A few years ago LIQUI MOLY made automatic oil transmission changes easier with the launch of its Gear Tronic system. This allowed workshops to perform a fully automatic oil changes for torque converter transmissions, CVTs and DSGs. Now it has introduced the latest generation, Gear Tronic III, to make this work even easier and more efficient.

The proportion of vehicles with an automatic transmission is growing worldwide and with it, the need for transmission servicing. Experts from the German automobile club ADAC recommend an oil change including oil flushing every 100,000 kilometres. “This is precisely why we have developed and continuously optimised the Gear Tronic concept for workshops,” says David Kaiser, head of the Research and Development unit at LIQUI MOLY.

The new Gear Tronic III device features a number of improvements compared with its predecessor such as, a robust 7-inch colour touchscreen with enhanced display. The work instructions are also displayed on screen, including the correct adapters and pictures of the vehicle connections. David Kaiser says, “The complete vehicle database with more than 2000 vehicle models and all the information is now right on the device. This simplifies and speeds up the work.”

Networking also offers other benefits meaning the servicing data can be sent directly to the printer or to an e-mail address of the workshop via WiFi. Regular and free updates will also be installed automatically via the Internet in the future.

On the new unit the drip tray has been enlarged to a capacity of 4.6 litres and the drain widened. In terms of appearance, the third generation clearly stands out from the second generation. It is now in black for easier cleaning and to fit in with the black colour of LIQUI MOLY’s Pro-Line product range for professional users. 

“The purchase quickly pays for itself,” says David Kaiser. “Because, like changing the motor oil, changing the transmission fluid is also important. Otherwise there is a risk of difficult shifting and increased wear. If not changed in time, the dirt and metallic abraded matter contained in the oil can cause costly mechanical damage to the mechatronics and the gearbox section.”

For more information contact your local motor factor.