SuperTech ATF Safe to Use? Let's find out!
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- Does ATF brand matter or is it all the same? Is OEM transmission fluid better or worse than aftermarket brands? Automatic transmission fluids compared for resistance to foaming, acidity, wear resistant properties, ability to resistance oxidation and thermal breakdown, viscosity or flow before and after exposure to heat. I also paid an independent testing lab to provide additional information on the automatic transmission fluids.
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Surprised to not see Amsoil in the mix with its huge success in your engine oil showdown.
Same here
I'll include Amsoil if there's enough interest in this review. Thank you
@@ProjectFarm if you can, also include Valvoline maxlife ATF! Performs well in independent bobistheoilguy tests.
I’d also like to see royal purple atf get tested…I’ve always wondered if it was any good.
@@ProjectFarm I really wanted to see Valvoline maxlife synthetic as well
Your commitment to refusing all sponsorships is what keeps me coming back and recommending your channel to every one of my friends. Integrity and trust are not easy to repair after they've been broken. Thank you for the thousands of hours you've spent providing us all with so much free advice. Please keep it up!
Man I have randomly recommended this channel to sooooooooo many people lol
And NO other channel
Definitely agree on not accepting sponsors. It definitely creates a bias overtime whether someone wants to have one or not when sponsored.
I could not say better! ❤
@Vultain Disagree. People who have bias is what makes bias plenty of people out there with integrity not to bias the results no matter where the supplies come from. Maybe not you, but plenty of people.
Man, I can’t imagine the stink from overheated transmission fluid. Your dedication to gathering information is admirable.
lol. You are right! The shop smells awful after these tests for at least a week and sometimes longer.
For a while there I wasn't able to smell trans fluid without gagging lol
Drowned mine in mud and had to do 5 tranny flushes to get most of the mud out 😅
Breathe in deep boys. That's the smell of climate change.
@@ProjectFarm Ozone machine ought to clear out persistent smells fairly well, just air out well before going back in after treatment.
@@ProjectFarm if you cannot install a fume hood, consider a portable blower and light canvas hose to suck up fumes and get them outside. The Coppus (brand) blower fan setup were popular with welders on nuclear construction sights to pull away welding smoke and fumes. A test of welding fume suckers might be a good video idea too.
There's one important word that differentiates @Project Farm from many other "test" channels is, INTEGRITY!! You SEE what YOU GET on Project Farm! I've been a big fan of yours since you had about 5,000 subscribers... and your channel just keeps growing! THANK YOU!!
Thanks!
Not taking endorsements is why you're so trusted in this community. Also your unbiased testing is greatly appreciated as I've made some purchases based off your testing. Every purchase has been a winner.
Thanks!
Ditto!
Me too.
i checked. my freezer won't go down to minus 40deg. Not many so called 'testers' do, either
I agree. Project Farm is the gold standard in integrity and the scientific method. Very impressive! Thank you for your service.
Sir, you are the gold standard of testing. You deserve every subscription.
Thanks!
Hands down the most transparent, straight to the point and educative channel on TH-cam!
Enjoy watching every Sunday!
We really appreciate the massive amount of time you take to conduct all these tests across the numerous products you've tested. Thanks for helping us all out with your videos.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Loved you closing statement....
"definitely not for sale, there's a better way to make a living, while maintaining integrity"
I believe that the most of us that watch your channel, fully understand, fully appreciate and fully believe you when you make that statement amigo!
Keep on doing what your doing, there is a lot of us out here that depend on your tests!!!
Best quote! Especially the “better way to make a livin” part. Indeed - and though the money may not flood in as fast, ain’t no way on earth any other channel doin these same tests but also doing sponsor spots, would EVER grow as fast as this channel has rocketed off. This man even crossed YT’spheres and collabed with LTT lol the respect this channel has is nearly unmatched and stretches FAR and wide. He doesn’t know it, but (don’t ask me how lol) he even helped me uncover my autism, at the age of 43 lol. No BS whatsoever
After all, Google sucks ass now, and a lot of people would like to get their lawnmower blades sharp ;)
Google owns you tube.
Liqui moly ATF, Amsoil, and Valvoline ATF should be done for the next round of testing! Thanks for this one.
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.,
I would love to see ravenol in the mix too!!!
I’d be curious about Valvoline Maxlife. Thanks for the results.
Mobil also makes a full synthetic ATF.
