AMSOIL Synthetic Transmission Fluid
Transmission fluid lubricates the metal parts and bearings inside a car’s manual gearbox, keeping them from grinding down as they move. In automatic transmissions, it lubricates the moving parts, provides hydraulic pressure, and prevents friction.
Transmission fluid also helps you shift gears without wearing down its parts when driving. Before servicing your vehicle, you’ll need to determine the type of transmission fluid for your car. Most vehicle manufacturers will advise you on the transmission fluid for your vehicle during the first free maintenance services for your new vehicle.
Synthetic Transmission Fluids vs. Conventional Transmission Fluids
Traditional transmission fluids are made from crude oil and the reshaping of hydrocarbons. Synthetic transmission fluids are made from different chemical reactions and are highly resilient in subzero temperatures or extreme heat. Sludge formation is also rare with the synthetic fluid transmission.
Using synthetic transmission oil also makes your car perform more efficiently. Synthetic fluids like AMSOIL transmission fluid provide oxidation stability over conventional oil-based fluids, improving your vehicle’s overall fuel economy.
Because of superior engineering, synthetic transmission fluid is better at lubricating your transmission and can sustain its viscosity in a broad temperature range. Gear shifting is smoother in vehicles that use synthetic transmission fluids than conventional petroleum-based transmission fluids.
Synthetic fluids do not need to be changed at short intervals like conventional fluids. This helps save on maintenance costs over time for owners of vehicles that use synthetic transmission fluids.
Along with all of this, the components of synthetic transmission fluids boost rust reduction in the metallic parts of the gearbox. Contemporary oil-based transmission fluids may exacerbate the rust problem in your vehicle’s gearbox.
When to Change Your Transmission Fluid
Most vehicle manufacturers recommend a transmission fluid change after hitting the 30,000 to 60,000 mileage mark for manual cars. The range can typically be tipped to 60,000 to 100,000 miles for automatic vehicles. If you choose not to go with these vehicle manufacturer drain intervals—which is not advisable—you will have to look for signs like the dashboard transmission oil light, difficulty shifting, and engine revving when going round corners.
If you don’t change your transmission fluid frequently, sludge formation will increase, the dirty fluid will not serve as an effective lubricant, and it won’t disperse heat appropriately. This will increase the wear and tear on your clutch and other parts of your transmission, likely leading to expensive repairs.
Transmission Fluid Offered by AMSOIL via Pacific Synthetic
AMSOIL synthetic motor oil withstands extreme heat and shearing forces, exceeding industry standards and competing brands. Some of the leading transmission fluids offered by AMSOIL via Pacific Synthetic include:
Manual transmission fluid: A wide range of transmission fluids with outstanding wear protection for manual transmission vehicles.
Automatic transmission fluid: Includes the synthetic CVT fluid and the OE-series of synthetic transmission fluid for automatic gear automobiles.
Powersport transmission fluid: A synthetic V-Twin, synthetic primary and synthetic ATV/UTV transmission fluid for sport utility vehicles which protects against gear and bearing wears
Hydrostatic transmission fluid: Excellent wear protection, shear resistance, and a smooth, responsive operation.
To avoid high costs on replacement parts and garage visits, keep a close eye on your mileage to avoid exceeding the recommended mileage for vehicle service and transmission fluid change. Always make a point of purchasing the recommended transmission fluid from reputable dealers and dealer outlets like Pacific Synthetic Oil and Lube for improved vehicle performance. Contact our team today for more information!