I've read the few synthetic transmission fluid topics, but perhaps not being a "car girl" I don't see a reply that I can understand. What has been your experience with, or would it even be wise, to replace the transmission fluid in a front wheel drive tow vehicle (towing 4 wheels down) with synthetic fluid? My hope is to keep the fluid cooler while towing without adding a fluid pump.
stap wrote: I've read the few synthetic transmission fluid topics, but perhaps not being a "car girl" I don't see a reply that I can understand. What has been your experience with, or would it even be wise, to replace the transmission fluid in a front wheel drive tow vehicle (towing 4 wheels down) with synthetic fluid? My hope is to keep the fluid cooler while towing without adding a fluid pump.
"(towing 4 wheels down)" sounds like a "towed" car. dingy. AND "fluid pump" .. towed car.. again I think she is talking about a towed car. and all 4 down.
synthetic is the best way to go.. tow or towed.. but need more information on what you are asking.
Dr Quick wrote: Are you talking about the "Towing Vehicle" or the "Towed Vehicle"? If it is the towing vehicle, yes synthetic would be better. If you are talking about a vehicle that you are pulling,(towed) using synthetic will not keep from the need of a "pump" to circulate fluid. If vehicle manufacturer says that you can tow/pull all four down then, fluid type would not make any difference.
Man I am with Dr. Quick. I agree with his answer but also could not figure out exactly what was being towed or towing. how did all the posters figure this out. :h
Are you talking about the "Towing Vehicle" or the "Towed Vehicle"? If it is the towing vehicle, yes synthetic would be better. If you are talking about a vehicle that you are pulling,(towed) using synthetic will not keep from the need of a "pump" to circulate fluid. If vehicle manufacturer says that you can tow/pull all four down then, fluid type would not make any difference.
Use it no matter what the manual says but use the correct type. It reduces wear and puts up with heat better than any dino oil. This in turn extends the life of the trans.
Bryan is right. It's good stuff, there's no reason NOT to use it and if it was built in the last ten years or so then it probably already has it - though it does need to be changed from time to time.