Valvoline MaxLife ATF Multi-Vehicle. Castrol Transmax ATF/CVT. Both dexron 6 compatible
"Integrity." That is the key word describing you and your tests, Todd!!! Thanks for all you do, all you are, and all you stand for!
Thanks and you are welcome!
The insane amount of time you put into these reviews continues to boggle my mind! By far the best independent reviewer of products on TH-cam! I literally search your videos sometimes before a purchase just to make sure!
Thanks!
Same here.
I am blown away by these reviews. But these higher priced products show their worth. 😮😊
The world could use more people like you - honest, sincere, and genuinely trying to make a positive difference. Please keep it up!
I agree!!
I use RedLine MT 90 in my 1994 Hardbody's manual transmission and it is worth every penny. Buttery smooth shifting even in cold weather, and brass synchro safe which is something a lot of modern gear oils can't claim.
Your tests over the years have been getting more and more professional, accurate, thorough and insightful....but it seems pretty obvious you are having a ton of fun in the process. Will be replacing my automatic transmission fluid soon. As they say, oil is cheap (no matter what the price), engines and transmissions....way more expensive!! Much thanks... Red Line it is...!!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
To be fair, they all performed as they should have; if your transmission was running at those temperatures for that long, it's cooked anyway lol
If you want even better, getcha some amsoil. Hands down the best fluid I've ran
If you have too many miles on the same fluid you should probably not replace the fluid. It car run worse. I think cvts are the only exception to this rule
@Mid2stars never flush a transmission. Instead always drop and refill with new. Also don't put dex 6 in a dex 3 trans. The 3 is heavier for a reason. Also amsoil is pretty much the only 100 percent synthetic. Full synthetic just means there's some in there.
Would love to see a best portable AC video. Something like Dual hose vs Single hose when it comes to negative pressure. Which ones cool and maintain temperature in a space the fastest and use the least amount of energy to do so? Noise level comparisons.
Also, as many people have already said, you really have raised the bar when it comes to comparisons and testing. You deserve all the praise, subscriptions, and everything positive for all your dedication and truly helping people.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Always had positive results with redline oils in everything I’ve used it in. For example their heavyweight shockproof oil did wonders in stock mitsubishi evo t-cases behind non-stock, big turbo engines. They went from not surviving to surviving a pretty long life. Amazing an oil could make that noticeable of a difference. Anyway, thank you for these un-biased review videos, quite possibly the best channel on youtube! -Todd
Thanks and you are welcome!
IMO redline is better than Amsoil. They’re ester based oils are superior.
@@evansbj91 we'll have to test that
Thats what i used in my wifes Porsche Cayenne. Its been the only non OEM fluid I have used in her and i was very nervous. 50k miles later it shifts great still.
I do hate the way you have to fill the case. It has no way to check the level. You have to fill it from underneath, get the transmission up to temp and let it flow out the fill hole till it turns into a dribble. It was a mess and next to impossible to know if you have the correct amount in her. As the transmission warms up more fluid wants to flow out. Is the vehicle at perfect level? Did you way overflow it when it was cold?
Basically I measured the amount that I drained out and compared to the amount I put in. I put in about a half quart more then I drained.. must have been close enough.
@@Solders18 “we’re GONNA test that”
Your testing revealed significant differences in performance that I did not expect. Fascinating, as per usual for Project Farm.
I'd like to see several OEM ATFs tested, as not a few manufacturers recommend to only use their own ATF, especially Toyota WS ATF.
In addition, Valvoline MaxLife ATF (highly regarded by many) would be a worthy competitor should you choose to do a follow-up.
Thanks for your efforts Todd!
I put Valvoline max life multi-vehicle ATF into 2005 Volkswagen TDIs, as well as a 2009 Hyundai sonata 2.4 L. ALL vehicles had subsequent issues with torque converter slip. The Hyundai sonata has since so far been saved without any mechanical work by adding an anti-slip agent into the fluid. One Passat lost 5th gear completely because the torque converter clutch won't lock up anymore, and the other Passat I'm not driving and will probably replace of the manual transmission because I think it will have the same fate as the first. The Passat that completely lost fifth gear had 170K on it, the sonata had 200K, and the latest Passat that is still working but has active slip code and shutter has 160k. Just my two cents. I do think the Valvoline max life has a lower viscosity than a lot of ATF out there, and it might be more "slippery".
My fleet used Valvoline Maxlife atf for a while. It was excellent, but we switched to STP and then to Sinopec because of cost. My mom's Audi shifts great with maxlife in it, it had 130k miles on the original audi fluid, it was jet black.
