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Understanding Today’s Transmission Fluids
With so many automatic transmission fluids, it’s hard to choose the one best-suited for each vehicle. Valvoline is
the trusted leader in transmission and drive line fluid applications, with the most complete line up of branded
solutions. Contact 1-800 TEAM VAL with any questions or comments.
Ford:
Valvoline Type F Domestic & Import Multi-Vehicle:
Valvoline MaxLife ATF (Full Synthetic)
• Recommended for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
vehicles, 1980 and earlier • Recommended for all vehicles manufactured by General
• Additional applications include air compressors, Motors & Ford (except those with CVTs, or those calling
general purpose hydraulics and power steering systems for Type F ATF) including Mercon LV
Part# VV341 • Recommended for many imports, including Toyota,
Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi,
Hyundai, BMW, Volkswagen and Audi
• Outperforms conventional transmission fluids
General Motors: Part# VV324
Valvoline DEXRON®-VI (Full Synthetic)
• General Motors licensed and approved
• Required for all 2006 and newer GM vehicles and
Multi-Vehicle Application:
backwards compatible with older GM vehicles Valvoline Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid
• Provides twice the durability and stability versus • High performance manual transmission lubricant designed to
the DEXRON®-III specification meet the extreme demands of passenger car manual
transmission gearbox applications
Part# VV370
• Enhanced performance in both low and high temperature
operating conditions
Chrysler: • Excellent wear protection under high loads and extreme
Valvoline ATF+4 (Full Synthetic)
® pressure
• Resistance to oxidation and remains stable under extreme
• Chrysler licensed and approved pressures
• Supercedes all previous Chrysler specifications • Exceptional anti-foam performance for added protection
including ATF+3®, ATF+2® and Type 7176®
• Outstanding performance of synchronizers. Fully compatible
• Required for all Chrysler vehicles with yellow metals including copper, bronze, brass
Part# VV346
Part# 811095
NOTE: Check your owners manual to confirm fluid specification recommended.
MAKE MODEL / YEAR Fluid Specification Valvoline Brand
1995-2009: All except as noted MA MERCON MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC,
Import MV ATF
1997: Ranger, Mazda B2300, Mazda B3000, Mazda B4000 and
Aerostar; Explorer and Mountaineer with V6
1998: Thunderbird, Cougar, Mark VIII
1998-2011: Mustang (5-speed), Ranger, Mazda B2300, Mazda
B2500, Mazda B3000 and Mazda B4000
1998-2008: Econoline with 4R70W Transmission, Ford F150
1998-2002: Continental
1998-2003: Windstar
1998-2009: Taurus, Taurus X, Sable, Expedition, Lightning, Navigator,
Blackwood, Mark LT and F250 LD with 4R70E or 4R70W Transmis-
sions
1998-2010: Mountaineer and 4-door Explorer with 5R55W or 5R55S
Transmissions MA5 MERCON V MaxLife ATF, MERCON V
1998-2008: Crown Vic, Lincoln Towncar, Grand Marquis
2000-2006: Lincoln LS
2000-2007: Focus
2001-2005: Explorer Sport/Sport Trac
2002-2005: Thunderbird
2003-2004: Mercury Marauder
2003-2005: Lincoln Aviator with 5R55W Transmission
2006 and later: All except as noted AF6 DEXRON VI MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI
General
Motors 2003-2008: Vibe All with Aisin (81-40LE) TIV Toyota TIV
Transmission or AF33-5 Transmission MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2011-12 Buick Regal, 2010-12 Cadillac SRX with AF40-6 SLF AW1 Fluid, P/N 19256039
2009-2010: Vibe WS ATF WS MaxLife ATF
MAKE MODEL / YEAR Fluid Specification Valvoline Brand
MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import
1989-1995: All vehicles AF2 DEXRON II MV ATF
1996-2011: with CVTs VTF Honda Genuine CVT Fluid Valvoline CVT
Prior to 1996
SLF Hyundai SP II or SP-III
1996 and Later unless noted MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2007-2011: Veracruz TIV Toyota TIV
2009-2011: Genesis Sedan with 5-speed WS Toyota WS MaxLife ATF
Hyundai 2010-2012: Genesis with 3.8L, 4.6L, Equus Shell M-1375.4
2010-2012: Genesis with 2.0L ATF Red- 1K
2010-2012: Santa Fe, Tuscon SLF MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
Hyundai SP IV
2011-2012: Azera, Sonata, Elantra
2012: Equus, Genesis Sedan
1994-2001: All
MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import
2002: G20 AF3 Nissan Matic-D, DEXRON III
MV ATF
2002-2003: I30, I35
Infinit
All others except as noted below Nissan Matic-J, Matic-K MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
5-speed RWD SLF
Matic S MaxLife ATF
7-speed RWD
MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC,
All vehicles unless noted AF3 DEXRON III
Import MV ATF
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MAKE MODEL / YEAR Fluid Specification Valvoline Brand
AF3, MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC,
1996-2000: Sephia DEXRON III
MA Import MV ATF
2005-2009: Sorento
ATF Red- 1K
Kia 2009-2010: Borrego with V6 3.8L
2009-2010: Borrego with V8 4.2L SLF Shell M-1375.4 MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2011-2012: Optima 2.4L, Rondo, Sedona, Sorento, Sportage, Forte KIA SP- IV
All unless noted KIA SP- III
MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC,
Others AF3 DEXRON III Import MV ATF
2003-2005: Range Rover with ZF Gear box AE Esso LT 71141
2003-2005: Range Rover with GM auto gearbox Texaco ETL-7045E
2002-2005: Freelander Texaco N402
Land Rover 2005-2009: LR3 SLF
MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2010-2012: LR4 Shell M1375.4
2006-2012: Range Rover, Range Rover Sport
2008-2012: LR2 TIV Toyota TIV
2012: Evoque SLF Nippon AW-1
1994-1999: ES300
1994-1997: SC300 MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC,
AF3 DEXRON III
1996-1997: LX450 Import MV ATF
1998-2002: LX 470
Lexus All Others before 2008, unless noted TIV Toyota Type T, T-II or T-IV MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2004-2007: LS430, LX470, GX470
2006-2007: RX400H, GS430
2007: ES330, ES350, GS300, GS350, GS460, IS300, IS350, LS460, WS Toyota Type WS MaxLife ATF
RX350, SC430
2008-2012: ALL
AF3, MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC,
Others DEXRON III, MERCON
MA Import MV ATF
2003-12: Mazda 3, Mazda6 with 4 or 5 speed
2006-2012: Mazda5, CX-7, CX-9 with 5-speed Transmissions SLF ATF M-V
MaxLife ATF, MERCON V
2011-2012: Mazda 2
Porsche 2001-2006: 911 Turbo Porsche #: 000 043 204 41, Shell
SLF MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2002-2005: 911 GT2, GT3 ATF 3403-M115
Saturn VTF,
2002-2009: Vue and Ion with VT25-E(M16/M75) no dipstick DEX-CVT Fluid Valvoline CVT
VTA
2002-2008: Vue and Ion with AF23-5, AF33 (M45) with dipstick
TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2008-2009: Astra
2004-2007: Vue with 5-speed 5-AT SLF Honda ZF-1 MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2004- 2006: All vehicles TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
Scion 2007-2011: All vehicles WS Toyota Type WS MaxLife ATF
2012: Scion IQ VTF Toyota TC Valvoline CVT
2005-2012: Impreza, Legacy, Outback , Tribeca with 4 or 5-speed
SLF Subaru ATF MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2006-2012: Forester
Subaru 2010-2012: Legacy, Outback, Impreza with CVT VTF Subaru CVT Oil for Linear Tronic Valvoline CVT
MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC,
All Others; 2005 Forester AF3 DEXRON III Import MV ATF
MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC,
1995-2007: All vehicles except as noted, 2007-2009: SX4 AF3 DEXRON III Import MV ATF
All years: Tracker, 2009: XL-7 AF6 Dexron VI MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI
Suzuki 2006-2012: Grand Vitara; 2007-2009: XL-7 TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2004-2006: Verona; 2004-2008: Forenza; 2005-2008 Reno AE Esso LT 71141 MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
2009-2012: Equator SLF Nissan Matic S or J MaxLife ATF
2010-2012: Kizashi, SX4 with CVT VTF Suzuki CVT Fluid Green Valvoline CVT
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MAKE MODEL / YEAR Fluid Specification Valvoline Brand
1995-2008: all except as noted
1994-1997: Supra Turbo
1996-2000: Rav 4 4WD with A540H
1998: Supra (all) MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC,
AF3 DEXRON III
Import MV ATF
2000-2006: Camry
2000-2007: Highlander (except Hybrid)
2000-2005: Echo, Celica
2001-2005: RAV 4
2001-2003: Prius
2002-2007: Solara 4-cyl; 2008 Solara 6 cyl
2003: Land Cruiser
2003-2008: Corolla, Matrix TIV Toyota Type T, T-II or T-IV MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
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