Transmission Fluid Archives - Transmission Digest
Dynamics of transmission fluid hydraulics and shifting

To understand why using the correct transmission fluid is necessary, you first have to know how the transmission fluid flows inside an automatic transmission.  Fluid paths The journey starts in the pan. The transmission fluid is drawn from the pan through a filter by the pump that is behind the torque converter. The fluid level

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Sponsored video: Lubegard Assemblee Goo

In this sponsored video, Lubegard highlights Assemblee Goo with LXE-XP, used to facilitate the assembly process when rebuilding. The full script of the video is below: Lubegard Assemblee Goo with LXE-XP is formulated for use as an assembly aid and lubricant for virtually any assembly application. It facilitates the assembly process by holding components such

Sponsored video: How to apply Lubegard CVT Recharge

In this sponsored video, find a walkthrough on how to apply Lubegard’s CVT Recharge. The text of the video is below: CVT Recharge was formulated and designed specifically to restore performance to additive-depleted, continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid when problems occur before normal fluid change intervals. Let’s take a look. Lubegard’s CVT Recharge is a

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Transmission fluid hydraulics

To understand why using the correct transmission fluid is necessary, you first have to know how the transmission fluid flows inside an automatic transmission. Fluid paths The journey starts in the pan. The transmission fluid is drawn from the pan through a filter by the pump that is behind the torque converter. The fluid level

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How to service the Honda 10-speed transmission

With Honda’s 10-speed front wheel drive transmission (see Figure 1, above) going into its fifth year on the roads, it’s feasible that one may show up in your shop for service. (One note: this transmission does not have a typical name; it’s simply known as “the Honda 10-speed automatic transmission” in all OEM materials.) One

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Sponsored video: Aluminum protectant

This video is sponsored by Lubegard. The text of the video is below. Did you know that automatic transmission fluid and other hydraulic fluids do not protect aluminum from wear? This means that aluminum that is in contact with steel or other aluminum parts such as valve bodies, servo boards and pistons is not protected

Searching for the source of an unexpected transmission fluid leak

As the installer was pumping fluid into the transmission from the right side of the vehicle, he was having a difficult time getting it full.

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Stop/start accumulators: What you don’t know can hurt you

It’s no secret that the auto industry is making big moves these days, but while a lot is new, one thing that never changes is that the men and women servicing vehicles need to be learning almost constantly in order to do their jobs safely and effectively. Everybody knows not to touch hot exhaust parts,

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GFX announces new transmission lubricants

GFX has introduced a line of new Eneos brand lubricants for various transmissions, including transmission fluid CVT. According to the company, the product is designed for various model years.

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Lubegard introduces Rustgard Rust & Corrosion Preventive Oil

International Lubricants, Inc. (ILI), makers of Lubegard automotive branded lubricants, announced the introduction of Lubegard Rustgard Rust & Corrosion Preventive Oil, available this November. Rustgard is a premium, commercial-grade rust and corrosion preventive oil that provides a long-lasting protective barrier for all metal surfaces on parts, tools, machinery and equipment, the company says. Rustgard’s wax-free

GFX announces Japanese, Korean automatic transmission fluid

GFX has announced its distribution rights to an OEM automatic transmission fluid for Asian automakers’ transmissions. According to the company, makes covered include “most Japanese and Korean applications,” which would notably include Honda/Acura, Toyota, Kia and Hyundai.

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CTA offers adapter kit for refilling transmission fluid

CTA Manufacturing Corp. is offering an updated, 19-piece ATF adapter kit (#3950) for re-filling (automatic) transmission fluid during service. A wide range of adapters for domestic, European and Asian applications are included and marked with part numbers. They are designed for use with CTA #7400 ATF Filling Tank, but not limited to other tank brands.