivan?
If you have a newer 4-speed electronic shift transmission (A-604) starting in the 1990’s, you must use ATF+4. Many minivan transmissions were ruined by shops filling them with cheaper Dexron fluid, which causes “torque shudder” in the lockup converters, to quickly wear them out.
Is it OK to mix synthetic transmission fluid with regular?
Yes. Synthetic ATF and conventional fluids are 100 percent compatible with each other. In respect to this, can you mix different transmission fluids? Some transmission fluids are very incompatible with different transmission types as they use different additives in the fluids.