What type of transmission fluid does a Freightliner take?
O’Reilly Conventional Transmission Fluid Dexron III-H/Mercon 1 Quart.
What type of transmission fluid do I need?
Dexron III/Mercon – This is one of the most common fluids on the market. Most GM and Ford units call for this type of ATF, as well as many imports. If your owners manual recommends any form of Dexron, or any Mercon – other than Mercon V – this is the fluid you want.
What is the best transmission fluid to use?
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 ATF the same as gear oil?
While some manual transmissions now use automatic transmission fluid (ATF), most manuals use a variety of fluids for optimal engine and gear function. Gear oil isn’t the same thing as ATF, and knowing the differences can make or break your car. Gear oil works to lubricate and prevent corrosion in a manual transmission.
How do you check transmission fluid on a Freightliner?
Pull out the transmission fluid dipstick. This should be located at the back of the engine near the firewall. Wipe it off, replace it, then pull it out again. Using the markings at the bottom of the dipstick, check the transmission fluid level.
What happens when you use the wrong transmission fluid?
Using the wrong fluid can cause poor lubrication, overheating, and possibly transmission failure. A mechanic might not be able to reverse the damage, even by flushing the transmission. Mistakenly adding motor oil or brake fluid can also destroy your transmission.
Can ATF be used as engine oil?
ATF, however, is not formulated for use in automotive engines and shouldn’t be used to replace a traditional engine-flush or cleaning product for several reasons. First, the detergency, or cleaning power, of ATF is much less than motor oil. Finally, ATF can alter the viscosity of the oil, reducing wear protection.
What kind of lubricants do Freightliner Trucks use?
The information in this publication applies to Series 55, Series 50, Series 60, MBE 900, MBE 4000, DD5, DD8, DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines used in On-Highway applications.
What kind of fluids are used in Allison transmissions?
Allison Approved Fluids that are synthetic based offer improved viscosity that other fluids can’t offer. Only Allison Approved transmission fluids are formulated for the unique components of an Allison Automatic.
What are the new engine oil categories for Freightliner?
New Engine Oil Categories Training – Transition from CJ-4 (PC-10) to CK-4 & FA-4 (PC-11) Below is a presentation that reviews the new engine oil categories, API FA-4 and API CK-4, in addition to reviewing new Detroit Fluid Specifications and oil drain intervals.
What kind of transmission fluid does GM use?
GM Original Equipment™ Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission Fluid by ACDelco®. ACDelco DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid is the most recent release in the well-established DEXRON series of automotive transmission fluids.