Synthetic trans fluid
10-07-2004 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 2redgmc
Might want to find a new transmission guy.
10-07-2004 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 2redgmc
Are you trying to say that synthetics don't dissipate heat better that mineral oils?
Just to let everyone know I have a trans temp gage on my truck and when I changed from the factory fill to synthetic ATF I dropped 10 degrees from 195 in stop and go traffic to 185.
Just to let everyone know I have a trans temp gage on my truck and when I changed from the factory fill to synthetic ATF I dropped 10 degrees from 195 in stop and go traffic to 185.
I guess you did not read my post correctly did you? Go read it again. Also bear on mind that it is theoritically possible for the parts to be hotter while oil is cooler because it is absorbing less heat from them.
10-07-2004 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 2redgmc
I work for a synthetic lubricant manufacture
We also sponsor the site
We also sponsor the site
Being a sponcer means nothing more than you pay the monthly fees ...
10-07-2004 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ShooterSS
You're right... I guess FLP must not know anything about transmissions either because I believe they say the same thing.
But transmission fluids might be a different thing.
I know of several transmission shops that recommend synthetic transmission fluids.
If you took them a transmission that has synthetic transmission fluid in it do you think they would know?
10-07-2004 | 03:03 PM
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I read somewhere, (think it was here), that the synthetics are too "slippery" for the 4L60E's...something about not allowing for proper friction surface characteristics. I dunno, the trans is the only place that I stick with the dino stuff, just old school that way I guess. I've got synth everywhere else.
10-07-2004 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MacADaYear
Ah, so to say you have a biased opinion might be on track
Or might be that I have better information about ludricants.
Being a sponcer means nothing more than you pay the monthly fees ...
Or might be that I have better information about ludricants.
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10-07-2004 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by budhayes3
I read somewhere, (think it was here), that the synthetics are too "slippery" for the 4L60E's...something about not allowing for proper friction surface characteristics. I dunno, the trans is the only place that I stick with the dino stuff, just old school that way I guess. I've got synth everywhere else.
Additives are what provide the lubricity and in the case of a Dexron?mercon fluid the additives are the same in a mineral base ATF and a synthetic ATF