Thanks ! Thanks for the suggestions.
Yes please. Even more so,
A video comparing the best OEM oils vs the best 3rd party oils.
Example: Toyota full synthetic oil vs Amsoil signature.
@@ProjectFarm Honda atf is said to be only thing to put in Hondas bc picky
Much respect for the time and energy you put into these test and videos!
Thanks so much!
Not only that, much respect for the meticulous testing methods. I am impressed by the re-polishing of the friction wheel after each test to assure testing uniformity. This channel is truly one of the best.
@@ProjectFarm OT? I have become super interested in methods to unstick rings in low compression cylinders without major disassembly. It's looking to me like many engines thought to be worn out due to low ring compression and oil consumption actually have their rings stuck to the pistons by carbon and varnish, chemical solvents such as fuel detergents might be able to dissolve this glue, free rings, improve compression and reduce oil burning all without expensive gasket sets and other overhaul related costs; plus there may be other methods and/or substances that can free rings without major disassembly. Can you help experiment with such methods? Do you have any low compression cylinders that might have stuck rings? on which to experiment?
So far, the most effective method I have found on TH-cam is soaking the combustion chamber in SeaFoam. Easiest on upright engines, One fills the cylinder with SeaFoam through the spark (or glow) plug hole for at least 3 days, replacing it if it leaks down. Then, with spark or glow plug still removed, crank the engine to prevent hydro lock. Then replace plug and start the engine for a few minutes. Then change detergent laced oil. Then run longer and test for improvement.
But might better methods remain undiscovered? Might antifreeze dissolve this ring glue? or acetone? or heat cycles? or something else? Might certain fuel additives, oils or oil additives dissolve ring glue while running without sidelining the engine for 3 days?
My friend's Subaru may have stuck rings. How do we soak boxer engines and how do we tell which exhaust valve is open on post distributor engines? How far can you tilt a Subaru without problems?
@@ProjectFarm OT? I'm also very interested in the potential of retorquing head bolts to prevent head gasket failure in old engines, even high mile engines with torque to yield head bolts? How would we modify the new specs for retorquing? what if bolt replacement is difficult as in Subarus? use specs from old Subarus? what can small engines tell us? Do bolt positions advance when retorqued on old mower engines? on junk car engines? can retorquing save leaking head gaskets if caught early?
@@ProjectFarm@ProjectFarmp lease , do bathtubs different paint test and best & worst. With which one handles water
I have NEVER doubted your Integrity !
Great Report. Thank You.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You're an absolute hero for testing these! I hope to see more of these tests with other brands in the future, especially high mileage ones that claim to be better!
Thanks!
In your oil analysis results, I'd recommend moving Boron from the list of detergents to the list of anti-wear additives. While boron does have some detergent properties, its primary purpose is as an anti-wear or extreme pressure additive.
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Sounds too incredible, boron is one of the very hardest minerals and has no detergent properties, its close to diamond, which is why its used as an ABRASIVE material, you dont add such super hard abrasive materials as an agent, youll be better of adding sand in the oil, its softer and less abrasive than boron. Whoever said boron is good for the engine/gearbox must be laughing his A off over all the people who believed his joke.
For sale: Boron powder oil additive, guaranteed to grind your gearbox to a halt.
@@pflaffik no. Boron is actually used as an anti wear additive. Also boron is NOT a mineral. Its an element. There are minerals made from different boron structures and compositions. Now back to the anti wear argument. Just because boron is used to make a hard material doesn't mean that it can't be made into anything else. Just like diamond and graphite. These 2 materials are IDENTICAL in chemical composition, they are all made from carbon, but the atom lattice is TOTALLY different, giving these 2 materials totally different properties. Graphite for example is extensively used in greases and oils, while diamonds are used in very hard cutting tools. Both are made from carbon but their properties are vastly different
Ouch, grandma surgery got burned! They know better than chemical engineers 😂
Mr. Todd thank you for all the time and effort you put into your tests and videos. And on a more personal note. The fact that you value your integrity over monetary gain is an extraordinarily rare quality these days, and it's good to know that there are still a few of us out there holdingfast to our dignity. Keep up the good work and God bless you and your family.
Thank you very much!
Well said. I second this!
Gotta love the thoroughness of your tests for as many relevant factors and variables you address. Also, lots of respect to you not selling out to sponsors and maintaining your integrity!
Thank you!
"There's a better way to make a living while maintaining integrity." Very well said, incredible work, dedication, and valuable information as always!
