Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is a special lubricant used in automatic gearboxes, hydraulic-power-assisted steering systems and in the transfer cases of 4WD systems of cars and trucks.
ATF even provides the connection between the engine and transmission, through a hydraulic coupling called a torque converter. And, when squeezed between the clutches, ATF acts as a ‘glue,’ providing additional friction and holding capacity to drive the vehicle. So ATF is a very versatile fluid. That’s why maintaining that fluid can be so critical to transmission life.
Types of ATF
- Dexron / Mercon / ATF+4
- Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Transmission Fluid.
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid.
- Type F (Ford)
