Valvoline Maxlife ATF Review - Transmission Fluid for BMW E39 E46 E38 ZF or GM

Today we’re going to talk about automatic transmission fluid for your BMW - Valvoline Maxlife ATF. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out what is the right fluid application to use in my BMW. If you have an E46, an E39 or an E38, you’re going to have to determine which transmission you have. For most E46 and E39 platforms, you’ll either have a GM transmission, which is usually for cars produced or manufactured from March 2001 and before. If the car is produced in March 2001, and beyond, there’s a changeover date, it will have the ZF transmission.

I’m not here to debate whether or not you should change the transmission fluid in your BMW in the first place. Let it be known that BMW says all of the transmission fluid is a lifetime fluid, meaning you drive the car into the ground and when the transmission let’s go, that’s it, it let’s go.

Valvoline Maxlife ATF Synthetic Review

However, for those of us who want to change the fluid and are looking for something that we can get that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars, this is the transmission fluid that I'd recommend. This is a Valvoline MaxLife. You can purchase it online, right here, and you can also find it in most big-box stores.

The great thing about this MaxLife is that it's relatively cheap and it meets a number of different BMW transmission specifications.

If you have an older E46 or E39 produced in 2000th, they have the GM transmission which is also known as the 5L40E transmission. And the SPEC for that fluid is 7045E, according to BMW. So, that's the minimum requirement SPEC. Fortunately, this says right on here, BMW 7045-E meets the specifications according to BMW. So, we're good to go with this stuff.

If your car was produced in March 2001, and beyond, you most likely have a ZF transmission. Again, you’re going to have to get under the car and verify the tag on the side of the transmission to see exactly which transmission that you have. The ZF typically takes what’s called a Lifeguard fluid. It’s going to cost several hundred dollars to buy that fluid, and if you’re going to change it out two or three times, which is recommended to cycle the fluid properly through the torque converter, it’s recommended that you not only change the fluid once, but you do it three times, to get all of the old fluid out and the new fluid in. Sounds a little excessive, but some people would argue that that’s the best way to ensure all of the fluid, the old fluid, is cycled out of the torque converter.

If you do have a ZF transmission, 5HP19 is the code for that. The BMW fluid specification is an LT71141, and as I showed you on the back of this container, it also meets the LT71141 specifications.

