BULLETIN NO. 10-09 DATE 07/12/2010

 

TO: All ATP Technicians

FROM: James Strong, Customer/Technical Service Mgr.

RE: New AT-216 ATP Solution Simple™

AT-216 ATP Solution Simple™ Full Synthetic transmission fluid was recently tested against two more popular low priced “synthetic” trans fluids.

The results reflect that the AT-216 provides several benefits over the competitive lower priced lesser formulation products:

AT-216 Benefits:

  • Increased shear stability – resists viscosity breakdown and has a longer service life.
  • Improved extreme low temperature performance. Better flow rate down to -50c (-50f).
  • The additive package does not allow deposits and varnish to form because it does not contain sulfated ash.
  • Lower “cold start-up” friction at any temperature

The AT-216 product formulation and additive package is specially formulated containing a very high percentage of synthetic base oil, PAO (polyalpholefins). The high quality synthetic base oils, combined with the AT-216 sophisticated additive system provides enhanced high and low temperature performance, improves shear and oxidative stability, thus extending the service life of the fluid. Lower priced competitive transmission fluids most often utilize a lower percentage of PAO / synthetic base oil. Fluids of this nature are often referred to as Group III Hydrocrack, Semi Synthetic or Synthetic Blend ATF’s. The technology and raw material quality used to formulate and produce lesser quality product formulations is often reflected in the price point of the product offering.

Lower cost or reduced price point products can often be associated with reduced quality and performance.

ATP Solution Simple™ was formulated to be a “superior” synthetic transmission fluid suitable for today’s sophisticated transmissions and fluids. In this quest, we wanted to ensure our fluid would be suitable in “real world” performance. A fully synthetic fluid will perform in “severe duty” situations which many vehicles encounter in daily usage.

AT-216 is a “top of the category” transmission fluid much like Red Line, Amsoil and Royal Purple.

In summary:

Price will indicate how good the chemistry is. Low priced “synthetic” trans fluids will have low percentages of PAO’s and use Group III oil as a base. Higher priced Full synthetics have higher percentages of PAO’s and use Group IV oil as a base.

Performance is a function of the chemistry. Full synthetics will flow better, maintain viscosity longer and operate better in “severe duty” service. Fewer harmful deposits and varnish are formed in a transmission using full synthetic fluid.

Full synthetic transmission fluids reduce friction and thereby lower operating temperatures.

ATP Solution Simple™ is a Premium Full Synthetic transmission fluid suitable for today’s transmissions and fluids.

Please visit our website at www.atp-inc.com for information on the NEW ATP-Inc Fully Synthetic, Fully Formulated Fluids.


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