Automatic Transmission Fluid
Why "all-fits-on" products are no alternative
As the drive to increased fuel efficiency and lower emissions continues, automatic transmissions continue to evolve each having their own specific and unique set of performance needs. Due to the technical requirements each transmission needs to achieve, it is essential the correct Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is specified in order to ensure the transmission performs to its potential, providing efficient and reliable operation throughout its lifetime. This applies to automatic transmissions of all ages, whether straight off the product line or those which have been in operation for several years.
Requirements for an ATF
Automatic transmissions are being developed with more speeds, ever increasing torque levels and using alternative and often lighter materials. Therefore, the requirements for the ATF are changing and increasing:
- Cooling
- Lubricating
- Transmission of force and pressure
- Wear protection
- Fill-for-life capability
- Improved friction control providing excellent shifting performance
- Strong anti-shudder properties
- High durability, oxidation and shear stability
- Low-temperature fluidity
Due to the variety of performance requirements for the ATF and the variety of hardware used, there can not be a universal solution for ATFs.
The importance of dedicated automatic transmission fluids
The implication of using fluids which have not been designed and tested for the specific automatic transmission can lead to problems such as
- loss of acceleration,
- difficulties in gear shifting,
- excessive component wear and
in worst-case scenarios total (and very costly) transmission failure.
Some damages are not noticeable immediately after an oil change, but only become noticeable in the long term.
The right transmission fluid contains a balanced formulation of base oil, performance additives and viscosity modifiers, each performing very specific and vital functions. OEM specific and industry standard tests must be conducted to validate ATF performance prior to final proof of testing in long-term durability transmission and vehicle tests.
Benefits of the correct dedicated ATF:
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Reduced service and maintenance costs
- Improved reliability
- Increased fuel efficiency
- Improved driving experience
Good to know:
"Fill-for-Life" with automatic transmission oils
The first-filled automatic transmission fluid usually remains in the engine over the entire life of the vehicle. Only in the event of a repair of the gearbox there will be a gear oil change. FUCHS recommends a regular check of the oil level - preferably with every engine oil change in a specialist workshop.
However, automatic transmissions and the used automatic transmission fluids are often exposed to difficult and severe conditions. High operating temperatures e.g. can lead to increased wear of the gear oil and to significant losses in shifting ease.
In this case a change of the automatic transmission oil can lead to a significant improvement. But it is quite important that all the remains of the old filling are flushed out. FUCHS offers special equipment for all interested workshops.
In any case, on the one hand the drain intervals of the manufacturer as well as the exact quantities are to be considered exactly. After all, automatic transmissions are very sensitive to both over- and under-filling. The FUCHS oil chooser offers you exact information about suitable automatic transmission fluids and the right quantities.
FUCHS portfolio of ATFs
As leading supplier of gear oils, FUCHS has a unique portfolio of ATFs designed to meet a range of specific automatic transmissions.
New in our portfolio:
FUCHS has developed three specially optimized ATFs for ZF, a major supplier of driveline and chassis technology, with its automatic transmissions being used by a significant number of OEMs across the globe.
These ATFs are designed to meet the specific demands of latest and older generation ZF automatic transmissions:
TITAN ATF 6009, TITAN ATF 6008 and TITAN ATF 6006.
Contact us
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The automatic transmission
Automatic transmissions comprise many components with varying materials needing to work together to provide a smooth and reliable performance. Such components include the torque converter, planetary gear sets, vane oil pump, seals, as well as clutch packs and brake assemblies.
Key performance additives
The most important additives used in ATFs are:
- friction modifiers,
- detergents,
- dispersants,
- foam inhibitors,
- oxidation inhibitors,
- corrosion inhibitors,
- pour point depressants,
- seal swell agents,
- anti-wear agents.
