motor oil for transmission fluid November 15, 2008, 02:32:50 PM has anyone here ever considered motor oil as a substitute for transmission fluid in hot climates?it should work,,atleast it does in many cases. Quote Selected
motor oil for transmission fluid Reply #1 – November 15, 2008, 04:15:03 PM Works great if you don't mind the transmission slipping on every shift, till the clutches burn up... Quote Selected
motor oil for transmission fluid Reply #2 – November 15, 2008, 05:45:18 PM If you are in the middle of the Sahara desert and it's the only way to make it to the oasis, dump it in there.Actually I have no idea. Quote Selected
motor oil for transmission fluid Reply #3 – November 15, 2008, 07:10:32 PM really bad idea...... Quote Selected
motor oil for transmission fluid Reply #4 – November 16, 2008, 01:51:30 AM I know for a fact allison transmissions includes 10w30 in there maintinance allocation charts for hot climates. I also know for a fact that the climate in the US dips deep into that temperature range where it would be an option. Quote Selected
motor oil for transmission fluid Reply #5 – November 16, 2008, 12:40:01 PM Quote from: jcassity;243237I know for a fact allison transmissions includes 10w30 in there maintinance allocation charts for hot climates. I also know for a fact that the climate in the US dips deep into that temperature range where it would be an option.And I'll guarantee the clutch linings are designed for usage in motor oil... Apply pressures and rates would be set for oil operation as well... I may well use "F" in my AOD(because it is less slippery than Mercon and gives a firmer shift), but no way I'd consider motor oil, even at constant 100*+ temps... Quote Selected
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