Motul ATF III

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Synthetic fluid for automatic gearboxes and power steering, meeting the requirements of GM Dexron III-H, GM Dexron II-E and Ford MERCON.

Specifications: Motul ATF III
Classification
Product line Motul ATF 10 oils
Base oil synthetic
Intended use gear and transmission
Approvals
Meets the requirements of What an approval means
Other designations PSA AL4, FNR5
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 35.2 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 7.4 mm²/s
Viscosity index 183
Pour point -57 °C
Flash point 210 °C
Density 847 kg/m³
Pack sizes 1 L, 20 L, 60 L, 208 L

The car maker has not officially approved the entries in the “Meets the requirements of” row.

Description

Motul ATF III is a synthetic fluid based on Technosynthese for automatic gearboxes, torque converters, power steering and hydraulic systems. The maker says it flows better when cold than ordinary Dexron II fluids.

With no official approvals, the fluid meets the requirements of GM Dexron II, GM Dexron II-D, GM Dexron II-E, GM Dexron III-G, GM Dexron III-H, Ford MERCON, Chrysler ATF+, Chrysler ATF+2, Chrysler ATF+3, Toyota ATF D-II, Mitsubishi SP-III, Nissan Matic D, Aisin Warner JWS 3314 and others.

Typical figures: viscosity 7.4 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 183, pour point -57 °C. Available in 1 to 208 litres.

It is not intended for newer-generation fluid specifications, CVTs or dual-clutch gearboxes.

Application

Automatic gearboxes, torque converters, power steering and hydraulic systems in American, Asian and European cars specified for a Dexron fluid up to III, or Mercon.

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