You are single-handedly keeping an entire industry in check and helping millions of people make more informed choices on such a wide array of products. Thank you so much for your in-depth testing as well as your unbreakable integrity. Very Impressive!
Anytime someone makes some wild claims I harass them into sending stuff in to Project Farm.
lmao. The content is very impressive, but bruh
Thanks and you are welcome!
"...maintaining integrity." So much respect👍
Thanks!
Very helpful info! Would be good in future to look at OEM and aftermarket CVT fluids as there's quite a few CVT's on the roads these days.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Subaru owners would be very interested.
FUN FACT: Tesla uses Dexron 6 in the rear drive units.
Wait…. WHAT?? Petroleum in a “zero emissions vehicle”… man that doesn’t bode well for the virtue signaling
Electric cars don't have transmissions. I think they operate on an 'electric-wind' rubber band. The originator, Gomer Tesla, said the idea came to him when he was struck by lightning while playing golf. The only fluid in the Tesla is the liquid nitrogen in the a/c.
@@nordicpride9708 yes! Believe it or not some dinosaurs are still needed for EV's lol
@@MrTruckerf Incorrect. Teslas even have an external spin-on transmission fluid filter that looks like an oil filter.
You also forgot the brake fluid and coolant as well.
@@MrTruckerf I hope ur joking, but if not that's incorrect. EV's have front and rear gearboxes, differentials, cv axles that contain grease, and also have coolant that cools Chargers, inverters and electric motor stators and rotors.
I rewatched an old project farm video the other day and I couldn't help but be impressed at how much you've improved at pretty much every way in terms of testing, presentation, editing, and so on. Keep up the good work! And if you ever care to "update" some older videos like the plastic epoxy one I rewatched, I'm more than game to watch those, too.
I did the exact same thing the other day. I stumbled on it looking for info on something and there he was on Google and it was many years old. It's nice to have a medium to be able to see how rewarding it can be when you work hard and stay persistent.
It's a true testament of (honest) capitalism and life in general.
You know, repeating tests is a GREAT idea.
These manufacturers change formulations fairly often.
At 44 years old… I still enjoy learning new stuff and you Sir are a part of that for me !! Thank you
You are welcome!
5:57 I recommend weighing the wear test pieces in addition to dimensional measurements. Weight loss of wear part is a common measure to evaluate performance.
Great work as always! Would love to see a round 2 with Amsoil, Royal Purple and Valvoline Maxlife. Valvoline also makes a specific Dexron VI and I’ve always wondered if it’s better or worse than Maxlife
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I'll definitely second this suggestion. Valvoline maxlife is one of the most popular atf fluids, so it would be good to see it tested.
I second this as well would love a round 2 video
@@ProjectFarm Valvoline Maxlife is very widely used, I was going to suggest testing it also. Thank you for your integrity an no nonsense videos!
If there’s a round 2 include the Valvoline maxlife, Castrol & Idemitsu. Idemitsu is the maker of some oem fluids like Nissan.
I trust your reviews over mostly everyone. You do thorough and well thought out tests. Thanks for helping people make the right choices and hopefully lead manufactures into better quality.
I use Redline D4 (DexIII) in my Power Steering for these same reasons as well. It really does work better in hot and cold...and it lasts longer. My PS pump is also the quietest on Redline D4.
Todd! 1. Love the integrity and I know millions thank you for it, literally.
2. Would love to see you test asphalt sealers compared. There are a bunch of bands and quality differences. It's be great to see what you would do in a showdown with them!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm concrete sealers too
"Integrity" is the most important attribute of this channel. Thank you for that .
You are welcome!
Whenever I see a comment questioning integrity or shilling for a garbage product which lost, I comment back
Great idea testing transmission fluids. I'd love to see how Amsoil compares, and then also look at trans fluids for other common makes like Toyota (T-IV or WS) and Ford (Mercon) specs.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Toyota WS vs Valvoline Maxlife seem to be the big debate in the Toyota Forums. 👍
Mercon v and Mercon
Mercon LV supertech in this video can be used in 2018 tundra.
Way to keep it unbiased and purely informative! You're one of the only channels left that I watch that hasn't tried to sell me something or shouted out a sponsor 3 times in 10 minutes. Keep it up, great video as always!
Thanks, will do!
I knew redline made amazing products,but this was impressive.
I have always used their synthetic grease,and it is phenomenal
Very impressive
Thanks!
It is Phillips 66. I'm a Petroleum Engineer that blends oils, mostly for OEM labeling but also retail sales.
