Transmission Fluid Guide – NO. TB 150122.1
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF): is requirement of a transmission, such as valve operation, brake band friction and the torque converter as well as gear lubrication for synchronized self-shifting or automatic transmissions. It is typically colored red or green to distinguish it from motor oil and other fluids in the vehicle. This Technical Service Bulletin is designed to provide back ground into different transmission fluids past and present.

General Purpose Transmission Fluids: Xtreme Type A ATF, Unimark Type F ATF

• Type A Transmission Fluid: Type A Transmission Fluid was introduced in the mid 1950’s for use in all automatic transmissions for General Motors vehicle brands. Type A was used through the mid 1960’s and subsequently revised to Type A, Suffix A.
• Type F Transmission Fluid: Ford Motor and Toyota introduced the Type F Transmission in 1967 as equivalence to the General Motors Type A Transmission Fluid. Shifting was a bit more noticeable than with General Motor’s fluids which include the original Dexron and subsequent variations
• Dexron: General Motors original ATF for automatic transmission fluids, covered typically as Type F transmission fluid.

Transmission fluid Dexron 3/ Mercon, Multi-Vehicle ATF Synthetic Blend, Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF, TO-4 Torque Fluid. Superior Quality Transmission Oils - Wholesale and Export - Bulk, 275 Gallon Totes, 55 Gal Drums, 5 Gallon Pails. Superior Quality Transmission Oils - Wholesale and Export. Delivery in Miami- Fort Lauderdale - West Palm. 2011: 3 series with GA6L45R AF6 DEXRON VI MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth All vehicles except as noted AP4 ATF + 4 Valvoline ATF +4 1999 and earlier Caravan, Town & Country, Voyager AP3 ATF +3 2007-2012: Caliber VTF Mopar CVT+4 Valvoline CVT 1996 Colt, Stealth, 2001-2005: Sebring coupe, Stratus Coupe with Mitsubishi trans SLF. DEXRON®-III (GM 6297-M) - Caterpillar TO-2 - MERCON® (Ford M2C185A) - Sundstrand Hydrostatic Transmissions - Allison Type C-4 PENNZOIL® DEXRON®-III MERCON® is suitable for use in applications requiring Ford M2C138CJ and Ford Type H fluids. PENNZOIL® DEXRON®-III MERCON® is recommended for mobile equipment used by utility companies. Application infinoil1l ATF Dex III is manufactured to the last generation Dexron® IIIH automatic transmission fluid performance. It is recommended for many transmissions used in General Motors cars, Holden, Isuzu, Opel and Hydramatic® transmissions used in a range of vehicles. It is also suitable many earlier model Japanese vehicles where Dexron® type fluids are.

Dexron GM Dexron IIIH, IIIG, Ford Mercon, Allison C4 / TES-389 III Toyota T-III and T-IV, JWS 3309, Nissan Matic D/J/K/W, Honda Z1, Mitsubishi SP-II / SP-III JASO 1A 4- and 5-speeds transmissions of MB, VW and BMW Multi‐Vehicle ATF ATF Dexron III GM Dexron IIIH, IIIG, Ford Mercon, Allison C4 ATF and power steering, older (US, (DexronJP) models.

Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid: Unimark Multi-Purpose D-III/M ATF
Most lubricant manufacturers use this generic term for their automatic transmission fluid which meets the former General Motors Dexron III and Ford Mercon specifications which are no longer licensable by GM and Ford respectively.

