What is the difference between Smart Blend Synthetic Highly Friction Modified and Dexron III ATF?
A1. Both Dexron III and Smart Blend Synthetic Highly Friction Modified ATF’s are similar base stock fluids. The major differences are contained within the specific or individual additive package requirements to meet both performance and technical specifications and requirements of OEM’s. Dexron III is the most common type of ATF utilized within the North American factory fill and service markets. Dexron III is a highly stable ATF with heavy detergent packages, while (HFM) or Highly Friction Modified ATF contains friction modifiers that promote smoother shift quality in efforts to obtain the imperceptible shift quality.
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