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Fresh vs boutique atf
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There’s a lot of that going around.
"DEX VI is now a chemistry-based fluid license, rather than a performance-based license. To qualify for licensing by GM under DEX VI, you must use a proprietary chemical additive package. No longer can you just perform the same as DEX VI; rather, you must now be chemically identical to, DEX VI."
https://www.dieselplace.com/threads/atf-fluid-options-detailed-information.302701/
Here is a claim of redline increasing mpg by 1 and amsoil by 2!
https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/dexron-vi-atf.756458/
https://www.dieselplace.com/threads/atf-fluid-options-detailed-information.302701/
Here is a claim of redline increasing mpg by 1 and amsoil by 2!
https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/dexron-vi-atf.756458/
Do you think the official additive formula can outcompete 3rd party fluid with better base stocks?
What does that mean? Define "outcompete" .
You do know good blenders buy additives from the same core additive manufacturers, right? There might be some price point discussions, but the suppliers are not selling "worser" add packages.
Less wear, heat resistance, anti foam, maybe some magic?
It was suggested that licensed dex vi is better to use than unlicensed multi use fluids.
It was suggested that licensed dex vi is better to use than unlicensed multi use fluids.
Wear? Not sure there have been detailed wear studies comparing ATFs . Amsoil does long term testing in real vehicles.
Heat resistance, sure good aftermarket ATF's use better base oils that just last longer, shear less, and have superior heat resistance than factory fluid. Amsoil ATF passes the ABOT test with some reserve capacity.
No magic, it's just entirely possible to formulate a better ATF than factory ATF.
I would say that there might be advantages in the extremes....but if there is an answer, it would be on this site....and @kschachn could find it.