SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1963
STP43716S

Factory-Service Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements

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Factory-service automatic transmission fluids possess physical properties and performance features which differ substantially from the minimum Type A, Suffix A specification requirements. In some cases either the transmission life would be impaired by the use of a minimum Type A, Suffix A fluid, or desirable performance features would be deteriorated. These special factory requirements are discussed including low-temperature fluidity, frictional properties, clutch durability, antiwear characteristics, elastomer compatibility, and oxidative stability. The specialty factory fluids present questions concerning make-up oil additions and drain and refill practices. In spite of these, however, transmission manufacturers will continue to include the lubricant as an integral part of the total design. Thus service-station fluids should be carefully chosen to compromise manufacturers' conflicting recommendations.

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Sprague, S., R.
Research Laboratory, Shell Oil Co., Wood River, Ill
Woodruff, R., L.
Research Laboratory, Shell Oil Co., Wood River, Ill
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Developed by Committee: D02
Pages: 142–161
DOI: 10.1520/STP43716S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5980-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-6134-4