Sunday, June 8, 2014

Automotive Chemicals - Transmission Fluid


Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid functions as a power-transfer fluid, hydraulic fluid and a gear lubricant. The fluid must perform these functions in a wide range of temperatures; it has an SAE grade rating of 5W-20. Automatic transmission fluid must be high quality and fortified against oxidation caused by high operating temperatures in an automatic transmission.
Most vehicle manufacturers recommend against using automatic transmission fluid in power steering systems. It can cause deterioration of the connecting hoses.

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