Valvoline MaxLife ATF Compatibility Chart

MAKE				MODEL / YEAR		Fluid Specification	Valvoline Brand
Acura				1989 to 1995	AF2	DEXRON II	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1996 to 2010	SLF	Honda ATF - Z1	MaxLife ATF Except in CVT
				2011-2012	SLF	ATF DW-1
AM General				2003 to 2005	AF3 AF6	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, DEXRON VI, Import MV ATF
				2006 and later	AF6	DEXRON VI	DEXRON VI, MaxLife ATF
Audi				All except as noted	AE	LT 71141	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				1995-1997		LT 71141
				1995 Cabriolet 90 with 097 Transmission	AF2	DEXRON II	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				Multitronic 01J CVT (2010-2011)	VTF	Part number G-052-180-A2	Valvoline CVT
				0AW  (2010-2012)	VTF	Part number G-052-516-A2
				Transmission 09A	SLF	Part number G-052-990-A2	MaxLife ATF,
				Transmission 09G	T-IV	Toyota WS
				Transmission 02E	SLF	Part number G-052-182-A2	Available from dealer
				Transmission 09D in Q7 (2007-10 with 4.2L), 0AT (2011 with 3.6L)	T-IV	Part number G-055-025-A2	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				Transmission 09E(2004-2005), 09E (2006-09 with 8 cylinder engine)	SLF	Part number G-055-005-A2
				Transmission 09E (2006-09 with 12 cylinder engine), 0AT (2007-2009)		Part number G-055-162-A6	MaxLife ATF
				Transmission 0B5		Part number G-052-529-A2	Available from dealer
				Transmission 0C8		Part number G-055-540A2
				Transmission 09L, 0B6, OBK, OBL, 0AT(2010)		Part number G-060-162-A2	MaxLife ATF
BMW				1995-2000: all with GM THMRI (A4S310R or A4S270R), 530i and iT with 5HP18(A5S310Z)	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1998-2005: 3-series with A5S360R or A5S390R (5L40-EGM5) Transmission and oil pan labeled with DEXRON III
				2004-2006: X3-series with GM5 and oil pan labeled with DEXRON III
				1995-2000: M3 with ZF 5HP18(A5S310Z) trans., ZF 5HP24(A5S440Z), 740, 750 and 850 with ZF HP30(AA5S560Z) trans., 840 with ZF HP30(AA5S560Z) trans.manufactured from 12/95	AE	BMW part number 83 22 9 407 807, LT 71141	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2001-2009: all with ZF 5HP-19, ZF 5HP-24, or ZF HP-30 Transmissions
				1998-2000: 3-series with A5S360R or A5S390R (5L40-EGM5) Transmission and oil pan labeled with Texaco ETL-7045	SLF	BMW part number 83 22 0 026 922, ETL-7045E
				1999-2000: all with A5S 360R (5L40-E/GM5) Transmissions
				2000-2006: 5 series and X5 series with A5S 360R (GM5) Transmission		BMW part number 83 22 0 024 359, ETL-8072B
				2000-2002: all with A5S 390R (GM5) Transmission
				2008-11 : 1-series, 2007-10 3-series, and 2007-10 X3-series with Automatic Transmission GA6L45R	AF6	DEXRON VI	MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI
				2002-2011 1-series, 3-series, 5-series, X-5 series, 6-series and 7-series with 6speed GA6HP19Z, GA6HP19ZTU, GA6HP26Z, GA6H- P26ZTU, GA6HP32Z, or S6S53BZ Transmission	SLF	BMW part number 83 22 0 142 516, M-1375.4	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2011: X3, X5, X6, 7 series, 8 series with 8speed GA8HP45Z, GA8HP70Z,  GA8HP90Z		BMW part number 83 22 2 152 426, M-L12108
				2010-2011: X6 Hybrid with 7speed GA7AHSCD		BMW part number 83 22 2 163 514	MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI
				2011: Z4, 1 and 3 series with dual clutch GS7D36SG	GLS	BMW part number 83 22 2 148 578	Available from dealer
				2011: 3 series with GA6L45R	AF6	DEXRON VI	MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI
Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth				All vehicles except as noted	AP4	ATF + 4	Valvoline ATF +4
				1999 and earlier Caravan, Town & Country, Voyager	AP3	ATF +3
				2007-2012: Caliber	VTF	Mopar CVT+4	Valvoline CVT
				1996 Colt, Stealth, 2001-2005: Sebring coupe, Stratus Coupe with Mitsubishi trans	SLF	DIAMOND SP- III	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				All models with 6-speed AC68RC		Mopar AS68RC
				2009 Durango Hybrid, Aspen Hybrid	AF6	Dexron- VI	DEXRON VI
				2003-2009: Sprinter	SLF	Mopar P/N 05127382AA MB	Available from dealer
				2004-2006: Crossfire All with NAG1 Transmission		MB NAG-1, Shell ATF 3403 M115	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2012: Chrysler 300 with 8-speed 8HP45		Shell L12108	MaxLife ATF
Daewoo				Leganza manufactured from 11/01 (ZF Transmission)	AE	Type LT 71141	MaxLife ATF
				1999-2002:  LANOS, Nubria, Leganza (THM Transmission)	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
Fiat				2012:  Fiat 500 with AW60T Transmission	SLF	Mopar AW1 P/N 68092912AA	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury				Prior to 1981	FA	Ford Type F	Type F
				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	MA5	MERCON V	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V
				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
				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
				2004-2007:  Freestar, Monterey
