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Most drivers are unaware that transmissions commonly operate under severe service and require shorter fluid drain intervals. AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF is a long life fluid capable of extended service intervals. It provides an extra margin of protection, especially when fluid change intervals are missed, during heavy use and even during abuse. 

Today’s transmissions are smaller and must withstand higher horsepower and torque while delivering smoother shifts, all with longer fluid life recommendations. AMSOIL Synthetic Multi Vehicle 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 torque converter clutches). check out this neat video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87J7bpHGAzg&feature=player_embedded

AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is engineered to outperform conventional automatic transmission fluids and exceed the performance requirements of most North American, European and Asian vehicles. This sophisticated formulation provides outstanding performance and protection in the severe operating conditions of today’s most advanced transmission designs. 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 in modern transmission design. AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF reduces confusion, misapplications and inventories. It eliminates the need for costly and suspect “one treatment covers all” additives. The quality and performance of AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle ATF is guaranteed.   Neat video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87J7bpHGAzg&feature=player_embedded

In the past, a few major OEM Specifications covered the transmission fluid requirements for the entire industry. Today, numerous specifications that differ significantly have led to confusion and inconvenience for consumers. Owners of three vehicle brands generally don’t want to keep three different transmission fluids on hand. Installers face similar issues; keeping an inventory of different fluids may be confusing, and the cost of well-formulated multi-vehicle transmission fluid may not be financially attractive.

To simplify matters and reduce costs, many customers and installers rely on ATF supplements to fortify used fluid, transform less-costly outdated fluid into a currently required fluid or add an extra level of protection. Claims by ATF supplement manufacturers lead consumers to believe transmissions receive everything they need to perform well and last longer.

ATF supplement additives can alter a well-formulated automatic transmission fluid’s properties, causing degraded low temperature performance, premature wear, corrosion and shudder problems. AMSOIL has Synthetic Transmission fluid for most cars and trucks.

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) extensively test their transmissions to determine the fluid characteristics required for specific transmission designs and applications. Based on this testing, OEMs issue engineering specifications that outline the physical properties and minimum performance levels of the required fluids. A well formulated automatic transmission fluid that meets these OEM specifications ensures that transmission will function as intended and will help it reach its maximum service life.

AMSOIL Torque-Drive is recommended as a direct replacement for TranSynd Synthetic ATF in heavy-duty, on and off-highway automatic transmissions manufactured by Allison, General Motors, Ford, Voith and ZF or wherever the standards TES-295, TES-389, C-4, Dexron III, Mercon, Voith 55.6335.XX (G-1363) or ZF TE-ML 14c are specified.

Examples of operations that benefit from using AMSOIL Torque-Drive include municipal or transit buses, motor coaches, garbage haulers, motor homes, delivery vans, emergency vehicles, school buses, dump trucks, utility vehicles, cement trucks, line haul trucks and tow trucks. AMSOIL Torque-Drive Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is based on the same type of chemistry as TranSynd.

Transmissions operate in temperature extremes. In hot temperatures, the synthetic construction of AMSOIL Torque-Drive virtually eliminates oil evaporation and delivers a better lubricating film than conventional oils for better overall protection of vital components. Oil consumption is reduced and transmissions require less maintenance.

In cold temperatures, AMSOIL Torque-Drive easily flows, as it does not contain the wax found in conventional ATFs. Cold-temperature fluidity allows for the proper operation of small, delicate, electronically-controlled solenoids that affect gear changes. Unlike conventional automatic transmission fluids, transmissions using AMSOIL Torque-Drive have quick response times during cold operation and can be used immediately upon startup.

Conventional automatic transmission fluids use petroleum oils with viscosity index (VI) improvers added to increase the oil’s operational temperature range. Over time, VI improvers shear down, promoting premature wear by leaving only a thin base oil to protect vital transmission components. AMSOIL Torque-Drive does not contain VI improvers, which means no VI improver shear-down regardless of the operating environment. The exceptional film strength of AMSOIL Torque-Drive greatly reduces wear, significantly increasing the transmission service life.

Oxidation by-products destroy the sensitive friction characteristics of transmission fluids, resulting in the rapid degradation of shift quality. The thermal and oxidative stability inherent in AMSOIL Torque-Drive helps ensure consistent, smooth clutch engagement with no harsh shifting throughout the life of the fluid. AMSOIL Torque-Drive maintains proper coefficients of friction, and helps prevent clutch glazing elongated shift times.

Vehicles stay on the road longer, unnecessary labor and maintenance costs are reduced, and the return on costly transmission investments is maximized. Immediate financial benefits are realized upon the installation of AMSOIL Torque-Drive Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Hot operating conditions are no excuse for poor transmission reliability. By delivering a slower-than-normal oxidation rate, AMSOIL Torque-Drive helps prevent sludge that blocks small valves and varnish that restricts component movement, and reduces oil thickening that slows shift times. AMSOIL Torque-Drive lasts longer than conventional ATFs, protects better than conventional ATFs and extends transmission life beyond that possible with conventional ATFs.

Engineered to eliminate the deficiencies common to all conventional petroleum ATFs, AMSOIL Torque-Drive provides superior performance and protection against thermal and oxidative degradation, sludge and varnish formation, viscosity shear down, cold-temperature oil thickening, poor friction stability, high component wear and shortened oil life.

Automatic transmission operating expenses can be directly linked to transmission fluid quality. Poor quality oils need frequent changes and reduce the effective service life of transmissions. Delivering maximum oxidation resistance, wear control and friction performance, AMSOIL Torque-Drive extends lubricant life up to six times and provides protection beyond that possible from conventional ATFs.

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 Fuel Efficient 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 Fuel Efficient 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.

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 Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid delivers out-standing clutch-holding capacity (static friction), torque transfer ability (dynamic friction) and anti-shudder properties (slipping torque-converter clutches).