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ILI Introduces Sonnax® Line Pressure
LUBEGARD® Universal
For a FREE complete listing of
CVT applications, their OEM fluids
Booster Increases
CVT Fluid with LXE®
and fill volumes, simply download it
Torque Capacity in
Technology
via their new web site http://www.lube-
Dodge Trucks
gard.com found on the LUBEGARD
Universal CVT Fluid product page or
by calling 1-800-333-LUBE(5823).
For more information on
LUBEGARD®, KOOL-IT®, Squeak
Relief®, Pro II 9000™, Zero®, Power
Shield™ or Dr. Tranny® products, call
LUBEGARD toll free at (800) 333-
5823 (LUBE) or visit their web site at An easy-to-install line pressure
www.Lubegard.com. booster that increases clutch clamping
force and torque capacity in select Jeep
and Dodge truck transmissions is now
Longtime Industry
available from Sonnax.
Veteran Ken Cluck
Chrysler 45RFE, 545RFE and
Needs Your Help…
68RFE transmissions use a full-range
line pressure sensor mounted on the
Ken Cluck is a recent past president outside of the transmission for closed
of the Torque Converter Rebuilders loop line pressure control.
Association and longtime employee of The Sonnax Line Pressure Booster
Oregon Converter. Many of you know installs between the transmission pres-
International Lubricants, Inc. (ILI) Ken as a great technical resource and sure sensor and vehicle harness using
announces the introduction of its new a very helpful friend. He’s donated OEM-style connectors. Installation
LUBEGARD Universal CVT Fluid, P/N countless hours to work toward the bet- typically takes less than five minutes.
67032. Designed to help shops and ser- terment of the transmission and torque Simply unplug the vehicle harness and
vice centers eliminate the need to stock converter aftermarket. reconnect with one of two Sonnax Line
various CVT fluids, LUBEGARD’s Ken has been ill for a few months Pressure Boosters.
CVT Fluid is a universal formula for now, and his diagnosis and subsequent Line pressure can be increased
use in any belt-type CVT transmission. treatment have required extensive trav- 10-15 PSI with Sonnax 44957-LB1
“Various CVT (continuously vari- el and considerable expense. We now (68RFE) and 15-30 PSI with Sonnax
able transmission) types require differ- have an opportunity to help Ken and his 44957-LB2 (45/545FRE). Higher line
ent base stocks and additive technolo- family as they cope with the financial pressure increases torque capacity, but
gies, unlike regular ATFs,” explains burden his illness has created. with these Sonnax kits, the increase has
Kristen Clark, marketing manager If you can help, please send a a limited effect on shift feel. Changes
for International Lubricants, Inc. “At check to: in shift feel may be noticed most under
LUBEGARD, our goal was to elimi- The Ken Cluck Support Fund aggressive driving or loaded condi-
nate the costly inventories of multiple PO Box 1011 tions.
CVT fluids and provide a universal Manchester Center, VT 05255- Sonnax Line Pressure Boosters are
formula from a brand that is trusted and 1011 ideal for any situation where great-
respected in this industry. Or log onto the TCRA website er torque capacity is desired. Typical
“And when we say that LUBEGARD at
www.tcraonline.com where you can applications include heavy duty and
Universal CVT Fluid is formulated spe- follow the link and make an electronic modified vehicles, and stock transmis-
cifically for belt-type CVT transmis- donation via credit card. Ken, his wife sions where extra pressure is required.
sions, (over 80% of all CVTs), let Julie, and their family thank you for Sonnax is a diversified supplier
buyer beware that to date, there is your support. of drivetrain products to the automo-
no formulation available by anyone tive and commercial vehicle industries,
that also properly services chain-type including high performance and heavy-
CVTs, despite packaging and marketing duty markets. The company designs,
claims,” Clark adds. “That technology manufactures and distributes com-
just isn’t available yet, but we are cur- ponents for automatic transmissions,
rently working on it.” torque converters, driveshafts and relat-
120 GEARS January/February 2010
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