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They are both lubricants but each one is blended for a specific purpose. They are not interchangeable. Engine oil must deal with high temperatures and contaminants in the open system. It is regularly drained out and replaced to remove the contaminants. Transmission Fluid is used in a closed system and is designed to last for a long time. Each lubricant has it's own specific additives.
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Is there a difference between Engine oil and Transmission Oil?
Yes there is. They both will have different additives in them. There viscosity (thickness) will also be different. Transmission fluid has a red dye that is added so it can be distinguished from engine oil.
Where do you add transmission fluid to a diesel engine?
to the transmission, not the engine
Where is transmission fluid dipstick located on a 2007 Ford Taurus?
Near the firewall , between the engine and transmission ( transaxle )
Where is fluid leaking from when leaking from between motor and transmission?
Rear main engine seal or front transmission seals
Can you use power steering fluid in your transmission 87 Ford?
There is not much difference between power steering and transmission fluid. Many people use power steering in place of transmission fluid because it is cheaper.
How do you add transmission fluid to a Chevrolet 350 vortec engine?
You should never add transmission fluid to a Chevrolet 350 engine. You can add transmission fluid to the transmission through the transmission dipstick holder.
What is the difference between manual and automatic transmission fluid?
manual fluid is thicker auto trans is like power steering fluid..watery
Can you use an automatic transmission fluid to clean engine?
NO!!!! do not do this, oil is oil, transmission fluid is transmission fluid, and antifreeze is antifreeze, do not mix any of these, it can perminately damage your engine.
What is different between oils and fluid?
Transmission fluid is a slippery liquid that acts as a lubricant for all of the moving parts inside your transmission. In an automatic transmission, this fluid also serves as a coolant and a viscous fluid that transmits power from the engine to the transmission. Motor oil is a lubricant used in internal combustion engine. they must be put in specific proportions.
Where is the power steering reservior on 2000 Lincoln ls?
On a 2000 Lincoln LS : The power steering fluid reservoir is between the engine and the DRIVERS side fender ( it takes MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * don't worry , the engine cooling fan fluid reservoir , which is between the engine and the passenger side fender also takes MERCON automatic transmission fluid
Where is transmission fluid cap located in 2001 Ford Taurus?
On a 2001 Ford Taurus : The automatic transmission fluid dipstick ( fill tube ) is between the engine air intake tube and the engine compartment firewall
Where is the transmission fluid on a 2000 Chevy Blazer?
The transmission dipstick is at the center rear of the engine comparment behind the distributor. This is how you have to fill the transmission fluid as well. DO NOT overfill the transmission fluid, that is the quickest and easiest way to damage a transmission. Transmission fluid is to be checked on a warm engine, idling in park.
