UNDERSTANDING AUTOMATIC

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

TRANSMISSION FLUIDS
Torque converter housing
SPECIAL PROPERTIES FOR (connects to flywheel)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS
Flywheel
• They’re a power transition fluid for the torque converter. (connects Turbine output shaft
to engine) (connects to transmission)
• Act as a hydraulic fluid for hydraulic (and electronic)
control systems.
• They must transmit sliding friction energy in bands and
clutches. This property varies between transmission
makes and is why there are so many different ATFs Stator output shaft
on the market. Friction is the key. (connects to fixed
shaft in transmission)
• They transmit this energy in such a way that the shift
is always smooth. Turbine Pump
(fixed to housing)
HOW DOES AN AUTOMATIC Stator
TRANSMISSION WORK? Most CVTs only have three basic components:
Automatic transmissions do not have a solid style • A high-power metal or rubber belt.
conventional clutch like manual transmissions. Instead,
• A variable-input “driving” pulley.
they use a fluid coupling called a torque converter to
transmit power from the engine to the transmission. • An output “driven” pulley.
The changes in the ratios by the planetary gear sets (as The variable-diameter pulleys are the heart of a CVT.
distinct from hypoid or bevel type used in differentials Each pulley is made of two 20-degree cones facing
or manual gearboxes), are done through the combined each other. A belt rides in the groove between the
use of multiple disc clutches, one-way clutches and two cones. V-belts are preferred if the belt is made
bands. These are the friction elements. The shift points of rubber.
are now electronically controlled (instead of simple When the two cones of the pulley are far apart (when
hydraulic pressure) and these electronics in the valve the diameter increases), the belt rides lower in the
bodies are also reliant on the correct oil. groove, and the radius of the belt loop going around the
pulley gets smaller. When the cones are close together
HOW DOES A CVT WORK? (when the diameter decreases), the belt rides higher
A CVT (continuously variable transmission) is different in the groove, and the radius of the belt loop going
again. There are two types of CVT. They both work on around the pulley gets larger. This is how it “changes
the basis of keeping the engine at the most efficient gear”. CVTs may use hydraulic pressure, centrifugal
rev range for power and economy. force or spring tension to create the force necessary
to adjust the pulley halves.
Variable-diameter pulleys must always come in pairs.
One of the pulleys, known as the drive pulley (or driving
pulley), is connected to the crankshaft of the engine.
The driving pulley is also called the input pulley because
it’s where the energy from the engine enters the
transmission. The second pulley is called the driven
pulley because the first pulley is turning it. As an
output pulley, the driven pulley transfers energy to
the driveshaft. Both types put specific strains on the
oil and it must be very shear stable.

Traditional automatic transmissions use gears. CVT’s

don’t have a gearbox but they operate on a pulley
system that allows an infinite variability between
highest and lowest gears with no discrete feeling of
gear change.

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS
Penrite manufacture a range of automatic transmission fluids (ATFs) that can be used in passenger,
light and heavy duty vehicles. They may also be used as compressor fluids or as power steering fluids
where ATFs are specified.

Smooth Shift Chart

Smooth shift durability is a measure of
SMOOTH SHIFT
DURABILITY x5 5 X Industry Standard

performance in automatic transmissions. x3

SMOOTH SHIFT
DURABILITY 3 X Industry Standard
Penrite’s ATF FS is a Full Synthetic fluid
x2.5
SMOOTH SHIFT
DURABILITY 3 X Industry Standard
which provides smooth shift durability Penrite ATF FS
Industry Standard (JASO M349)
5 times longer than the industry standard. 15.0 Multi Vehicle
dµ/dv(0.9m/s at 40ºC) x 1000

Full Synthetic
Our ATF MHP is a Semi Synthetic fluid
offering smooth shift performance that is 10.0 Penrite ATF MHP
Multi Vehicle
3 times longer than the industry standard. Semi Synthetic

