Thread: F vs FA Transmission Fluid
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08-16-2008 10:37 AM #1
F vs FA Transmission Fluid
I needed a couple more quarts of ATF for my C4. I already have 8 quarts of Valvoline Type FA in it now. The local parts store ordered some up for me - but it came in as Type F. Doing a search on the Valvoline website didn't give me much. Are these ATF's interchangeable? My recollection is that they are virtually identical. Does anyone have an on line reference that I can look at for a warmer and fuzzier feeling?Dave W
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08-18-2008 05:55 AM #2
Surprised at no response - I'll go elsewhere as I do need this help nowDave W
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08-18-2008 06:17 AM #3
Try Rodding Roundtable: http://www.roddingroundtable.com/for...58ef376a531d46
Crosley is our resident trans expert.
There's some others that will know as well.C9
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08-18-2008 06:58 AM #4
Originally Posted by C9xDave W
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08-18-2008 03:30 PM #5
Napa brand stuff is Valvoline, and they sell type FA.. I don't belive there is a diffrence. at the time I bought some last year, My local Napa didn't have a listing for type FYou don't know what you've got til it's gone
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08-18-2008 05:42 PM #6
"Valvoline Type FA is a high-quality transmission fluid specifically engineered to protect and prolong the life of automatic transmissions. It is designed for use where Ford specifications M2C33-F, M2C33-G and Ford Type F fluids are recommended."
Provides excellent resistance against clutch slippage for extended transmission life.
Provides excellent resistance to fluid oxidation/breakdown at high temperatures.
Approved for 1980 and earlier Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.
Approved for use in Mazda, Saab, Toyota, Volvo and other Japanese and European vehicles requiring a Type F fluid.
Basically, friction modifier add packs, same base to start with.What if the "Hokey Pokey" is what it's really all about?
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08-19-2008 07:28 AM #7
Originally Posted by nitrowarrior
Matt, I know NAPA, a repackager, sells their many house branded items but they are like the gov't - they buy the best priced stuff with Valvoline today, Castrol the next and so on.Dave W
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08-19-2008 09:51 AM #8
F and FA are compatible. If you feel comfortable with running a non mixed setup, great. If you can't find the stuff you're looking for,don't be afraid to mix. The only thing is FA has a friction modifier add pack that is a considerable protection for the material in your clutch discs.What if the "Hokey Pokey" is what it's really all about?
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08-19-2008 10:17 AM #9
Originally Posted by nitrowarrior
Got the FA fluid this morning - only had to drive 40+ miles RT in my Guzzle 10 to get it from the place I got the original fill - that stuff got expensive @$3.77plus 8% tax/qtLast edited by IC2; 08-20-2008 at 01:46 PM.
Dave W
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10-14-2008 08:17 PM #10
They are right.
Hey there,
The FA is the way to go. F was used for years and in some cases will give you a firmer shift, BUT as stated the Fa fluid protects your tranny better. I have a TCI street fighter in my T and TCI did a great job of NOT telling us what other fluids to use. I debated and went with a valvoline FA and have had great luck. Don Jr.Don Jr.
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10-15-2008 05:25 AM #11
Originally Posted by Mr BlueDave W
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