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Old 07-31-2007, 10:26 PM   #1
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Will thicker automatic transmission oil help with pick-up ?

Frankly, how automatic transmission work, I have absolutely no idea. All i know is there is a torque convertor, whereby clutch engagement is through the viscous oil in there.

I was thinking, will increasing the thickness of the oil help engage the clutch harder thereby helping out with initial acceleration ? It it does help shave 0.5 sec off my century sprint, I'll go for it.
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Old 07-31-2007, 10:37 PM   #2
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I have heard good things about this stuff: http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/redline4.htm
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I was going to suggest full synthetic trans oil as well, it will lubercate better, therefor more effeicent shifting=better tracktimes
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yeah in theory a thicker torque converter liquid will gove a more direct feel, but also make the shifting somewhat less smooth for daily driving... There's always a tradeoff somewhere
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