The industry standard test method is the 5.0 Penrite ATF LV

JASO M349 - Anti-Shudder test. This Multi Vehicle
0.0 Full Synthetic
means you will experience a smooth shift 0 120 240 360 480 600
JASO
with ultimate high torque power in your -5.0 REFERENCE
transmissions for longer. Test Hours FLUID

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 ATF LV (Multi Vehicle) NEW
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Product Pack Carton Base Oil: Full Synthetic Colour: Red

Code Size Qty
ATFLV001 1 Litre 6 Key Specifications: Ford MERCON®-LV, GM DEXRON®-VI, Toyota WS,
ATFLV004 4 Litres 4 JASO 1A/2A-02, Kia/Hyundai/Mitsubishi SP-IV, Ford M2C922-A1/M2C924-A,
ATFLV020 20 Litres 1 Nissan/Infiniti Matic S, Mitsubishi Dia Queen J2/J3, Honda DW-1
ATFLV060 60 Litres 1 Penrite ATF LV is the latest generation technology, full synthetic,
ATFLV205 205 Litres 1 multi vehicle, low viscosity automatic transmission fluid meeting

ATF LV REPLACES the requirements of Ford MERCON®-LV & GM DEXRON®-VI, as

ATF DX-VI well as many other low viscosity manufacturer specifications.
It is an advanced formulation automatic transmission fluid
designed for optimum performance and outstanding high
temperature resistance.

ATF FS (Multi Vehicle)

Product Pack Carton Base Oil: Full Synthetic Colour: Red
Code Size Qty SMOOTHER
SHIFT
ATFFS001 1 Litre 6 Key Specifications: GM DEXRON -II/III/VI, BTR 91LE/95LE,
®

ATFFS004 4 Litres 4 Ford MERCON®-V, Mitsubishi MM SP2/SP3/PA, Mazda MV/M-III,

ATFFS020 20 Litres 1 Chrysler MS 9602 (ATF+4), Toyota WS*/T-II/III/IV, LT 71141, JASO 1A,
ATFFS060 60 Litres 1 MB 236.1/236.10/236.11/236.5, Nissan/Infiniti Matic C/D/J/K/S*, Subaru
ATFFS205 205 Litres 1 *Meets the frictional characteristics of these specifications.

Penrite ATF FS is a full synthetic, highly shear stable, multi

vehicle, automatic transmission fluid that exceeds the
requirements of Ford MERCON®-V & GM DEXRON®-IIIH as well
as many other manufacturer requirements. It is an advanced
formula designed for optimum performance and outstanding
high temperature performance.

ATF MHP (Multi Vehicle)

Product Pack Carton Base Oil: Semi Synthetic Colour: Red
Code Size Qty SMOOTHER
SHIFT

ATFMHP001 1 Litre 6 Key Specifications: Mitsubishi MM SP2/SP3/PA, Toyota T-II/III/IV,

ATFMHP004 4 Litres 4 Chrysler ATF+3/ATF+4, Nissan/Infiniti Matic C/D/J/K, LT 71141, BTR 91LE/95LE,
ATFMHP020 20 Litres 1 MB 236.1/236.10/236.11/236.5, Holden HN 2287, JASO 1A, VW 052990,
ATFMHP060 60 Litres 1 Ford MERCON®-LV, GM DEXRON®-IIIH/G/F, Honda ATF 89/96/Z1
ATFMHP205 205 Litres 1 Penrite ATF MHP is a semi synthetic, multi vehicle, automatic
transmission fluid that exceeds the requirements of Mitsubishi
SP2/SP3/PA, DEXRON®-IIIH & Ford MERCON®-LV as well as many
other manufacturer specifications. It is an advanced formula
designed for optimum performance and outstanding high
temperature resistance.

