Automatic transmissions use a special type of oil, called Automatic Transmission Fluid (or ATF). Within the transmission, the fluid does a number of things, including lubricating, cooling and clutch application. ATF even provides the connection between the engine and transmission.

Maintaining ATF is critical to the life of your car's transmission. A number of years ago, there were only two types of transmission fluid on the market: Type A and Type F. Now, there are four main types of transmission fluid on the market and there are dozens of brands and styles from which to choose.

So how do you know what type of fluid your transmission uses? The best way to make sure you're using the right type of transmission fluid is to consult with your owner's manual. It will tell you exactly which ATF the manufacturer recommends for your vehicle.

Here's a list of the different types of fluid and the basic differences between them:

Type F - This type of fluid was designed for Fords that used bronze clutches. The last transmission made with bronze clutches was the Cruizematic which were last used in the early 1970's. Today, this fluid is only used in classic or antique cars.

Dexron III/Mercon - This is one of the most common fluids on the market. Most GM and Ford units call for this type of ATF as do many imports. If your owner's manual recommends any form of Dexron or any Mercon (other than Mercon V), this is the fluid you want to use.

HFM-Style Fluids - HFM stands for Highly Friction Modified. It's a fluid that provide different friction characteristics than Dexron III/Mercon. This fluid appears under a number of different names including Chrysler's ATF+ (also called 7670). Other manufacturers that use HFM ATF include Honda/Acura, Jeep/Eagle, Hyundai, Toyota/Lexus, Saturn and Sterling.

Remember, you should always check the owner's manual for your vehicle and use the type of ATF recommended by the manufacturer. If you are still in doubt, we recommend you bring your car or light truck to a transmission specialist @ Just Automobile. Contact Just Automobile to schedule scanning, engine servicing and transmission ATF change. We have huge stock of Dextron 11, 111, 4 and 6.

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Don't damage your toy, read the manufacturers manual before you change the ATF oil.

Whats your reccomendation on a montero sport tranny fluid. Manual reccomends DIAMOND ATF SP III

Formular Shell 111 is ok

justauto: Formular Shell 111 is ok

So no chance of getting the OEM fluid or even Dia queen? What is the assurance that the Shell 111 is fit for my SUV?

Google and ask for alternative to your vehicle ATF. It could grade 2,3, or 6

Very interesting thread. Thumbs up, bros! I don't a manual for my car (2007 camry, 4 cyl.) what's the best ATF that suits my car?

Hello,Thanks for bringing this topic which type of ATF is recommended for a nissan pathfinder 2001 model.

Good job.
Pls what ATF fluid is suitable for 97 Honda Civic

ba_aliyah: Good job.
Pls what ATF fluid is suitable for 97 Honda Civic

honda bulldog 97 & honda baby boy 99?

Thanks so much for your advice on the phone,really appreciate it,You are a very wonderful person justauto.....

ba_aliyah: Good job.
Pls what ATF fluid is suitable for 97 Honda Civic

Normal ATF is ok, buy oando or mobil ATF

shagaman: Thanks so much for your advice on the phone,really appreciate it,You are a very wonderful person justauto.....

Many thanks for your kind comments

daomi: honda bulldog 97 & honda baby boy 99?

Dextron 3

Nice thread.pks which ATF will I use on toyota camry 2002 model big daddy.thanks

Garba Audu: Very interesting thread. Thumbs up, bros! I don't a manual for my car (2007 camry, 4 cyl.) what's the best ATF that suits my car?

DEXTRON 6

ba_aliyah: Good job.
Pls what ATF fluid is suitable for 97 Honda Civic

DEXTRON 2, buy Oando ATF.

myke20: Nice thread.pks which ATF will I use on toyota camry 2002 model big daddy.thanks

DEXTRON 3

Great post.wish i had seen this a couple of months before my car, a 2003 Mazda 626 developed gear trouble.turns out i had used d wrong ATF
My mechanic recommended ATF frm John Holt.As the expert, pls advice.
When can i change d gear fluid?

tupaski: Great post.wish i had seen this a couple of months before my car, a 2003 Mazda 626 developed gear trouble.turns out i had used d wrong ATF
My mechanic recommended ATF frm John Holt.As the expert, pls advice.
When can i change d gear fluid?

Kindly avail your mileage? However I advice you inspect every 10,000km if your mileage s above 150k

what kind of transmission fluid is suitable for a 2002 bmw x5?

Best Atf fσr 2005 accord 4cyl wt 70k mileage??