@@GT-mn3bx redline is Phillips 66?
@@nordicbeast Yes. Redline buys all their base stock etc and blends it. Look at their MSDS sheets.
I like these oil tests, cheap and basic but really informative.
Something to do with brake fluid would be good (if you haven't already) comparing all of the different DOT ratings.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm- especially if DOT 5.1 is backward compatible with DOT3 brake systems.
@@davidturk6170 It is :) DOT 5 is the only oddball here. But it would be interesting to see the differences in actual boiling point, hygroscopic degradation etc.
I agree, I'd like to see a brake fluid test! I personally run Motul 660 and am convinced it's the best. The before and after performance it gives you is crazy. Probably one of the most expensive though but I learned why
That would be a great test. I had been overpaying for Motul RBF 600, but on a whim I downgraded to Pennzoil Dot 4 synthetic and demonstrated to myself that the cheaper fluid was just as good for everyday use, including the occasional 1 off panic stop, as the Motul without any noticeable loss of linearity. Extremely linear braking performance with the pennzoil from what I remember. Of course none of that involved boiling the fluid to its limits....
Semi metallic brake pads vs ceramic brake vs super-economy pads also would be very good to somehow demonstrate (on a bench test). Yeah, the semi metallic are going to have marginal to noticeably-better braking performance, but at what cost to all the hardware and dusting? Might be a messy test though.
I put redline manual transmission fluid in my 5 speed Saab for a number of years, made the synchromeshes work a lot smoother and was especially noticeable on cold 10 degree mornings going to work. Redline is expensive, but I love the buttery smooth operation their fluids provide.
Thanks for sharing.
Better than Valvoline synthetic?
And we thank you for your integrity. This is why I watch your channel so much. You test and compare so many things I use.
Thanks!
I have bought several items you have reviewed and tested. They perform just as expected and I didn't have to build testing rigs or purchase 15 different items of the same thing. Thanks again for the great content and I see a second ATF showdown coming up. How about Valvoline MaxLife ATF in the next showdown?
In addition to the Valvoline MaxLife ATF, can you test the Havoline Full synthetic Multivehicle ATF (Chevron Product)? I buy drums of both for my shop, whatever's cheaper at that time...as do I think most shop owners, I'm intrigued to see those results. Love your vids, as always great job!
I'd be curious to see a showdown of "universal" or "multi-vehicle" ATF fluids. One of the most popular that comes to mind is Valvoline's gallon jug that aells at a competitive price, seems popular, but I'm curious how good those other "universal" fluids are.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Agreed the vavloline atf would Made this the project complete
Agreed!
Yup
I use valvoline atf. D best
Nice Project Farm! I'd love to see a video testing OEM fluids! Almost every auto manufacturer claims you MUST stick with the factory fluid.
and it's just technically incorrect. They say that not just to have you buy their brand name, it's just to be safe you're using the correct one. A lot of these oils are multiple labels slapped on the same exact product. In fact, there are shared products between Motorcraft which is Ford and AC Delco for GM. More than a few, I've come to find out.
I don’t think most car manufactures make their own oils, they will contract out one of the larger oil manufacturers to make it and slap a different label on it. O
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@White000Crow you're right, and not all car makers have their own label for oils. Acura has their own brand that we make, it's the same as Honda and our shared brands too.
Wonderful how you always come up with these tests! Very impressive! Would love to see a video on hedge trimmers in the future. Keep up the awesome work!
Your video editing has gotten a lot better, really liked the still frames showing which oil was slowest/fastest
Thanks!
I’ve said this before but I will say it again, you have the most informative, honest, and trustworthy videos out there!
Hats off to you!
Looks like you’re getting what you pay for when it comes to these brands. I would like to see Valvoline, Lucas, and Royal Purple in a part 2 test.
Yes would like to see valvoline
Amsoil is fine too
Always such good videos! How about a long term test to see which poly tarps are most UV resistant (I'm sick of replacing the tarp over my boat EVERY season!) Thanks again for all the great content.
Thanks and you are welcome!
@justinlee1254 Keep it lubed with silicone spray.
Valvoline is the only one available here by the gallon which makes it significantly cheaper and more convenient than other brands by the quart. Hope you include it in a future test.
