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Transmission Fluid Evacuation Service:
Bulletin From Filter Manufacturers Council
(16k PDF)
ATF and Transmission Filter Change Procedures (45k PDF)
AMSOIL Transmission fluid recommendations for Cars and Light Duty Trucks
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL) is engineered to exceed the requirements of GM, Ford and Toyota where low-viscosity oil is required. The highly-specialized properties of this light-bodied fluid provide outstanding performance without compromising protection, even in severe operating conditions.
Automatic transmissions have become increasingly
complex as vehicle manufacturers strive to
improve efficiency while satisfying consumer
demands. Smaller, smoother-shifting
transmissions with longer fluid life
capabilities and heavier load capacities are now
standard. Traditional ATFs, however, are unable
to meet these extreme requirements, and new
fluids have emerged with each new advancement in
transmission engineering. AMSOIL, with its
original introduction of a synthetic ATF in
1980, remains the leader in transmission fluid
quality. AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity
Automatic Transmission Fluid is formulated with
the highest-quality components to exceed the
most stringent industry standards. The quality
and performance of AMSOIL Synthetic ATF is
guaranteed.
Fully Fortified
• Anti-wear/extreme-pressure
agents—Extend gear life
• Durable friction modifiers—Anti-shudder
• Anti-oxidants—Extend fluid life
• Seal conditioners—Reduce leaks
• Detergents and dispersants—Keep clean and
control deposits
• Corrosion inhibitors—Control rust
• Anti-foam agents—Improve hydraulic
function
EXCEPTIONAL HOT- AND
COLD-TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
Thermal Stability – Hot
temperatures are no excuse for poor reliability.
Naturally heat-resistant and heavily fortified
with anti-oxidants, AMSOIL Low- Viscosity
Automatic Transmission Fluid exceeds the most
demanding oxidation requirements. It delivers
outstanding protection against sludge and
varnish deposits that clog narrow oil passages
and contribute to clutch glazing. AMSOIL
Low-Viscosity ATF protects hot-running
transmissions.
Cold-Temperature Fluidity
– Cold, thick automatic transmission fluid
lengthens shift times and reduces energy
efficiency (fuel economy). AMSOIL Synthetic
Low-Viscosity ATF is wax-free and delivers
extraordinary cold-flow per formance (<-60°F
pour point). It helps improve shifting response
and energy efficiency while reducing warm-up
times.
OUTSTANDING WEAR
PROTECTION
Varying speeds and loads causes torque
multiplication and extreme stress on gears and
bearings. To prevent wear damage resulting from
insufficient fluid film, AMSOIL Synthetic
Low-Viscosity ATF is formulated with high film
strength (shear stability) and a select
anti-wear/extreme-pressure additive that
develops a boundary layer of protection between
metal surfaces. Even though AMSOIL Synthetic
Low-Viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid is a
low-viscosity, fuel-efficient fluid, it has
demonstrated its ability to protect as well as
or better than higher-viscosity fluids in the
most severe industry tests.
FRICTION DURABILITY
Today’s transmissions are smaller and must
withstand higher horsepower and torque while
delivering smoother shifts, all with longer
fluid life recommendations. AMSOIL Synthetic ATF
is formulated with friction modifier additives
that deliver outstanding clutch-holding capacity
(static friction), torque-transfer ability
(dynamic friction) and anti-shudder properties
(slipping torqueconverter clutches).
EXTENDS FLUID SERVICE
LIFE
Modern transmissions are smaller in design, yet
are called upon to deliver smoother shifts and
longer fluid-life capabilities in
higher-horsepower and higher-torque conditions.
AMSOIL placed great emphasis
on developing a fluid to effectively address the
complex demands related to friction. AMSOIL
Synthetic Low-Viscosity Automatic Transmission
Fluid delivers outstanding clutch-holding
capacity (static friction), torque transfer
ability (dynamic friction) and anti-shudder
properties (slipping torque-converter clutches).
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity Automatic
Transmission Fluid is recommended for automatic
transmissions and other applications requiring
DEXRON® VI, MERCON® LV, SP or Toyota WS.
AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity
Automatic Transmission Fluid is backward
compatible and replaces DEXRON® III fluids in
older GM automatic transmissions. (DEXRON® VI
specification supersedes the obsolete DEXRON®
III in GM vehicles.)
*Not for use with CVT or Ford
Type F applications.
EXTENDED FLUID SERVICE
LIFE
Most drivers are unaware that transmissions
commonly operate under severe service and
require shorter fluid drain intervals. AMSOIL
Synthetic Low-Viscosity Automatic Transmission
Fluid is a long-life fluid capable of extended
service intervals. It provides an extra margin
of protection, especially when fluid change
intervals are missed or during heavy use; even
during abuse. Drivers can count on AMSOIL
Low-Viscosity ATF to provide protection beyond
conventional fluids.
| SERVICE LIFE |
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Recommendation for cars and light
duty trucks
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| Specification |
Normal
Service*
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Severe
Service*
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DEXRON® VI |
100,000 miles
(160,000 km)
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50,000 miles (80,000
km)
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| MERCON® LV, SP |
Follow vehicle
manufacturer's recommendations
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Toyota WS |
100,000 miles
(160,000 km)
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60,000 miles (96,000
km)
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HEALTH &
SAFETY
This product is not expected to cause health
concerns when used for the intended application
and according to the recommendations in the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). MSDS's are
available upon request at 715-392-7101 or
on the AMSOIL Corporate Website. Keep Out
of Reach of Children. Don't pollute.
Return used oil to collection centers.
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TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES |
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AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATL)
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
6.0 |
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
29.8 |
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Viscosity
Index (ASTM D-2270) |
153 |
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Flash Point °C (°F)
(ASTM D-92)
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226
(439) |
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Fire Point °C (°F)
(ASTM D-92)
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244
(471) |
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Pour
Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-97) |
-53
(-63) |
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Four Ball Wear Test @
75°C, 1200 rpm, 40 kg, 1 hr, Scar,
mm (ASTM D-4172)
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0.40 |
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Brookfield Viscosity,
cP (ASTM D-2983)
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9050
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Copper Corrosion,
150°C, 3 hr (ASTM D-130)
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1b
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