Is Dex Merc the same as ATF 4?
The most common names are Dexron, Mercon, and ATF+4, which are brand names of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler fluids, respectively.
Is Dex Merc the same as DEXRON?
GM no longer licenses Dexron III. Dex/Merc would be fine. Dexron VI is listed by GM as backward compatible, but is thinner than original Dexron III.
Can you mix Mercon and ATF 4?
Yes. Synthetic ATF and conventional fluids are 100 percent compatible with each other. Some transmission fluids are very incompatible with different transmission types as they use different additives in the fluids. Using the wrong fluid can cause poor lubrication, overheating, and possibly transmission failure.
What is Maxlife multi vehicle transmission fluid Valvoline?
maxlife™ multi-vehicle transmission fluid Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF is a full synthetic formulation with advanced additives to prevent the major causes of transmission breakdown and help extend transmission life.
Can a Valvoline fluid be used in a CVT?
Valvoline does not recommend MaxLife™ Multi-Vehicle ATF for use in most continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) and in dual clutch transmissions (DCTs) unless specifically noted, nor in automatic transmissions where Ford Type F fluids are recommended. Valvoline stands behind all of its products, including MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF.
What kind of transmission fluid is Maxlife ATF?
To Whom It May Concern: MaxLife ATF is a full synthetic automatic transmission fluid designed to meet the needs of the broadest range of transmission designs. MaxLife ATF recommendations are based on a combination of field-testing and laboratorytesting. Valvoline recommends MaxLife ATF in a broad range of transmissions.
Is the Valvoline Dexron III compatible with Mercon ATF?
My Corolla is 2006. Again, just making sure I am good to go with this fluid. I would use a fluid spec’d for T-IV. That being said, there are those who think that T-WS is backwards compatible and that you can use that as well. Valvoline Max-Life Synthetic is spec’d for both.
What kind of fluid is Valvoline Dex / Merc ATF?
Valvoline™ DEX/MERC ATF is an automatic transmission fluid formulated with premium base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of an automatic transmission environment.
Is the Valvoline Maxlife transmission fluid compatible with Dexron VI?
Valvoline MaxLife ATF transmission fluid is 100 percent compatible with the DEXRON VI for mixing or flushing a system.
Can a Valvoline Maxlife ATF be used in a Volvo?
MaxLife ATF is 100 percent compatible for use in SP-II and SP-III applications. Can MaxLife ATF be used in Volvos with a Geartronic Transmission? Valvoline MaxLife ATF is suitable for use in Volvo transmissions that require the use of TIV or JWS3309 ATF. Can MaxLife ATF be used where a Dexron VI fluid is required? Yes.
What kind of transmission fluid does Mercon use?
MaxLife® ATF, Valvoline ATF for MERCON® V* applications, ATF +4 and DEXRON® VI are all synthetic transmission fluids. The Valvoline Company does not have a documented shelf life exposure on finished motor oil or automatic transmission fluid.