Steps for selecting oil for automatic transmission:
1. Determination of automatic transmission model
*Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual or look under the hood for the transmission information tag.
* Identify the type and model of automatic transmission.
2. Check oil specifications
*Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual or consult your transmission manufacturer to determine recommended oil specifications.
* Manufacturers usually indicate specific types or numbers of oils corresponding to their automatic transmissions.
3. Selecting the oil type
* There are two main types of automatic transmission oil:
* Mineral oil: a base type of oil that does not contain synthetic additives.
* Synthetic Oil: A more advanced type of oil that contains synthetic additives to improve performance and extend service life.
*Choose synthetic oil if recommended for your automatic transmission as it provides better protection and performance.
4. Choice of brand and viscosity
* Choose automatic transmission oil from a reliable and well-known brand.
*Please note the listed oil viscosity, which represents its thickness at different temperatures.
* Use oil with a viscosity recommended for your automatic transmission.
5. Checking compatibility with additives
* Some automatic transmissions may require the use of specific additives in the oil.
*Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual or consult your transmission manufacturer to determine if your automatic transmission requires additives.
6. Oil volume
*Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual or consult your transmission manufacturer to determine the amount of oil required for your automatic transmission.
7. Filter replacement
* Simultaneously with changing the oil, it is recommended to replace the automatic transmission filter.
* Choose a filter that is compatible with your automatic transmission.
8. Regular replacement
* Replace the automatic transmission oil and filter in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or the vehicle’s operating manual.
* Regular oil changes help extend the life of the automatic transmission and ensure its optimal performance.