Thread: synth ATF
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Old 04-23-2004, 05:09 PM
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Originally posted by SVXRide
I just added the Mobil 1 synth after dropping the pan. Word of caution here - the front seal on my trans was leaking "at speed" (i.e. no leak when parked) and after I went to the synth I got a wonderful (NOT) puddle under the trans when parked. I'm now switching back to the organic stuff....
-Bill
excellent point. if the tranny has many miles on it, there is a good chance the change to a synthetic ATF will cause it to start leaking. the reason is synthetics "clean" up the gunk that builds up at the seals. for those wanting to go the synthetic route on an older tranny, I would look into a conditioner to be used before switching fluids.

here's one source: www.auto-rx.net
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