You'll have to come up with a device to test friction plate torque on different fluids. ATF's friction modifiers are an important aspect of transmission shift performance. Maybe one of the clutch assemblies from a transmission then put some springs in place for a constant pressure. You'd have to soak each friction element for each fluid tested then test break-away torque on each.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Why don’t you do that pal… and just say thank 🤦♂️🤦♂️😂
FWIW, most of us in the Spec E46 racing class use Redline products because they've proven to perform better in our cars. Good to see some testing back that up as well.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Dasfahrer. I use Pentosin ATF1 in my automatic e36 M3. This is the factory specified fluid. It is a light amber color. Expensive.
Thank you for both calling out the idiots and keeping it real!
You are the most trustworthy reviewer on youtube! Thank you for keeping it real and doing the research!
It'd be great If you could do a CVT fluid comparison. Valvoline CVT and Castrol transmax CVT are the two common cheap options. It'd be neat to see boutique oils like amsoil and redline CVT.
would also like to see CVT fluids tested
Thanks for the suggestion.
A suggestion for an episode is maybe water wetter vs other engine coolant additives! I know with warm weather in full swing it might help some of us with sub optimal car cooling! Keep up the good work!
Water wetters have a minimal impact on cooling. Instead, it's better to improve the hydronic volume capacity, the airflow, or the speed. Chemicals are band-aids to the problem. If you need a wetter, there's a design or execution problem in the cooling system that needs to be fixed.
In racing series the use of coolants is banned, or at least frowned upon.
Cleaning antifreeze off a track is a pain.
The use of surfactants to improve cooling has been used for a very long time.
Is the use of surfactants less beneficial in normal commuting compared to a track use? Or are the benefits across the board?
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
I just love watching your videos. Thank you for your contribution!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Great test as always, Todd. It would be neat to see who makes the best 80W90 gear lube. The frozen test might take about 30 minutes, though.
I definitely want to see that. There’s so much debate wether or not to use synthetic gear oil, and almost no actual data to back it up
Gear oil does need a test.
Redline vs Mobil 1 vs everybody else. I use both and I want to see the numbers! Poor Todd will never get the sulfur stench out of his shop.
@@TheKirbot definitely use synthetic, better film strength and better temp control. Noticed a good difference vs oem fluid on my Subarus
I wish you had included valvoline maxlife atf in this test, since it's what I use and it seems to be the most popular aftermarket choice for GM vehicles. also the most affordable so it would be good to put it to the test
Odd that this came up at the exact moment I am doing a fluid swap on my buddy’s truck.
Sure hope the fluid I got passes the test. Thanks for the video.
Perfect timing!!
For someone who has recently started work at a parts house. This is useful and answers a lot of questions about the products we sell
Glad to hear!
For me my favorite brand is Valvoline max atf, it helped revive a 300k mile accord, and also a abused 130k mile Miata, and it's cheap to boot
I'll test Valvoline too if there's enough intrest
I used that in a couple vehicles, and it's also cheap. I bought a Volvo that never had the fluid changed in 220k miles and the fluid looked like dirty motor oil, it was filthy. Flushed it out with a few gallons of max life and it was happy.
@@volvo09 username checks out!
This was an awesome video! I get so excited for the races 😂 I would love to see a series of these videos comparing major brands like Toyota,Honda, Hyundai, etc OEM transmission fluids to aftermarket with Red Line as the one to beat. Thanks for your hard work!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
The testing methods I've seen on this channel are absolutely amazing. One set of products I thought of recently that I would be interested in seeing is wheelbarrows. I don't think I've ever seen anyone compare them or perform any type of testing. Would be very curious to see what you could come up with. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the video idea.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks!
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Outstanding video as always, Todd. I would enjoy seeing a Part 2. I typically use Valvoline Max Life ATF, but I would certainly like to see how other brands compare.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
These tests are great and super educational. I would have loved to see valvoline ATF because I worked for them for a while and they made a big deal about the quality of their ATF fluid internally. I would love to know if that was based on anything or if it was just them selling their product to their employees so they’d be more likely to push the product.
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I just switched my vehicle to Valvoline ULV, man does it run well, way better than when it was new.
side note about valvoline: when I was at napa,I asked about their store brand of atf in the blue containers..They said it was made by valvoline for napa...There is a huge difference in price as in almost double the price per quart vs napa... although All prices are going skyward, even napa jacked their prices...I waas in sticker shock having to pay 12-15 per quart for fluid that was 6 bucks a quart last time I changed it!
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ATF+ 4 would be a good trans fluid test. thanks project farm for all the work you put in to keep the rest of us informed👍
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
ATF+4 is trash just like chrysler transmissions
@@benjamin8981 if you know all the answers already, why are you watching PF?? And why are you even bothering to troll +4??
