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Sioux Falls Bargains – OE Auto Transmission Fluids

Written by Ches Cain

Overlooked Bargains – Original Equipment Automatic Transmission Fluids

As our business grows there are a dozen top sellers we have to constantly increase inventory and that list fortunately is for the most part the high end of the AMSOIL multi-tier lines.

But the OE line is really undersold. It’s purpose was to upgrade customers from the typical transmission fluid brands to AMSOIL but in the lower price class of the OEM replacements or “non-enthusiast car” class. So basically you get the best product in its class.

Original Equipment Automatic Transmission Fluids!

Amsoil OE Automatic Transmission Fluid

Case of 2-2.5 Gallon Jugs for more savings. Case Discounts.

The OE ATF’s offer the top grade synthetic base stock with additives adjusted to the best price/value available.

An analogy would be – if each additive available had a range of 80 quality levels, 1 being the absolute cheapest and questionable and 80 being the absolute best but expensive, where do these stand? From various lectures I’ve learned the top brand names you recognize which score better than your OEM brands would be 25-40 here. AMSOIL’s Signature Series is always without compromise so it’s always going to be the #80..

A level of Protection your Transmission Needs

But not everyone needs this in their daily driver or perhaps a medium duty truck. The  Signature Series was designed to handle the absolute highest level of abuse, loads and performance demands. The OE is scaled down to deliver on a price but using premium quality additive technology. These are just below Signature series always in the 50-70 range.

You can prove the above yourself when your results align with the customer reviews noticing improved or smoother shifting, no more of the known shudder so many transmissions have, or more importantly, longer life. The OE excels in reduced temperatures, varnish and sludging over time. Very similar to the Signature version. So it’s amazing what you can get for a lower price!

Covers most all of the popular applications.

Two multi-vehicle versions just like everybody else. The red label which is most vehicles 2006 and earlier and the blue label 2002 and newer. Some specifications overlap. Use the product to vehicle look-up guide to match the proper use to be guaranteed!

Vehicle Look-up: Match AMSOIL Products to your model

Applications for the Red Label OE ATF:
Product Code OTF

Allison C-4, TES-389; BMW 7045E, 8072B, LA 2634, LT 71141; Chrysler Mopar* ASRC, 68089195AA, 68049954AA; Ford MERCON*, MERCON* V, ESP-M2C166-H, FNR5, M2C924-A, XL-12; GM DEXRON* III, DEXRON* II, AutoTrak II; Honda/Acura ATF-Z1; Hyundai/Kia SP-II , SP-III, Red-1; IDEMITSU K17; JASO 1A; JWS 3309, 3314, 3317; MAN 339 Type V-1, 339 Type V-2, 339 Type Z-1, 339 Type Z-2, 339F; Mazda ATF-M III, ATFMV, F-1; Mercedes Benz 236.1, 236.2, 236.3, 236.5, 236.6, 236.7, 236.9, 236.10, 236.11, 236.81, 236.91; Mitsubishi SP-II , SP-III, ATF-J2; Nissan Matic-D, Matic-J, Matic-K, 402; SAAB 3309; Shell 3403, LA 2634; Subaru ATF, ATF-HP; Suzuki 3314, 3317; Texaco ETL-7045E, ETL-8072B, N402; Toyota Type T, T-II,T-III,T-IV; Voith 55.6335, 55.6336; Volvo 97340, 97341; VW/Audi G 052 162, G 052 990, G 055 025; ZF TE-ML 03D, 04D,05L, 09, 11A, 11B, 14A, 14B, 16L, 17C, 20B, 21L.

Note: Not for use with CVT or Ford Type F applications.

AMSOIL warrants the use of this product for Chrysler ATF+4 ® applications above -38°F. Product does not meet the cold temperature requirement of ATF+4 ® at -40°F. For warranty information, visit www.amsoil.com/warranty.

Applications for the Blue Label OE ATF:
Product Code OTL

Aisin-Warner AW-1; BMW 83 22 0 142 516, 83 22 2 152 426; Chrylser MOPAR* 68157995AA, SP-IV; DSIH 6p805; Ford MERCON* LV; GM DEXRON* VI; Honda/Acura DW-1*, Type 3.0; Hyundai/Kia SP-IV, SPH-IV, SP-IV-RR, NWS-9638, SP4-M; JASO 1A-LV; JWS 3324; Mercedes Benz 236.12, 236.14, 236.15, 236.41; Mitsubishi SP-IV, ATF J3, ATF-PA, ATF-MA1; Nissan Matic-S, Matic-W; SAAB 93 165 147; Shell M-1375.4, M-1375.5, M-1375.6, M-L12108; Toyota WS; Volvo 31256774; VW/Audi G 055 005, G 055 162, G 060 162; ZF S671 090 255.

