Anyone tried Comma ATF in their T5 box
Discussion
Copied from Comma web site:
AQ3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
APPLICATION
• An automatic transmission fluid to Dexron III specification.
• Protects against foaming, corrosion, oxidation and wear.
• Excellent low-temperature performance.
• Provides quiet and smooth gearshift.
• Also suitable for power steering systems.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Dexron III plus Dexron II/IID/IIE
• Ford M2C 138CJ/M2C 166H
• ZF TE ML 09/14
• Allison C4
TYPICAL INSPECTION DATA
Specific gravity at 20 °C 0.860
Viscosity @ 100 °C 7.6 cSt
Viscosity @ 40 °C 36 cSt
Colour
Phosphorus
Red
0.02%
It seems to meet the specifications - has anyone tried it?
AQ3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
APPLICATION
• An automatic transmission fluid to Dexron III specification.
• Protects against foaming, corrosion, oxidation and wear.
• Excellent low-temperature performance.
• Provides quiet and smooth gearshift.
• Also suitable for power steering systems.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Dexron III plus Dexron II/IID/IIE
• Ford M2C 138CJ/M2C 166H
• ZF TE ML 09/14
• Allison C4
TYPICAL INSPECTION DATA
Specific gravity at 20 °C 0.860
Viscosity @ 100 °C 7.6 cSt
Viscosity @ 40 °C 36 cSt
Colour
Phosphorus
Red
0.02%
It seems to meet the specifications - has anyone tried it?
as good as any ATF
Not what I'd use tho'
At the risk of re-opening the gearbox oil debate Castrol's SMX-S gearbox oil is far better for the box, gives superior shift quality and you're much less likely to seize 5th on its shaft ( no real bearing under the gear just relies on oil film).
I know its says ATF on the box however at a previous job involving the T5 gearbox I was told by the head of Tremec's R & D dept that the only reason they spec'd ATF was cost, as a gearbox oil its rubbish.
Not what I'd use tho'
At the risk of re-opening the gearbox oil debate Castrol's SMX-S gearbox oil is far better for the box, gives superior shift quality and you're much less likely to seize 5th on its shaft ( no real bearing under the gear just relies on oil film).
I know its says ATF on the box however at a previous job involving the T5 gearbox I was told by the head of Tremec's R & D dept that the only reason they spec'd ATF was cost, as a gearbox oil its rubbish.
350Matt said:
as good as any ATF
Not what I'd use tho'
At the risk of re-opening the gearbox oil debate Castrol's SMX-S gearbox oil is far better for the box, gives superior shift quality and you're much less likely to seize 5th on its shaft ( no real bearing under the gear just relies on oil film).
I know its says ATF on the box however at a previous job involving the T5 gearbox I was told by the head of Tremec's R & D dept that the only reason they spec'd ATF was cost, as a gearbox oil its rubbish.
what he saysNot what I'd use tho'
At the risk of re-opening the gearbox oil debate Castrol's SMX-S gearbox oil is far better for the box, gives superior shift quality and you're much less likely to seize 5th on its shaft ( no real bearing under the gear just relies on oil film).
I know its says ATF on the box however at a previous job involving the T5 gearbox I was told by the head of Tremec's R & D dept that the only reason they spec'd ATF was cost, as a gearbox oil its rubbish.
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