				2007-2009:  Ford Edge, Flex, Taurus SHO, Lincoln MKX, MKT, MKS
				2007-2008:  Escape, Mariner
				2000-2004: trucks with S5-47 ZF	MA5	Synthetic MERCON P/N XT-2-QSM	MaxLife ATF
				2005-2007: Ford 500 with CVT and Montego with CVT	VTF	Part # XT-7QCFT, WSS M2C933-A	Valvoline CVT
				2005-2012: Ford 500, Fusion, Mercury Montego, Milan, Lincoln Zephyr, MKZ with 6 speed Transmissions	TIV	P/N XT-8-QAW, Toyota TIV	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2006-2009: Fusion, Milan and Zephyr, MKZ with FNR5 Transmissions	SLF	MazdaV, part # XT-9-QMM5	MaxLife ATF
				2011-2012:  Fiesta 2012 Focus	SLF	P/N XT-11-QDV, WSS-M2C200-D2	Available from dealer
				2008-2009:  Focus	MLV	MERCON LV	MaxLife ATF
				2007-2009: Explorer 4-door, Mountaineer w/ 6R80 Transmission
				2009-2011:  Crown Vic, Town Car, Grand Marquis
				2009:  Escape, Mariner
				2009: F150, Expedition, Navigator w/ 6R80 Transmission
				2009:  F250, F350, F450, F550
				2009: Econoline w/ 4R70W Transmission or Torqshift Transmission
				2010-2012:  All except as noted
				1998-2008:  F250HD, F350, F450, F550 and Excursion with 5R110W Transmission	MSP	MERCON SP	MaxLife ATF
				1996-2008:  Econoline with 5R110W Transmission; Ford F150, Expedition, Lightning, Navigator, Blackwood, Mark LT and F250 LT with 6HP26 Transmissions; any with 5R110 and 6RXX Transmissions
				2002-2009: Mountaineer and 4-door Explorer with 6R60 Transmission
				2003-2005: Lincoln Aviator with 6R60 Transmission
General Motors				Prior to 1994	AF2	DEXRON II	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1994-2005:  All except as noted	AF3	DEXRON III
				2006 and later:  All except as noted	AF6	DEXRON VI	MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI
				2003-2008: Vibe All with Aisin (81-40LE) Transmission or AF33-5 Transmission	TIV	Toyota TIV	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
Honda				1989-1995: All vehicles	AF2	DEXRON II	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1996-2011: with CVTs	VTF	Honda Genuine CVT Fluid	Valvoline CVT
				1996-2010 all others	SLF	Honda ATF - Z1 or DW1	MaxLife ATF (Except in CVT), Import MV ATF (Z1), except CVT
				2011-2012 all except CVT	SLF	Honda ATF - DW1
Hyundai				Prior to 1996	SLF	Hyundai SP II or SP-III	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				1996 and Later unless noted
				2007-2011:  Veracruz	TIV	Toyota TIV
				2009-2011:  Genesis Sedan with 5-speed	WS	Toyota WS	MaxLife ATF
				2010-2012: Genesis with 3.8L, 4.6L, Equus	SLF	Shell M-1375.4	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2010-2012: Genesis with 2.0L		ATF Red- 1K
				2010-2012:  Santa Fe, Tuscon		Hyundai SP IV
				2011-2012:  Azera, Sonata, Elantra
				2012: Equus, Genesis Sedan
Infinit				1994-2001: All	AF3	Nissan Matic-D, DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				2002:  G20
				2002-2003: I30, I35
				All others except as noted below	SLF	Nissan Matic-J, Matic-K	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				5-speed RWD		Matic S	MaxLife ATF
				7-speed RWD
Isuzu				All vehicles unless noted	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				Oasis	SLF	Honda ATF - Z1	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				Late June 2000 and later Hombre		P/N 12378508, Spec. 9986186	Available from dealer
				2004: Axiom, Rodeo W/ 3.5L		Isuzu Genuine ATF	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
Jaguar				1994-1997:  XJ6, XJ12, XJL, XJS except as noted	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1997-2003: XK series with 4.0L normally aspirated	AE	Type LT 71141, Part No. JLM 20238	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				1997:  XJR
				1997-2003:  XJ8, XK8
				2002.5-2008:  S-Type	SLF	Shell M1375.4
				2003 and later:  XK series with 4.2L and 4.2L supercharged engine
				2003.5 and 2009:  XJ series with 3.0L, 4.2L and 4.2L supercharged engine
				2009-2012:  XF
				2010-2012:  XJ, series, XFR
				1995-1996:  XJR	SLF	Shell ATF 3403 M115
				1998-2002:  XK series with 4.0L supercharged engine
				1998-2003.5: XJ with 4.0L supercharged
				2004-2006:  XKR
				2001.5-2008:  X Type	SLF	IDEMITSU K17, JATCO 3100 PL085	MaxLife ATF
				1999-2002.5:  S-Type	MA5	MERCON V	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V
Jeep				1995-2001: AW4 Transmission	MA	MERCON	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1995-2012:  All except as noted	AP4	ATF+4	ATF+4
				2004:  Jeep Grand Cherokee with NAG1 trans	SLF	Shell ATF 3403 M115	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2007-2012: Compass, Patriot	VTF	Mopar CVT+4	Valvoline CVT
Kia				2003-2004:  Sorento 4 speed	AF2	DEXRON II	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1994-1995:  Sephia	AF2, MA
				1996-2002: Sportage	AF3, MA	DEXRON III
MAKE				MODEL / YEAR		Fluid Specification	Valvoline Brand