"Me thinks you doth protest too much"....troll bot.
@@budlanctot3060 yeah most of the products i frequently use or buy have been based off of experience. but this time i am 100% biased opinion against ATF+4 only because it’s chrysler approved and their engineering is 80% of my problems at work. back to the experience side, the only good fluid i’ve ever seen come from mopar is their black rtv sealant. i love that stuff
ATF +4 is Chrysler's formula for their original synthetic ATF. I believe they have gone to a lighter viscosity for their newer vehicles now as well.
Excellent video Todd, I enjoyed the test. I’d additionally be interested in seeing how automotive specific brands stack up. For example, Mopar, Motorcraft, etc. if you do this again. Thanks
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Amsoil and Valvoline would be nice to see as well. I use valvolines dex 6 pretty often, so it'd be interesting to see how it stacks up
Thanks for the suggestion.
I 2nd that request to see Valvoline Dexron VI Full Synthetic PN: 822405
Can’t wait to see part 2! I’d really like to see universal fluids like Castrol transmax and valvoline maxlife atf to see how they compare! Nearly the same price, so I use maxlife.
Thanks for the suggestion.
B&M and Royal Purple too👍
I want to also see Amsoil, RP, and especially BG transmission fluid tested, i think that would be a very popular showdown
@@ProjectFarm Came here to say the same thing, I'd like to add STP and the O'reilly store brand to the list too. Thanks!
@Bumblebee4788 royal purple is made with ExxonMobil base oil in porter Texas they just add color and a different additive from the Baytown refinery to porter texas about 20 miles up 59 north it's all a scam they're all made with ExxonMobil base oil.
Really enjoy your videos, Todd! I appreciate all the info you give and all the testing you do. Awesome job!
Heck yeah, a transmission fluid video! Definitely need a show down like we had with engine oil!
Bring on the AMSOIL!
Thanks for the suggestion.
Most transmission fluids are made by another manufacturer your not gonna see that much difference in them Lol just change and move on
Indeed!.....Yee-ha!
Not for sale to Maintain integrity. LOVE IT!
Thanks!
I'd love to see how CVT fluids stack up as well!
Thanks for the suggestion.
Very impressive again, Sir! I admire your consistent dedication and enormous effort. You really becane a fix event in my weekend and a reliable reference that I love to mention when talking to friends and others.
Very impressive 😃!
Thanks so much!
Another great analysis! Looking forward to you potentially expanding testing to other brands. I really liked your commentary at the end and appreciate your unbias moral compass! 😉👍
Thanks and you are welcome!
"There's a better way to make a living while maintaining integrity." This speaks volumes as to why your channel is so awesome. Thank you for all the work you do. Anytime I'm looking to buy something I look to see if you have tested it.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Awesome test as usual!
The transfer case on my 2018 F-150 requires ATF so I got two quarts of Redline at O'Reilly's for $16 ea in stock. Got to get it in there now!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Loved this video! Please do a 15-40 diesel engine oil showdown. I really think this would help a lot of people.
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I'd love to see if any auto manufacturers oil is different from each other. Ford,GM, Mopar, etc. It be interesting to see the differences and which is truly the champion
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I'll do it! Great suggestion!
I'm cheap enough to not want to buy a new trans or diff so I spend a few bucks more on the Honda and independent Honda techs tell me they could make more money by not using factory fluids but see such good results. I always think about Project Farm when I hear these claims!
@@flowerpt I’m still looking for a Honda Acura type 2.0 ATF substitute. I believe for the other type 3.0 and DWF the major brands like Valvoline and Castrol work fine. Lots of ZF guys like Valvoline Maxlife.
The thing is, those auto manufacturers tend to make oil optimized to their engine materials. For example: Turbo'd or aluminum head blocks vs steel. Cars vs trucks vs diesels, etc... so a direct comparison may not be as legitimate as you would like it to be.
Very interesting but not surprising results. Redline is recommended on the mitsubishi mirage forum as a great replacement fluid for auto and manual transmission applications. Great video as always look forward to next week 😊
Thanks!
I wish Valvoline Maxlife would of been included since it's a big seller and very popular in most stores
Only issue is that maxlife isn't licensed as a certain spec of atf, but is "recommended" for a lot of specs. Not saying that makes it good or bad, but may make comparisons difficult.
Thanks for the suggestion.
