Automatic transmission fluid, which is made from hydrocracked base oils, combined with a special additive. It was developed in collaboration with a major Asian OEM to meet a new factory fill specification. Japanese & Korean transmissions have ATF performance requirements that are quite different from European transmissions, particularly in their emphasis on Anti-shudder Durability. Shudder is the term used to describe the vehicle vibration caused by stick-slip conditions in the torque converter clutch. The ability of an ATF to prevent shudder over time is determined by ist Friction Durability – poor friction being the cause of the Shudder.
Specification/recommendation:
MB 236.15