So it would appear that Tremec has come out with their own branded MTF for use in ALL Tremec Transmissions from 2008 and newer.
I just stumbled across this yesterday and figured I would post about it to get some thoughts on it from the experts. All the of the Tremec transmissions I have owned T56 and TR6060 have called for a ATF (Dex3) type fluid. If you look at the specs below you will clearly see this is NOT like an ATF.
This is from the Tremec 2018 performance Brochure:
http://www.tremec.com/anexos/2018_Performance-Product-Guide.pdf
NEW FOR 2018:
TREMEC® HP-MTF™ MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID
We get the question all of the time, "What kind of oil do you
guys recommend?" And now, we're pleased to announce our
definitive answer --
"TREMEC oil, of course!"
Developed in conjuction with world-class automotive and
industrial lubricant producers, TREMEC's new HP-MTFâ„¢
H-igh
P-erformance
M-anual
T-ransmission
F-luid is designed to
provide an ideal balance of rugged protection and responsive
shifting in accordance with the OEM-level standards of
TREMEC's own engineers.
Compatible with all TREMEC manuals produced from 2008-to-
current, HP-MTF is also yellow metal safe, meaning that it may
also provide benefits in non-TREMEC units, such as the early
3- & 4-speeds that TREMECs typically displace. Although
acceptable for use in all climates, HP-MTF is especially well-
suited to summer-like conditions; and while developed first-
and-foremost with street performance in mind, is capable of
supporting severe-duty use in competition applications.
PDS:
https://americanpowertrain.com/pdf/124244
Specifications & Technical Properties:
GL-4
SAE viscosity 75W85
Kinematic viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) 12.1 - !!!
Kinematic viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) 71.6
Viscosity index (ASTM D2270) 167
Brookfield viscosity @ -40°C , cP 65000
Foam stability (ASTM D-892) (20/50/20) 0/0/0
Flash point - °F (ASTM D-92) 338 - Conventional Fluid???
Copper corrosion - 3 hrs @ 150°C (ASTM D130) 2B
Kinematic viscosity % change @ 100°C (170°C @ 192 hrs.) 13.7
Kinematic viscosity % change @ 40°C (170°C @ 192 hrs.) 18.2
Minimum pour temperature - °F (ASTM D-97) -70
Maximum handling temperature - °F 158
Maximum storage temperature - °F 113
This stuff retails for about $19 a quart so I am not about to run out and buy it for my TR6060 just yet. What this does tell me is that running a thicker fluid won't make your Tremec implode like many would have you believe. I also tells me that in high performance and severe duty Tremec would like to see a thicker fluid used. However, they due allude to summer weather performance so based on the 12.1 cSt this would not work well for winter use.
I doubt that this new fluid would be OEM approved for warranty use so until my warranty runs out I will make sure the fluid in my TR6060 drains out "red". But after that I am inclined to run something thicker such as Amsoil MTF or Redline MTL since I don't need to worry about cold weather performance. My SS Sedan is a garage queen when the temps get below 40F.
Would like to get some input from the experts on Tremec's new recommendation on a using a true MTF and a much thicker fluid than the typical 7-8 cSt ATF based products. What new alternative products does this open the door for using? Is there something special in the additive package? I doubt it but would be interesting to know. Unfortunately right now it is to pricey to buy just for a VOA.
I just stumbled across this yesterday and figured I would post about it to get some thoughts on it from the experts. All the of the Tremec transmissions I have owned T56 and TR6060 have called for a ATF (Dex3) type fluid. If you look at the specs below you will clearly see this is NOT like an ATF.
This is from the Tremec 2018 performance Brochure:
http://www.tremec.com/anexos/2018_Performance-Product-Guide.pdf
NEW FOR 2018:
TREMEC® HP-MTF™ MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID
We get the question all of the time, "What kind of oil do you
guys recommend?" And now, we're pleased to announce our
definitive answer --
"TREMEC oil, of course!"
Developed in conjuction with world-class automotive and
industrial lubricant producers, TREMEC's new HP-MTFâ„¢
H-igh
P-erformance
M-anual
T-ransmission
F-luid is designed to
provide an ideal balance of rugged protection and responsive
shifting in accordance with the OEM-level standards of
TREMEC's own engineers.
Compatible with all TREMEC manuals produced from 2008-to-
current, HP-MTF is also yellow metal safe, meaning that it may
also provide benefits in non-TREMEC units, such as the early
3- & 4-speeds that TREMECs typically displace. Although
acceptable for use in all climates, HP-MTF is especially well-
suited to summer-like conditions; and while developed first-
and-foremost with street performance in mind, is capable of
supporting severe-duty use in competition applications.
PDS:
https://americanpowertrain.com/pdf/124244
Specifications & Technical Properties:
GL-4
SAE viscosity 75W85
Kinematic viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) 12.1 - !!!
Kinematic viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) 71.6
Viscosity index (ASTM D2270) 167
Brookfield viscosity @ -40°C , cP 65000
Foam stability (ASTM D-892) (20/50/20) 0/0/0
Flash point - °F (ASTM D-92) 338 - Conventional Fluid???
Copper corrosion - 3 hrs @ 150°C (ASTM D130) 2B
Kinematic viscosity % change @ 100°C (170°C @ 192 hrs.) 13.7
Kinematic viscosity % change @ 40°C (170°C @ 192 hrs.) 18.2
Minimum pour temperature - °F (ASTM D-97) -70
Maximum handling temperature - °F 158
Maximum storage temperature - °F 113
This stuff retails for about $19 a quart so I am not about to run out and buy it for my TR6060 just yet. What this does tell me is that running a thicker fluid won't make your Tremec implode like many would have you believe. I also tells me that in high performance and severe duty Tremec would like to see a thicker fluid used. However, they due allude to summer weather performance so based on the 12.1 cSt this would not work well for winter use.
I doubt that this new fluid would be OEM approved for warranty use so until my warranty runs out I will make sure the fluid in my TR6060 drains out "red". But after that I am inclined to run something thicker such as Amsoil MTF or Redline MTL since I don't need to worry about cold weather performance. My SS Sedan is a garage queen when the temps get below 40F.
Would like to get some input from the experts on Tremec's new recommendation on a using a true MTF and a much thicker fluid than the typical 7-8 cSt ATF based products. What new alternative products does this open the door for using? Is there something special in the additive package? I doubt it but would be interesting to know. Unfortunately right now it is to pricey to buy just for a VOA.