Specifications
Approvals
FUCHS Recommendations
MAN 339 TYPE A
Specifications
Approvals
MAN 339 TYPE V1
MAN 339 TYPE Z1
MB-APPROVAL 236.1
VOITH H55.6335.xx
ZF TE-ML 04D, 14A (ZF000720)
FUCHS Recommendations
ALLISON C-4
BMW 81 22 9 400 272
BMW 81 22 9 400 275
BMW 81 22 9 407 738
CAT TO-2
FORD MERCON
FORD M2C185-A
FORD M2C138-CJ
FORD M2C166-H
FORD M2C9010-A
OPEL 19 40 700
OPEL 19 40 707
PSA S71 2102
RENK-DOROMAT
ZF TE-ML 02F, 03D, 09, 11A, 17C
Specifications
Approvals
VW TL 525 33 (G 052 533)
FUCHS Recommendations
BMW 83 22 9 407 765
FORD WSA-M2C195-A
FORD WSS-M2C922-A1
SSANG YONG
Specifications
Approvals
MAN 339 TYPE L1
MAN 339 TYPE V1
MAN 339 TYPE Z1
MB-APPROVAL 236.1
MB-APPROVAL 236.9
VOITH H55.6335.xx
VOLVO 97341
ZF TE-ML 04D, 14A (ZF000728)
FUCHS Recommendations
ALLISON TES 389
BMW 81 22 9 400 272
BMW 81 22 9 400 275
BMW 81 22 9 407 738
BMW 83 22 0 403 248
BMW 83 22 9 407 765
BMW 83 22 9 407 807
BMW 83 22 9 407 858
BMW 83 22 9 407 859
CAT TO-2
FORD MERCON
OPEL 19 40 707
OPEL 19 40 767
VW TL 521 62 (G 052 162)
ZF TE-ML 02F, 03D, 09, 11B, 17C
Specifications
Approvals
SSANG YONG (MB-automatic transmissions)
FUCHS Recommendations
Specifications
Approvals
FUCHS Recommendations
BMW MINI 83 22 0 402 413
BMW MINI 83 22 7 542 290
CHRYSLER MS7176E/9602 (ATF +3/+4)
DAIHATSU ALUMIX ATF MULTI
FIAT 9.55550-AV1/AV4
FORD MERCON
FORD MERCON V
FORD M2C924-A/M2C922-A1
FORD WSS-M2C919-E
FORD WSS-M2C202-B
GM 9986195
HONDA ATF Z-I
HYUNDAI SP III
ISUZU BESCO ATF -II/ATF -III
JATCO 3100 PL085/FWD (N402)/JF506E (K17)
JWS 3309/TYPE T-IV
MAZDA ATF D-III/ATF M-3/M-V
MITSUBISHI SP-II/-III
NISSAN MATIC C/D/J
SAAB 3309
SUBARU ATF OIL/ATF OIL SPECIAL/ATF HP
SUZUKI ATF 3309/3317
TOYOTA TYPE D-2/T/T-II/T-III/T-IV
VW G 052 990/055 025
Specifications
Approvals
MAN 339 TYPE V2
MAN 339 TYPE Z2
MB-APPROVAL 236.6
VOITH H55.6336.xx
ZF TE-ML 04D, 14B, 16L, 17C (ZF000717)
FUCHS Recommendations
ALLISON TES 295
ALLISON TES 389
BMW 81 22 9 400 272
BMW 81 22 9 400 275
BMW 83 22 0 403 248
BMW 83 22 9 407 738
BMW 83 22 9 407 807
BMW 83 22 9 407 858
BMW 83 22 9 407 859
FORD MERCON V
MAN 339 TYPE Z3
OPEL 19 40 707
VOLVO 97341
VW TL 521 62 (G 052 162)
ZF TE-ML 02F, 11B, 14C
Specifications
Approvals
VOITH H55.6335.xx
ZF TE-ML 09
FUCHS Recommendations
BMW 81 22 9 400 275
BMW 81 22 9 407 738
BMW 83 22 0 397 114
BMW 83 22 0 403 248
BMW 83 22 0 403 249
BMW 83 22 0 432 807
BMW 83 22 9 407 858
BMW 83 22 9 407 859
Specifications
Approvals
FUCHS Recommendations
BENTLEY PY112995PA
BMW 83 22 0 142 516
BMW 83 22 0 144 137
BMW 83 22 2 305 396
HYUNDAI 040000C90SG
JAGUAR FLUID 8432
LAND ROVER TYK500050
MASERATI 231603
VW G 055 005
Specifications
Approvals
FUCHS Recommendations
BMW 83 22 2 289 720 (ATF 3+)
BMW 83 22 2 305 397 (ATF 3)
CHRYSLER 68157995AA
FIAT 9.55550-AV5
JAGUAR 02JDE 26444
LAND ROVER LR023288
MB 236.82
VW G 055 162
VW G 060 162
Specifications
Approvals
FUCHS Recommendations
BMW 83 22 2 289 720 (ATF 3+)
BMW 83 22 2 305 397 (ATF 3)
HONDA ATF TYPE 3.1
JAGUAR 02JDE 26444
LAND ROVER LR023288
NISSAN MATIC R
Specifications
Approvals
FORD MERCON LV
ZF TE-ML 09
FUCHS Recommendations
BMW 81 22 9 400 272
BMW 81 22 9 400 275
BMW 81 22 9 407 738
BMW 83 22 0 397 114
BMW 83 22 0 403 248
BMW 83 22 0 403 249
BMW 83 22 0 432 807
BMW 83 22 2 163 514
BMW 83 22 2 167 718
BMW 83 22 2 167 720
BMW 83 22 2 355 599
BMW 83 22 2 355 601
BMW 83 22 9 407 858
BMW 83 22 9 407 859
FIAT 9.55550-AV2
GM 9256039/88863400
HONDA DW-1
HYUNDAI NWS 9638
HYUNDAI SP IV
JWS 3324
KIA SP-IV
MITSUBISHI ATF-J3
MITSUBISHI ATF-PA
MITSUBISHI MA1
NISSAN MATIC S
TOYOTA TYPE WS
VW G 055 540 A2
Specifications
Approvals
FUCHS Recommendations
Specifications
Approvals
FORD WSS-M2C928-A
FUCHS Recommendations
BMW 83 22 0 429 154
CHRYSLER CVTF+4
DAIHATSU AMIX CVTF-DC
DODGE/JEEP NS-2/CVTF+4
FORD WSS-M2C933-A
GM DEX-CVT
HONDA HCF-2
MITSUBISHI CVTF-J1
NISSAN NS-1/NS-2/NS-3
SUBARU Lineartronic CVTF/ECVT/iCVT
SUZUKI TC/NS-2/CVT Green 1
TOYOTA TC/CVT FE
VW TL 521 80 (G 052 180)
VW TL 525 16 (G 052 516)