If a service technician installs Dexron III ATF in a vehicle that requires (HFM) Highly Friction Modified ATF, will it cause immediate transmission failure?
A2. This is a trick question, in most cases NO. However if the vehicle that is being serviced has excessive clutch wear due to excessive usage or improper maintenance, transmission failure can occur. Often one will notice drivability concerns in the form of torque converter lock up shudder prior to transmission damage.
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