Kia				1996-2000:  Sephia	AF3, MA	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				2005-2009: Sorento	SLF	ATF Red- 1K	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2009-2010: Borrego with V6 3.8L
				2009-2010: Borrego with V8 4.2L		Shell M-1375.4
				2011-2012:  Optima 2.4L, Rondo, Sedona, Sorento, Sportage, Forte		KIA SP- IV
				All unless noted		KIA SP- III
Land Rover				Others	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				2003-2005: Range Rover with ZF Gear box	AE	Esso LT 71141	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2003-2005: Range Rover with GM auto gearbox	SLF	Texaco ETL-7045E
				2002-2005:  Freelander		Texaco N402
				2005-2009: LR3		Shell M1375.4
				2010-2012: LR4
				2006-2012:  Range Rover, Range Rover Sport
				2008-2012: LR2	TIV	Toyota TIV
				2012:  Evoque	SLF	Nippon AW-1
Lexus				1994-1999:  ES300	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1994-1997:  SC300
				1996-1997: LX450
				1998-2002:  LX 470
				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	WS	Toyota Type WS	MaxLife ATF
				2006-2007:  RX400H, GS430
				2007:  ES330, ES350, GS300, GS350, GS460, IS300, IS350, LS460, RX350, SC430
				2008-2012:  ALL
Mazda				Others	AF3, MA	DEXRON III, MERCON	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				2003-12: Mazda 3, Mazda6 with 4 or 5 speed	SLF	ATF M-V	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V
				2006-2012:  Mazda5, CX-7, CX-9 with 5-speed Transmissions
				2011-2012: Mazda 2
				2007-2008: Tribute	MA5	Mercon V
				2009-2011: Tribute	MLV	Mercon LV	MaxLife ATF
				2004-2011: Mazda RX-8 with 6 speed	TIV	Toyota Type T-IV	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2005-2012: Mazda 6 with 6 speed
				2006-2012: Miata
				2007-2012:  CX7, CX9 with 6 speed
Mercedes- Benz				1994-1996: All 4 or 5 speed without controlled torque converter lockup clutch	AF3	DEXRON III (MB 236.9, MB 236.1), DEXRON II (MB 236.6, MB 236.7, MB 236.8(arctic use only))	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1996-2010: All 5 speed Transmissions (with or without controlled torque converter lockup clutch)	SLF	Shell ATF 3403-4 115, MB 236.10	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				All models with CVT		MB 236.20	Valvoline CVT
				Up to 2009: All models with 7 speed Transmissions	SLF	Fuchs ATF 3353, MB 236.12	Available from dealer
				2009-6/18/2010: GLK 350	SLF	MB 236.14	Available from dealer
				2011: Up to production date 6/18/10: all except 8-speed	SLF	MB 236.15	Available from dealer
				2011-2012: with 8-speed	SLF	MB 236.41	MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI
				Up to 2009: All models with 7 speed Transmissions	SLF	Fuchs ATF 3353, MB 236.12	Available from dealer
Mini				2002-2011: All with CVT	VTF	Esso CVT EZL 799 Fluid	Valvoline CVT
				2002-2011: All with 6-speed auto Transmission	TIV	Toyota Type T-IV	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
Mitsubishi				1997-1998:  Pickup,  Montero Sport, Outlander, Endeavour,	AF2	DEXRON II	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1997-2000: Montero
				1999: Montero Sport with 4AT Trans
				1994-1996: All	AP3f	ATF+3	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				1995-1999:  Eclipse, Talon 2.0L
MAKE				MODEL / YEAR		Fluid Specification	Valvoline Brand
Mitsubishi				2004-2012:  Endeavor, Outlander with CVT	VTF	Variable Transmission Fluid	Valvoline CVT
				2008-2011:  Lancer
				All Others	SLF	DIAMOND SP- III	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
Nissan				1994-1995: All	SLF	Nissan ATF	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				1996-2009: All with 4-speed except as noted	SLF	Nissan Matic D	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1998-2004: Frontier, Xterra	AF3	DEXRON III or NissanMatic D	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				All 5-speed FWD vehicles	SLF	Nissan Matic K	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				All 5-speed RWD vehicles	SLF	Nissan Matic S or J	MaxLife ATF
				2010-2012:  Cube, Versa with 4-speed
				2007-2011: Altima Hybrid	VTF	Matic W	MaxLife ATF
				2007-2012: All with CVT except Altima Hybrid	VTF	Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2	Valvoline CVT
Porsche				1994-1998: 911 Series, 928, 968	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1997-2008:  Boxter/Boxter S	AE	Porsche #: 999 917 547 00 (A2) or 000 043 205 09	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				1999-2005: 911
				2006-2007:  Cayman
				2001-2006: 911 Turbo	SLF	Porsche #: 000 043 204 41, Shell ATF 3403-M115	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2002-2005:  911 GT2, GT3
				2006-2007: 911	SLF	Porshe P/N 00004330400	Available from dealer
				2003-2006:  Cayenne	TIV	Porshe P/N 00004320528	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2011-2012:  Cayenne	SLF	Porshe P/N 95830054000	Available from dealer
				2010-2012:  Panamera	SLF	Porshe P/N 00004320729	Available from dealer
