Torque Converter Oil

Torque Converter Oil FAQ

What type of fluid does a torque converter use?

Instead of using air, the torque converter uses a liquid medium, which cannot be compressed – oil, otherwise known as transmission fluid. Automatic transmission cars use a torque converter.

What is a torque converter?

The torque converter is the unit that transfers the force from the engine to the transmission gears in a smooth way. In short, the torque converter is filled with transmission fluid and have a “fan” or turbine like unit inside of it.

How do you change the oil in a torque converter?

the only way to change the oil in the converter is to separate the gearbox from the engine and take out the converter eampty it and refill thats the reason why garages we flush 3 or 4 times flush of the gearbox oil, the reason is the more you flush the more you dilute fresh oil the converter ATI Racing Torque Converter Cut Open Lathe

What to do if your torque converter is bad?

That’s why a damaged torque converter is often confused with faulty transmissions, as the two have similar problems. Checking your transmission fluid should be part of your routine maintenance activities. Remove the dipstick from your transmission fluid and drip it onto a paper towel.