Attributes you can read more about in the latest OE Trans Fluid product data sheet which you can print out for your shop:

  • Protects against wear
  • Resists harmful sludge
  • Excellent cold-weather performance
  • Guards against leaks
  • Promotes smooth, shudder-free shifts
  • Used in most transfer cases

Available in the popular Twin Pack with 2-2.5 Gallon Jugs, 4-gallon case and 12 quart case. Singles of each available as well as 55 gallon drums and 275 gallon totes.

If your vehicle’s transmission spec is missing here we’re likely to match it in the others. Either Signature Series, ULV, CVT, Super Shift or Torque Drive.

Always in stock at Stan Houston’s and our Exit 73 location just east of the Tea exit.

Stan Houston for Amsoil Sioux Falls on W. 12th St

Transmissions

Should I Switch to a Lighter Viscosity Oil in Winter?

Written by Charleen

Generally with todays vehicles it’s not an issue but you should check the particular recommendations in the owners manual

John Baker |

Motorists sometimes ask if they should use a lighter viscosity of motor oil once winter arrives.

Yes – provided your vehicle manufacturer allows it. 

Run out to your vehicle and fish the owner’s manual from the glove box. Or open a digital copy on your phone.

Somewhere in the back you should find the motor oil recommendations. Many vehicles, particularly domestic, call for a lone viscosity of motor oil. It’s likely 5W-20 or 5W-30. That’s what you’re supposed to use all the time. Doesn’t matter if it’s -20ºF (-29ºC) or 100ºF (38ºC) outside. The engine was designed and manufactured to operate most efficiently using that particular viscosity of motor oil.

But some vehicle manufacturers – often foreign – recommend different motor oil viscosities depending on ambient temperature. You may find a chart in the owner’s manual like the one below that shows which viscosity you can use depending on the temperature. The manufacturer typically recommends a lighter viscosity when the temperature drops during the winter.

Typical viscosity temperature use chart in car's owners manual

Your vehicle owner’s manual may contain a viscosity chart like this one.

In this case, we recommend using the lightest recommended viscosity during the winter.

Why?

Two reasons:

  • Maximum wear protection at startup
  • Easier cold starts

To understand, you have to understand motor oil viscosity. If you’ve navigated to this page after a Google search, you probably know something about viscosity already. But a little refresher can’t hurt. (Check out this post for a detailed explanation of viscosity.)

Viscosity refers to the oil’s resistance to flow and is its most important property. The lower the oil’s viscosity, the more readily it flows at cold winter temperatures. Of course, the opposite is true – the higher the oil’s viscosity, the more slowly it flows when cold. That means an 0W-20 oil will flow better when it’s cold than a 10W-30.

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Which brings me to my next important point.

The oil’s “W” viscosity describes its characteristics when it’s cold. And by “cold” we mean 40ºC (104ºF). The second number (e.g. the “30” in “5W-30”) describes the oil’s characteristics once your engine reaches normal operating temperature, or 100ºC (212ºF).

Engineers agree that most engine wear occurs at startup. One reason is because gravity pulls much of the oil into the sump as the vehicle sits overnight.

When you start the vehicle the next morning – even if it’s not that cold outside – a few critical moments pass before the motor oil travels through the oil pump and navigates the narrow oil passages to reach components throughout the engine. It’s during those moments that accelerated wear can take place.

As such, it’s beneficial to use an oil that flows readily at startup to reach engine components as quickly as possible.

Since lower-viscosity oils flow more readily, they provide better cold-weather startup protection compared to higher-viscosity oils.

On a side topic with AMSOIL if your vehicle calls for 5W-20 or 0W-20 both can be seen as interchangeable with the superior synthetic base oils used. Neither one make a cotton picken bit of difference unless we are at -45 all week, then the 0W-20 may be a little better.

From South Dakota to Texas many of our

Crank it up

Lower-viscosity oils also provide less crankshaft resistance as the engine turns over. When the temperature plummets below zero, the motor oil can thicken so much that it prevents the crankshaft from spinning fast enough to start the engine. This is particularly a problem with conventional oils since they contain waxes that thicken in the cold. Synthetic motor oil, in contrast, doesn’t contain waxes and, therefore, provides easier cold starts.

Check out the video to see for yourself.

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Along the same lines, oil that provides less resistance to moving engine parts also maximizes fuel economy. That’s the primary reason automakers are trending toward lighter viscosity oils in their new vehicles.

A word of caution…

It’s important to note that using a higher-viscosity oil does have its benefits, too. Higher viscosity oils tend to provide improved wear protection since they promote formation of a thicker fluid film on engine parts. They’re also more resilient to oil consumption than lighter viscosities.

Bottom Line: Switch to the lightest viscosity oil your vehicle manufacturer recommends in the winter. Doing so maximizes wear protection at startup while improving cold-weather starts.

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