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Do automatic transmissions use heavyweight gear oil for lubrication?

Do automatic transmissions use heavyweight gear oil for lubrication?

Automatic transmissions use regular automatic transmission fluid, as the name suggests. Manual transmission fluid can vary, however, using either plain motor oil, a transmission oil known as heavyweight hypoid gear oil, or automatic transmission fluid.

What is 80W90 gear oil?

ADVANTAGE SAE 80W-90 GL-5 LIMITED-SLIP GEAR OIL is a multipurpose, heavy-duty, extreme pressure gear lubricant which is recommended for hypoid and bevel gear sets used in most limited-slip rear drive differentials.

Can I use 80W90 instead of 75w90?

Ans: Yes, you can mix 75w90 with 80w90.

Can I use ATF instead of MTF?

The answer is a qualified, “Yes.”

Will gear oil hurt a transmission?

Contaminated oil can seriously damage your gearbox, transfer case, or differentials with inadequate lubrication. You should also replace your gear oil if your transfer case or differentials recently had a leak repaired. A leak could signal contamination or low levels of gear oil.

Can I put ATF in a manual gearbox?

Yes – provided the original equipment manufacturer recommends it. It’s important to check your owner’s manual to make sure before dumping ATF in your manual transmission. In fact, some manuals may call for a gear lube or even a motor oil in older units.

What is the clearance for trans fluid in an A833?

The new transmissions have clearances between components in the .0005 to .0025 range, your A833 has clearnaces measuered in the .0015 to .006, meaning heavier oil is needed to keep parts from clacking each other and breaking, so not worth it to chance a thinner oil. Sorry to hear about the leaking side case.

When did the Chrysler A-833 transmission come out?

New model intro time, fall of 1963: At last! An all-new transmission, designated the A-833, is available in everything from 6-cylinder Valiants to rip-snortin’ Max Wedges.

Is the A-833 a 4 speed or 3 speed?

A simple flip of the gear lever on the side cover gives the driver the illusion of three normal speeds and a fourth that is overdrive. Editor’s note: Chrysler described the change as “an A-833 four-speed transmission, converted over to a three speed manual transmission with an overdrive gear ratio.”

Which is the best transmission fluid to use?

They recommend and sell the Sta-Lube GL-4 85W90 as the best choice. Because of the yellow metals used in the older transmissions no GL-5 lubes should be used. I’ve ordered a gallon of the Sta-Lube and will change my fluid out.