*would have been
I've been using Redline trans fluids in my own cars for many decades, very happy with it. I'd be interested in seeing gear oils from Redline tested like LWSP vs other brands similar products.
Same here. Redline in just about all my transmissions. Never had problems with the fluid. Had to rebuild my Civic's transmission at 430k km but those 6 Speed manual transmissions are known not to be very robust in race/tough conditions. A friend of mine also had a lot of success with Redline C+ in a Dodge Stratus. If i remember right, he said the transmission was slow to shift during winter with the factory fluid. Apparently it instantly got better with Redline. Now i can see why.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Thank you for your character and integrity.
You are welcome!
Idea! It would be Great for you to build something that can test Oil filters against one another. A pump / flow meter / pressure gauges would be a nice see them in action! Thanks for the cool videos
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Don't forget that when a filter gets dirty the bypass valve opens.
Other YT videos don't comprehend that they're testing the bypass valve.
Filter specs can be found on Google.
Great stuff. Being a car guy, this is what drew me to your channel and you definitely didn't disappoint with this review. Thank you!
Ideas for future reviews: brake pads and LED headlights
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Excellent content as always!
I'd love to see MT oil showdown for us three pedal fans.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm Royal Purple and Castrol as well...
Sometimes it's hard to find but i switched to Castrol CVT/Universal ATF Transmax in my 2000 made vehicle. It never used full synthetic but so far, it's been good going on 2 years. Shifts quick too.
Great feedback. Thank you
Would be interesting to see some auto manufacturers brands tested. Toyota fans are pretty adamant about using only Toyota atf.
Great video!
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm Was it Honda, BMW and/or some other manafacturer that basically require their own fluid?
I picked up some Toyota atf for my FJ Cruiser yesterday. As long as these last, I'm not guessing on atf. I'm just dropping the pan and filter. And yes, I got a Toyota filter and pan gasket, as well as crush washers.
@@scootypuffjr. same boat, recently got the Toyota fluid for my 99 Land Cruiser. Not going to switch after 24 years.
Great testing! I would be curious to see how BG products stack up. Most of the shops around here use their fluids and additives. I'd be curious to see how their ATF and engine oil stack up against the competition, even if some of their unique treatments don't have a lot of apples-to-apples products to compare them to.
BG makes great products they just happen to be really expensive
Video idea: Testing brake bleeders, maybe from a cheap model up to some of the vacuum style ones would be great.
Brake bleeders and zerk fittings. I constantly find zerk fittings not working even when brand new, even after pushing the ball bearing in a few times. Sometimes it gets them working, sometimes it doesnt. The ones ive from some NAPA parts have been the worst.
Before i finished typing this, it dawned on me you were probably talking about the tools and not the parts/fittings lol
I use a piece of wood between seat and pedal. Lol
@@shawnsatterlee6035 hmm, decent idea, I forgot about that method. I used the hose into the bottle trick/deal, but it doesn't bleed them enough to be properly firm.
@@M.TTT. same w some of the break bleeders. Great when doing a flush, or replacing lines or calipers to get the majority of the air out fast and cleanly, but still have to do the old school way to get fully firm pedal.
@jacksmith2315 true, I've heard that before, but I've got no experience with the fancy push or vacuum bleeders. Guess I'll just keep doing it the cheap way then lol. Might buy or upgrade the bottle I use is all, but the strawberry jam jar has worked fine 😂
Hey @ProjectFarm, would be super rad if you re did the test with amsoil signature series and redline ATF! I love your videos, thank you for not taking sponsorships and being true
Hi Todd, as a car interior detailer in my spare time two questions I'm always asked is : Which is the best rechargeable fabric cleaner and which rechargeable handheld vacuum cleaner is best?
I'd love to see you give these a showdown as see if companies like Vax and Dyson are worth the branding/price!
Much love from rainy Scotland!
The best vacuum is the Dyson but comes at a steep pricing.
Great video ideas! Thank you
I believe he did some cordless vac testing before.
@@volvo09 yes! These were full sized household vaccum cleaners, my request is for Handheld smaller ones!
Us German car enthusiasts swear by Redline. It's really good stuff when it comes to transmission fluids!
Thanks for the feedback.
Fantastic test as always. Would definitely like to see more brands tested!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Agreed. Maybe Castrol multi-vehicle ATF vs Valvoline multi-vehicle vs Amsoil.
Your integrity is THE REASON this channel stands out. No other review / testing channel (except maybe torque test but I think they still get things for free from fans to test) can say they take zero sponsorship.
Thanks!