grounded Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I normally use the $6 a quart maxima mtl fluid , but decided to try atf this time with a new clutch in the quad. I ran the PISS out of it this weekend, fanning the clutch and duning at a brisk pace, could not tell one bit of difference in shift quality or otherwise. I might be looking at running this stuff instead because its so much cheaper , and I change the tranny fluid after every trip to the dunes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboy Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I normally use the $6 a quart maxima mtl fluid , but decided to try atf this time with a new clutch in the quad. I ran the PISS out of it this weekend, fanning the clutch and duning at a brisk pace, could not tell one bit of difference in shift quality or otherwise. I might be looking at running this stuff instead because its so much cheaper , and I change the tranny fluid after every trip to the dunes . 310279[/snapback] atf is badnews in a shes bottom end it is the equivalent of 10w ,auto motor oils and quad oils weight value os different ,i know guys who have tried in 250 dirtbikes because they heard its chemically same yamaha tranny oil but it destroyed (fried)my buddys clutch big time,its not worth it get some thing thicker to protect that bottom end !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBANSHEE Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I've tried it back when I raced dirt bikes, and it seemed like it wore the clutch fast. ATF does not have the lubricating properties that oil does, I usually either run BELRAY 85W gearsaver or a good quality 10W30 motor oil, However ATF does have a lot of detergent in it and works great run for very short times to clean up the trani, and will also help swell up seeping gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdBanshee Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 (edited) I have used "Type F" ATF in my Banshees tranny for several years, no problems. I do change it regularly, but it works great. Edited January 22, 2005 by BdBanshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 you know it sure is funny. atf is used in auto tranny in all vehicles. my pu weighs 4000 or more and i pull trailers. there are a shit load of clutchs in a vehicle tranny. ive ran it for a while, bdbanshee ran it for yrs, he was the one that told me about it. havent had a problem with it. i do change it regularly about every 3 months. keep it fresh. if you pour out belray 85w gearsaver, i looks just like it, smell almost like it also. i use only TYPE F though. it has better shifting, lubricants than like dexron. i had an 84 gmc pu with a shift kit in it. with type f it would bark the tires, using anything else it would shift like normal. plus its like 2 dollars a bottle. ive ran 10-40 in my tranny once. it was a bitch to shift. i will stick with what seems to be working for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBANSHEE Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I havn't ever tried type F maybe thats the way to go I only tried dexron and didn't like it due to having to adjust the clutch alot more than normal. I know what you mean about Gearsaver looking like ATF, but it doesn't seem to wear the clutch like the DEX did. So maybe Its more like Type F . Might have to try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenr74 Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I've been using it for a couple years now and never had a problem. Change it after every other ride and it is pretty damn cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyman Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I use tractor ATF in mine, never change the oil and beat the livin' daylights out of it every ride. $8 for 2 gallon jug. Shifts better now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 I use tractor ATF in mine, never change the oil and beat the livin' daylights out of it every ride. $8 for 2 gallon jug. Shifts better now too. 310435[/snapback] thats old school go to the local coop and load up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Steeda Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Type F ATF since 87. Tearing into the tranny for the first time right now. Looks like almost no wear. I'm even gonna reuse the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater006 Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 ATF type F here too, though not as many miles/years as some of you have BTW, for those mentioning Dexron, etc, you *want* to use Type F -- something about the additives in it. But, there's nothing wrong with running it in the shee, at least not thus far for me. And whoever said it didn't have lubricating properties... sure it does It may not have the same properties as 10w30 but it has more than enough for the bottom end, if you keep it changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitchenBanshee Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 atf is badnews in a shes bottom end it is the equivalent of 10w ,auto motor oils and quad oils weight value os different ,i know guys who have tried in 250 dirtbikes because they heard its chemically same yamaha tranny oil but it destroyed (fried)my buddys clutch big time,its not worth it get some thing thicker to protect that bottom end !! 310306[/snapback] OK.... Whatever.... I've ran ATF for 15 years now. In my CR500 and my CR250 Which I ran in 3 outdoor motorcross series, and all three of my banshees. Dexron III may fry it, I have no idea. I only use Type F tranny fluid and have NEVER rebuilt a tranny in any of my bikes. The clutches wear as normal. Don't believe the hype, I have no idea why people are so dedicated to the $6.00 a quart stuff when Type F has been PROVEN time and time again. Why haven't you seen anyone post one here "ATF BLEW MY TRANNY UP"........... It's never happened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grounded Posted January 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 amen brotha.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 I have used "Type F" ATF in my Banshees tranny for several years, no problems. I do change it regularly, but it works great. 310327[/snapback] Isn't Type F ATF for Fords??? You don't put diesel in the gas tank do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 yeah its for ford. for some reason it got good additives in it adn shifts way better than the others. on my buick i put a full race shift kit in it. i would shift hard to begin with, but type f made it shift faster smoother than the dexron. dexron is really thin also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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