ATF DX-III (Multi Vehicle)

Product Pack Carton Base Oil: Premium Mineral Colour: Red
Code Size Qty
ATFDX3001 1 Litre 6 Key Specifications: GM DEXRON®-IIIH/G/F, GM DEXRON®-IIE/IID/II,
ATFDX3004 4 Litres 4 Volvo 97341, Ford MERCON®/MERCON®-IV, LT 71141, BTR 91LE/95LE,
ATFDX3020 20 Litres 1 Ford M2C166-H, MB 236.1/236.10/236.11/236.5, Toyota T-II/D2
ATFDX3060 60 Litres 1 Penrite ATF DX-III is an advanced technology, premium mineral,
ATFDX3205 205 Litres 1 multi vehicle, automatic transmission fluid that exceeds the
requirements of GM DEXRON®-IIIH. It is manufactured from the
latest additive technology and advanced hydrocracked base oils
along with a viscosity modifier to minimize shear loss and provide
outstanding performance throughout the life of the fluid.

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DCT Fluid (Multi Vehicle) NEW

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Product Pack Carton Base Oil: Full Synthetic Colour: Amber
Code Size Qty
DCTF004 4 Litres 1 Key Specifications: Ford M2C936-A, Porsche Oil No. 999.917.080.00,
DCTF020 20 Litres 1 BMW 83 22 2 148 578/579, BMW 83 22 0 440 214, BMW 83 22 2 147 477,
Mitsubishi SSTF-1, MB 236.21, Peugeot/Citroen 9734.S2,
VW TL 052 182/052 529, Volvo 1161838/39
Penrite DCT Fluid is a highly advanced, full synthetic, multi
vehicle, dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid suitable for DCTs
that use a wet clutch system. It is manufactured with advanced
synthetic base oils and utilising the latest additive technology
for applications in many modern types of wet DCT transmissions.

CVT Fluid V (Multi Vehicle)

Product Pack Carton Base Oil: Full Synthetic Colour: Red
Code Size Qty
CVTV004 4 Litres 4 Key Specifications: Nissan NS-1/NS-2, Mini Cooper EZL 799,
CVTV020 20 Litres 1 Volvo 4959, Mopar CVT Fluid +4, Honda HCF2/HMMF,
MB 236.20, Toyota CVTF FE/TC, Mitsubishi CVTF-J1
Penrite CVT Fluid V is a highly advanced, full synthetic, long
drain, automatic transmission fluid manufactured with advanced
synthetic and ultra-pure hydrocracked base oils and utilising
state of the art additive technology for applications in many
modern types of Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT).
Its new and improved formulation means more applications
are now possible. Not suitable for use in Luk type CVT systems
and where low viscosity CVT fluids are required.

ATF 33 (Type F)
Product Pack Carton Base Oil: Premium Mineral Colour: Red
Code Size Qty
ATF33004 4 Litres 4 Key Specifications: Ford M2C33-F/G, Ford SQM-2C9007-AA
ATF33020 20 Litres 1 Penrite ATF 33 is special purpose, premium mineral, non-friction
ATF33205 205 Litres 1 modified, automatic transmission fluid designed for Type F
transmissions that specify M2C33-F/G or Ford SQM-2C9007-AA
specifications. ATF 33 is designed for use in older Ford
transmissions and power steering systems wherever a Ford
Type F or G fluid is recommended. It can also be used in manual
transmissions that specify this type of fluid.