• Dexron II: General Motors Dexron II was developed in the 1970s to replace GM Dexron for TorqueFlite transmissions to provide better viscosity control and additional oxidation inhibitors. There were some early-90s variants of Dexron II called Dexron II-D and Dexron II-E.
• Dexron IIE: First General Motors requirements fluid for electronic transmissions.
• Mercon Type CJ: This is a specialty transmission fluid for Ford C-6 transmissions. It is designed similar to General Motors Dexron II specification. This type of drive train fluid should not be used in automatics that require Type F. It can be replaced with Mercon or Mercon V specification.
• Mercon Type H: An obsoleted Ford specification that differs from both General Motors Dexron and Ford Type F transmission fluids. It can be replaced by Mercon or Mercon V specification.
• Ford Mercon: Ford fluid introduced in 1987, very similar to Dexron II. As of July 1, 2007, the production and licensing of Mercon ATF by Ford ends.
• Dexron III (H): Replaced General Motor Dexron II released in 2003 for use in Torque Flite transmission. This specification required improved oxidation and corrosion control in GM electronic automatics.
• Dexron III/Saturn: A special fluid specification for Saturn aluminum differential cases transmissions.
• C-4 Torque Fluid: Commercial designation by Allison Division of GM for the heavy and medium duty automatic transmission fluids. Based on Allison specification TES-389 in 1991; Allison Transmission implemented one of the first approval system for particular brands. Allison Division no longer supports this specification. General Motors Dexron III or Ford Mercon fluids sold today qualify to the specification requirements.

Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid Unimark Global Multi-Purpose ATF

A generic term for fluid which will meet the requirements of most manufacturers’ individual automatic transmission requirements in autos from North America, Asia and Europe not requiring a “low viscosity” fluid.

• Dexron-VI: Introduced in 2006 for GM Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed rear-wheel-drive transmissions. Dexron VI replaced Dexron II and III, and can be used in General Motors domestically built or import transmissions that specified Dexron II or Dexron III. Dexron VI is a low viscosity transmission fluid and should also be used with the full synthetic low viscosity transmission fluid.
• Mercon V: Introduced in 1997 to replace Ford Mercon for Ranger, Explorer V6 and Aerostar, and 1998 & up Windstar, Taurus/Sable and Continental. This is the current automatic transmission fluid covered under Ford TSB 06144 for most late model Ford products requiring high viscosity requirements.
• Mercon SP: Enhanced friction-modified automatic transmission fluid building on Mercon V for Ford Torq Shift transmissions covered under Ford TSB 06144.
• Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II & SP-Ill: Special formula ATFs for Mitsubishi transmissions, also Hyundai and Kia.
• Nissan HP/J-Matic: Special formulation for Nissan, Infiniti and some Subaru transmissions.
• Toyota Type T, T-III, T-IV: Special formula ATFs for Toyota, Lexus and Scion transmissions.
• Genuine Honda ZL ATF: Special automatic transmission fluid for Honda automatic transmissions, except CVT application.
• BMW LT7114l or LA2634: Special formula for BMW transmissions.

Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid Syngard ATF+4

• Chrysler ATF+4 (ATE): Introduced in 1998, ATF+4 transmission fluid is a full synthetic fluid that replaces the previous ATF+3 fluid. Used primarily starting in 2000 and 2001 vehicles, it can also be used in earlier Chrysler transmissions (except 1999 and older minivans with 41TE/AE transmission). ATF+3 should continue to be used for 1999 and earlier minivans because of the potential for torque converter shudder during break in.
• Chrysler 7176: Specialty automatic transmission fluid for Chrysler FWD transaxles.
• Chrysler 7176D (ATF+2): Building up the requirements in 1997 for Chrysler 7176 automatic transmission fluid; Chrysler added improved cold temperature flow and oxidation resistance.
• Chrysler 7176E (ATF+3): Chrysler 7176D automatic transmission fluid revision required for four-speed automatic transmissions that added improved shear stability and use of higher quality base oils.

Specialty Transmission Fluids

• Fleet Automatic Transmission Fluid – SynGard Fleet Heavy Duty ATF: Refers to full synthetic PAO based fluid designed to meet the extended drain requirements of Allison Corporation’s TES-295 specification.
• Dual Clutch Transmission – No current Martin Lubricant available: A specialty fluid originally used by Daimler Benz in transmissions having double clutch plate design transmissions for seamless shifting. Traditional transmission fluids are not suitable for use in this application.
• Full Synthetic CVT Transmission Fluid – SynGard CVT ATF: A specialty drivetrain fluid for use in transmissions has either chain or belt driven continuously variable shift transmissions. Now used by all OEM vehicles manufactures but commonly found in Nissan, Toyota, Honda/Acura, Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Subaru and Mini Cooper vehicles. Traditional transmission fluids are not suitable for use in this application.
• Low Viscosity Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission – SynGard Dex VI/LV ATF: Ford ATF specification released for factory fill and Motorcraft service fill for 2008 models. The LV stands for “low viscosity” is a fully synthetic automatic transmission fluid with excellent low temperature properties. It is not compatible with earlier Mercon fluids, so it should not be substituted or mixed with Mercon or Mercon V. This fluid meets the General Motors Dexron VI specification and should be recommended for General Motors six speed transmissions requiring this specification.
• Full Synthetic Fleet Manual Transmission Fluid – SynGard SAE 50 Manual Transmission Fluid: Design requirements for use in heavy duty trucks’ manual truck transmissions such as Eaton Road-Ranger, Meritor which call for SAE 50 viscosity grade fluids with long-drain-interval capability.