Saab				1994-1998: All, 2002 9-3, 2005: 9-2X	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1999-2001: 9-5
				1999-2002: 9-3
				2005-2008: 9-7X, 2011: 9-4x	AF6	DEXRON VI	MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI, Import MV ATF
				2002-2011: 9-5, 2003-2011: 9-3 5-speed	TIV	Toyota Type T-IV	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2006: 9-2X	SLF	Aporoil ATF HP	MaxLife ATF
				2005-2012: All with 6-speed (except 2011 9-4x)	SLF	Saab 93 165 147	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
Saturn				1994-2002: S Series	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				2000-2005: L Series; 2005-2007: Relay; All Vue and Ion with 4T45- E, 4T40-E 6T70, or 2MT70 trans; All Sky, Aura, Outlook	AF6	DEXRON VI	MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI
				2002-2009: Vue and Ion with VT25-E(M16/M75) no dipstick	VTF, VTA	DEX-CVT Fluid	Valvoline CVT
				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
Scion				2004- 2006: All vehicles	TIV	Toyota Type T-IV	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2007-2011: All vehicles	WS	Toyota Type WS	MaxLife ATF
				2012:  Scion IQ	VTF	Toyota TC	Valvoline CVT
Subaru				2005-2012: Impreza, Legacy, Outback , Tribeca with 4 or 5-speed	SLF	Subaru ATF	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2006-2012:  Forester
				2010-2012: Legacy, Outback, Impreza with CVT	VTF	Subaru CVT Oil for Linear Tronic	Valvoline CVT
				All Others; 2005 Forester	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
Suzuki				1995-2007:  All vehicles except as noted, 2007-2009: SX4	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				All years:  Tracker, 2009: XL-7	AF6	Dexron VI	MaxLife ATF, DEXRON VI
				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
MAKE				MODEL / YEAR		Fluid Specification	Valvoline Brand
Toyota				1995-2008: all except as noted	AF3	DEXRON III	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1994-1997:  Supra Turbo
				1996-2000: Rav 4 4WD with A540H
				1998: Supra (all)
				2000-2006:  Camry
				2000-2007: Highlander (except Hybrid)
				2000-2005:  Echo, Celica
				2001-2005:  RAV 4	TIV	Toyota Type T, T-II or T-IV	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2001-2003: Prius
				2002-2007:  Solara 4-cyl; 2008 Solara 6 cyl
				2003:  Land Cruiser
				2003-2008: Corolla, Matrix
				2003-2004: 4-runner with 4 speed, Sequoia, 2.7L and 3.4L Tacoma, Tundra
				2005-2007:  Tacoma; 2008-2009: Tacoma 4-spd
				2004-2006:  Sienna
				2004-2012: Prius	WS	Toyota Type WS	MaxLife ATF
				2006-2011: Highlander Hybrid
				2004-2011:  Land Cruiser	WS	Toyota Type WS	MaxLife ATF
				2005-2012:  Avalon, 4-Runner, Sequoia, Tundra
				2004: 4-Runner with 5 speed
				2006-2011:  RAV4
				2007-2012:  Camry, Sienna, FJ Cruiser
				All years:  Yaris, Venza
				2008-2012: Solara- 4-cyl., Highlander, Tacoma 5-spd
				2009-2012: Corolla, Matrix
Volkswagen				1996: all diesel models	AE	Esso LT 71141	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				1995-1996:  All Gasoline models
				1997-2009:  All models except those noted below
				1997-2006:  All diesel models (except 2006 Jetta)	SLF	VW TL52162 (Note: this fluid is yellow)	MaxLife ATF (Note: this fluid is red), Import MV ATF
				2000-2012:  5-speed 09A trans	SLF	Part number G-052-990-A2	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2000-2012:  gasoline: 02E	SLF	Part number G-052-182	Available from dealer
				1997-2009:  gasoline: 09D 6-speed, 09M	SLF	Part number G-052-025	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2004-2006: Phaeton with 09L	SLF	Part number G-055-005	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2006:  Diesel Jetta with 02E, Beetle with 02E	SLF	P/N G-052-182-A2	Available from dealer
				2009-2012:  Diesel Golf, Jetta with 02E
				2011-2012: Gasoline Jetta with 09G Gen 2 trans, Touareg with 8-speed	SLF	P/N G-055-540-A2	Available from dealer
				2009-2012: Routan	AP4	P/N GUS-000-162	Valvoline ATF+4
				2000-2012: Beetle, CC, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Rabbit with 09G Gen 1 trans, CC, Passat, Tiguan with 09M trans,	TIV	Toyota Type T-IV	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2004-2010:  Diesel Touareg
Volvo				All years: All models with 3 and 4-speed Transmissions (AW30, AW-34, AW40, AW43, AW42AWD, AW50-42)	AF3 MA	DEXRON III / MERCON	MaxLife ATF, MERCON V, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1995-1997: 940 with AW70, AW71 Transmissions	AF3	DEXRON III / MERCON	MaxLife ATF, DEX / MERC, Import MV ATF
				1999-2005:  S80, XC90 with 4T65 series Transmissions
				2011-2012:  S60, S-80. XC-60, XC-70	SLF	P/N 31 256 774 or 31 256 775	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				All years: All models with 5-speed Transmissions (AW50-51SN, AW55-50 series, AW55-51 series)	TIV	Toyota Type T-IV	MaxLife ATF, Import MV ATF
				2006-2010: All models with 6-speed Transmission TF-80SC

