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Home / Choosing the right ATF
Choosing the right ATF for Modern Automatic Transmissions
The driveline is an essential element of any vehicle, and the gearbox is a critical component of the driveline that requires optimal lubrication to exploit its full potential. As most vehicles now come with automatic gearboxes as standard and manufacturers are creating an array of different types of automatic gearboxes, mechanics needs to understand the different automatic transmission fluid (ATF) requirements for the different types of transmission.
ATF oils are specifically designed to meet the needs of specific transmission systems, which have unique requirements not found in other mechanisms. For example, a transmission system will need a fluid that provides pressure to the valves and protection for components such as the torque converter. Some of the more common different types of automatic transmissions on the market include:
This has resulted in the extensive foray of ATF oils that are now required to meet each manufacturer’s requirement. Using the wrong ATF might not always produce a visible issue, but it can be detrimental to the lifespan of the gearbox. Some of the most prominent problems that can occur include:
To find out which Fluidmatic ATF you need, you can use Finol Oils’ ‘WhichOil’ oil finder app using your vehicle’s registration number at www.whichoil.ie or you can contact Finol’s technical team at (01) 4555 484. Finol is the Irish distribution partner of Total Energies lubricants and is located in Dublin with a nationwide network of sales & delivery teams.
Finol Oils, 3 Stannaway Drive Crumlin Dublin 12, D12 X2PN | Tel: (01) 582 7111 | Email: websales@finol.ie