Classic ATF NEW

Product Pack Carton Base Oil: Premium Mineral Colour: Red
Code Size Qty
CLASATF005 5 Litre 4 Key Specifications: DEXRON®-IID, MERCON®-IV, Allison C-4, Voith Diwa,
MB 236.6/7, ZF TE-ML11/TE-ML 14, Ford ESR-M2C163-A, Vickers 35VQ25,
Ford M2C166-H, Ford M2C138-CJ, Denison T5D/P-46/HF-2, Toyota T-II/D2,
Sundstrand 22-213L, Mitsubishi SP/SP2, BTR 5M-52, BTR 81/91
Penrite Classic ATF is premium mineral, multi vehicle, DEXRON®-IID
automatic transmission fluid for classic and older transmissions
that required Type A/Suffix A or GM DEXRON®/DEXRON®-II
fluids. It is manufactured with modern additive technology and
premium base oils to provide better shift performance and
protection than original type automatic transmission fluids.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS ATF Top Up
Product Pack Carton Base Oil: Premium Mineral Colour: Dark Red
Code Size Qty
ATFTU001 1 Litre 6 Key Specifications: DEXRON®-IID/IIE, MERCON®-IV, Allison C-4, MB 236.1,
Ford ESR-M2C163-A/M2C166-H/M2C138C-J, Nissanmatic C/D, Toyota T-II,
Mitsubishi SP2, Chrysler ATF+3, BTR 91LE/95LE, Mazda M-II, ZF TE-ML11
Penrite ATF Top Up is a multi vehicle, special purpose, heavier
viscosity, transmission fluid designed for topping up many
Automatic Transmissions and Power Steering systems. ATF
Top Up meets the basic frictional and anti-wear requirements
of DEXRON®-IIE and many other manufacturer specifications.
ATF Top Up should be at a concentration of no more than 20%
of total ATF capacity.

Auto Trans Stop Leak KS

LEA &

SQ
STOPS
Product Pack Carton Colour: Red

UAWK
Code Size Qty Treat Rate: 375ml treats up to 10 litres
ADTSL375 375 Millilitres 6
Penrite Auto Trans Stop Leak has been specifically formulated
to control leaks in automatic transmission systems due to
deteriorating or worn seals and gaskets. It has been designed
for use in conventional automatic transmission units. Not
suitable for use in DCT or CVT systems.

Penrite 4297 (Transmission Additive)

Product Pack Carton Colour: Dark Brown
Code Size Qty
PEN4297000150 150 Millilitres 12
Penrite 4297 is a treatment additive formulated to alleviate
Penrite 4297 REPLACES shift problems in automatic transmission systems that require
LZ 7906 DEXRON®II automatic transmission fluids (ATFs). It is also
suitable for manual transmissions that utilise an ATF as their
lubricant. It can also be used to reduce noise and wear in power
steering systems of passenger vehicles. It contains a balanced
mix of additives including oxidation inhibitors and friction
modifiers to alter the shift feel of many transmissions while
providing for an improved margin of protection in others. Not
suitable for use in DCT or CVT systems.

Millilitres Litres
PENRITE PRODUCT
150 375 1 4 5 20 60 205
ATF LV (Multi Vehicle) - - • • - • • •
ATF FS (Multi Vehicle) - - • • - • • •
ATF MHP (Multi Vehicle) - - • • - • • •
ATF DX-III (Multi Vehicle) - - • • - • • •
DCT Fluid (Multi Vehicle) - - - • - • - -
CVT Fluid V (Multi Vehicle) - - - • - • - -
ATF 33 (Type F) - - - • - • - •
Classic ATF - - - - • - - -
ATF Top Up - - • - - - - -
Auto Trans Stop Leak - • - - - - - -
Penrite 4297 (Transmission Additive) • - - - - - - -
(All products are available in 1000L Pods, on request)

Key Features & Benefits of the Automatic Transmission Fluids range:

> Multi Vehicle application means the same fluid can be used across multiple vehicles. Full synthetic (ATF LV
and ATF FS) as well as Semi synthetic (ATF MHP) covers over 99% of the Australian vehicle market. Penrite
also makes a Multi Vehicle mineral product (ATF DX-III).
> A complete range of fluids covering most vehicles. > Specialist fluids (ATF 33, CVT Fluid V and DCT Fluid).
> Extended Long drain periods. > Passenger Car, 4WD and Heavy vehicle applications.
> Smooth shift durability (ATF FS and ATF MHP).

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