![]() No matter if you need a conventional or synthetic oil filter, make sure it’s installed correctly with each oil and filter change. This can lead to overheating and other serious problems with your engine. When this happens, the biggest concern is the filter will be unable to properly trap dirt and other particles. If the filter hasn’t been changed at the recommended intervals, it will become saturated with dirt and old oil. The other common problem with oil filters is clogging. Eventually, your engine will lose oil pressure, causing excessive internal friction and threatening significant engine damage. If any of these issues are left uncorrected, the leak will worsen. The previous filter gasket is stuck to the engine when you install the new one, leading to “double gasket” danger The new filter gasket isn’t seated properly The filter is installed too loose or is cross threaded Trouble with new oil filters doesn’t occur often, but there are a few things that can cause oil to leak from the filter: Air Brake Compressor Air Strainer Filter.Automatic Transmission Vacuum Modulator.CVT fluids: These lubricants were designed for CVT transmissions.They were created for DSG transmissions of multiple clutches immersed in oil. DSG fluids: They lubricate, trigger and refrigerate the gear components.They were developed for automatic Toyota cars. Toyota WS (World Spec): They are characterized by their low viscosity.SP-II, SP-III, SP-IV: These are special oil types for Mitsubishi’s automatic gearboxes.Highly Friction Modified ATF: This fluid is mainly recommended for Honda, Acura, Toyota, Jeep, Lexus, and Saturn cars with automatic transmission.The ATF+4 can also be used in most Dodge, Plymouth, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Jeep cars. Get recommendations on motor oils and transmission fluids for optimal performance. The +3 fluid is oil-based, while the +4 fluid is synthetic. Find out what type of motor oil your car takes with our oil selector. ATF+3, ATF+4 (MS 7176 and MS 9602): They are mainly used for Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge cars.Mercon V: It was created especially for Ford cars since 1999.It offers high thermal stability, an excellent performance even with low temperatures, and it is a great antioxidant. Dexron VI: This product is the enhanced version of the Dexron III oil.Your car’s fuel consumption may also be increased due to using the wrong type of oil. If you have an automatic transmission, you may start feeling the clutch slipping when you accelerate. You may also notice that the car jerks when you change gears or that such gears feel stiff. You will not notice it right away, but you will surely see this after a few thousand miles. ⚠ What happens if I do not use the recommended oil for my Equinox? Over time, the transmission may get damaged. If there is an emergency and you do not know which oil you should use, you can use the following list as a guide. You must always use the type of oil recommended in the owner’s manual of your Equinox. They are typically red or green to distinguish them from other types of oils. ![]() Automatic transmission fluidĪutomatic transmission fluids are usually called ATF. If the recommended standard for your Equinox is GL-4, you should use a GL-4 oil this way the bronze synchronizers of your transmission will not be ruined by the sulfur found in GL-5 oils. These standards will indicate the properties of the lubricants and we should take them into account when we choose the oil we will use for a refill. The ones currently commercialized are API GL-4 and API GL-5 (the latter is not so common and does not work as a replacement for GL-4). Manual transmission fluids meet different API GL standards. If there is an emergency and you do not know which kind of oil you need, you can use a GL-4 oil until you can buy the right one. ![]() You can usually find this information in the owner's manual. Here are some examples of multigrade oils: SAE 75W-80, SAE 75W-90, SAE 80W-90. Because of this, the oil can flow efficiently in both cold and hot temperatures. Multigrade oils can flow as if they had 2 different viscosities since they can be exposed to both low and high temperatures. You can find monograde oils that go from SAE 75 to SAE 140. Nowadays, there are almost no fluids with only one type of viscosity. If there is an emergency and you do not know which transmission fluid you should use, you can use a SAE 75W-90 fluid, and your transmission will be safe until you can buy the right one. This information is usually found in the owner's manual. The viscosity of the manual transmission fluid ![]() Manual transmission lubricants can be recognized because of their viscosity (their SAE number) and because of the API GL standards they must meet. There are manual transmission fluids and automatic transmission fluids. In short: The key is to choose the right quantity, quality, and type of lubricant you will use. What kind of transmission fluid does your Equinox take? ![]()
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