 

Valvoline MaxLife Transmission Fluids Range

We love performance. We love witnessing the Olympic athlete reach his peak level. And of course, we love car performance, especially if we have a personal share in the big roar that comes from under the hood. And tires virtually sticking to the road. It all proves you did things right. Because obviously athletes don't live off of a quarter pounder diet, and cars don't fix themselves.

Performance relies on making the right choices. All the right choices, by both athletes and car professionals. Care for the engine, care for the tires. Naturally. But also special attention for the powertrain in between. Why? It’s not just because it connects the mighty roar of the engine to the amazing traction of the tires. There’s more. It’s because a gearbox is the second most valuable part of today’s passenger cars. With replacement costs that easily amount to one-fifth of a car’s showroom price, and yet only 35% of the transmission fluid refills are done with the right product. That means that at least two out of three drivetrains have to settle for lubricants that just might work. Fingers crossed. Today’s cars have become high tech machines, and every single part is designed to perform better than before. Treat it right, and a driveline rewards you with maximum power on the road, driver comfort, and a considerable contribution to smooth gear shifting.

Matching Every Car Type

Neglected at the penalty of premature wear, oil loss, decreased drivability and ultimately total breakdown. A real nightmare to car owners. So what's holding you back? Is it the annual 1,000 cars you service? And the inefficiency of stocking all of the 30 to 40 different transmission fluids car manufacturers prescribe? The mere hassle of it, Valvoline understands. So we have made it easy for you. Our transmission fluids have been completely redesigned. We have simplified it and now the MaxLife transmission range consists of only three oils. Each of which is a perfect match for dozens of car types. Together, they cover more than 80% of the passenger cars you can expect to see in your workshop. One for automatic transmissions, and two for manual transmissions, so three types of Valvoline MaxLife transmission fluids. We hope this list has made it easy for you.

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