snips...

   "The new ZF-Batavia CVT also is designed for ease of ownership.
   Maintenance recommended at 60,000
   miles includes draining and refilling the transmission fluid - no
   filter change is necessary - and
   under normal use, the drive belt is good for the life of the vehicle."

   ------------------------------------------------

   "Possible source for traction drive fluid."

   Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

   ----------------------------------------------

   I would expect the Ford CVT to have an extensive computer management
   system, I'm not sure how readily it would integrate into your
   application.

   Mark Sipe

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   I think most people missed the last line where I was just
   looking for the fluid Ford uses. If we can buy traction fluid
   from your local Ford dealer that is a big plus.

   Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.


Still Paul, if Ford hadn't actually built any of these things (which is
the point some were trying to make), the fluid wouldn't be available at
your Ford dealer.  However, this IS a common transmission in a fairly
high volume production car, so I think your idea is still just fine -
the fluid should be a available.  Other manufacturers have had CVT's for
a while - the Honda Civic for 5 or so years, I think.  A buddy of mine
has one, and it seems to do fine.


Matt-


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