Apparently you are not using this in a motor that has a catalytic converter
behind it. It would take several thousands of miles, but the unburned portions
of the transmission fluid would coat the inside of your converter. Transmission
fluid is good as an upper cylinder lube. It also produces a white smoke if you
pour it into a motor at 3500 rpm to "clean" the valve surfaces and tops of the
cylinder head. It does this by causing a "Pinging" or detonation to remove
built up carbon. What I would recommend is using a quart of diesel fuel. It
burns cleaner than ATF and also does an excellent job of coating the valve
surfaces and cylinder top where things do not stick. It is also a non-corrosive
cleaner. I am not sure what diesel does to catalytic converters.
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From: "Michael Snow" <mwsnow@home.com>
Reply-To: "Michael Snow" <mwsnow@home.com>
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 06:27:38 -0700
My only real experience with ATF in fuel is in GM 6.2 liter
diesels. We used it for additional injector pump lubrication
while using jet fuel (JP5) in HMMWVs during Desert Storm. I have
heard it touted for years as a method of loosening sticky
hydraulic lifters, but only have solid lifters in my vehicles.
Mike Snow
1953 3100
My local mechanic recommended putting a quart of transmission fluid in a full
tank of gas. His theory on this was that it cleaned the carburetor, valves and
would ultimately lead to a smoother running engine. Has anyone ever heard of
this? Thanks in advance.
Patricia
'56 Sedan Delivery (Half-breed)
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