Champion Oil Posts Technical Bulletin on the Transmission Fluid "Conversion" Myth
An automatic transmission fluid must lubricate gears and clutches, act as a hydraulic medium, have proper frictional properties to ensure smooth shifting and must disperse contaminants and sludge. While most automotive fluids retain backwards compatibility with older equipment, equipment manufacturers have begun designing transmission, which requires different types of fluid or less viscous fluids than those required for older vehicles. This has resulted in headaches for transmission service shops struggling to handle a more diversified inventory demand.
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