Application

infinoil1l ATF Dex III is manufactured to the last generation Dexron® IIIH automatic transmission fluid performance. It is recommended for many transmissions used in General Motors cars, Holden, Isuzu, Opel and Hydramatic® transmissions used in a range of vehicles.

It is also suitable many earlier model Japanese vehicles where Dexron® type fluids are recommended. It is recommended for other transmissions where Dexron® and Dexron® II fluids are specified except Mercedes-Benz, ZF, BMW, Voith and Renk.

It is recommended for other transmissions where Dexron® and Dexron® II fluids are specified. Castrol Transmax Z synthetic automatic transmission fluid is approved for long drain for many European commercial vehicle applications.

infinoil1 ATF Dex III is not suitable where Ford M2C-33 or other specialist fluids, not mentioned above, are recommended.

infinoil1 ATF Dex III is also recommended for automatic transmissions of the following vehicles:

Toyota Most models prior to 2002

MAZDA Most models up to 2002.

NISSAN Most models up to 2004.

SUBARU All models except 5-speed,prior to 2008

HOLDEN All models up to 2006.

infinoil1 ATF Dex III may be used in power steering systems for the majority of cars, light commercial vehicles and tractors except where specialist fluids are recommended e.g. Honda, Mercedes-Benz, SAAB, etc.

Suitable for many hydraulic systems where ISO 22 or 32 Hydraulic Oils or SAE 10W Engine

Oils are recommended.

Advantages

Enhanced high temperature performance giving improved and more durable shift feel on gear changes.

Increased resistance to oil oxidation and degradation.

Increased clutch band and clutch pack capacity.

Improved protection of copper and bronze components.

Improved low temperature fluidity compared to Dexron® IID, Dexron® and type Suffix A fluids.

Longer transmission component service life especially in high load applications

Enhanced life of copper alloy based components and improved fluid service

Superior friction retention and consistent shift performance for the life of the _uid

Excellent low temperature and superior shear stability performance

Excellent extreme pressure and anti-wear performance for the better transmission life

Enhanced oxidative stability for longer _uid life and extended service interval

Wide range seal compatibility for better leakage prevention

Allison C-3 & C-4 – American Motors ATF +3 (MS7176-E), ATF +4 (MS9602) – BMW JWS 3309 (T-IV) – CAT TO-2 – Ford MERCON® – GM DEXRON®-II, IID, IIE, IIIG, IIIH – ISUZU – JASO M315-2013 – Honda – Hyundai/Kia – Mazda D-II, M-III, M-V, FZ, F-1, S-1,N-1 – Mitsubishi –Nissan – Porsche ZF 5HP19FL, ZF 5HP20, LT71141, 3403-M115, T-IV (JWS 3309) – Saab T-IV (JWS 3309), 93 165 147 – Suzuki – Toyota D-II, D-III, T-II, T-IV, WS – Vickers M2950-S, I-286-S – Volvo CE 97340 – VW and many more.

Typical Characteristics

Performance Levels

Dexron 4 Vs Dexron 3

Dexron® III H, IID and II.

Also suitable for use where the following performance levels are specified:

Holden HN 2126.

Mazda M III Fluid.

Dexron 4 Equivalent

Ford Mercon IV.

Allison C4.

Ford M2C-138CJ.

Dexron 4 Vs Dexron 6

General Motors Type A Suffix A.