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Manual Transmission Fluid & Automatic Transmission Fluid: What’s the Difference?

AMSOIL Automatic Transmission oil, ATF, and ATL must do the following: They must act as a hydraulic fluid, deliver correct friction requirements, protect gear wear and fight transmission heat. Manual Transmission Oils must- provide smooth shifts, fight wear and protect the brass synchronizers. In 2006, 18% of the vehicles made had manual transmissions. In 2018 […]

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What Happens if I Use A Thicker Oil in My Engine?

AMSOIL recommends using the viscosity the manufacturer recommends. But using slightly thinner or thicker oil “likely” will not cause any harm. Today’s moderns engines are built to a lot tighter tolerances than years before. This allows for the use of lower viscosity oils. It also reduces the internal friction of moving engine parts. Using a

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