Valvoline VV324 MAXLIFE DEXRONIII/MERCON ATF, Pack of Twelve 1 Quart Bottles

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 23.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000CQ262C
• Item model number: VV324
  

By : Valvoline
Price : $72.59

Product Description

MaxLife ATF contains a blend of superior base oils and a unique additive package to help extend the life of transmissions. It is formulated to maximize transmission performance, reduce transmission wear, and improve and maintain smooth shifting longer than conventional fluids. MaxLife ATF is compatible with new and rebuilt transmissions and will not void new car warranties. Recommended for use in GM, Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Chrysler and most import vehicles.Have techical questions, please feel free to call our Tech Service 1-800-TeamVal

Product Features

• Contains long-life friction modifiers and premium base oils to help improve smooth shifting, eliminate slippage and shudder, prevent clutch wear and improve drivability longer than conventional fluids
• Contains high-performance seal conditioners to maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks
• Contains advanced anti-wear agents to provide wear protection for smoother shifts under all driving conditions
• Contains enhanced cleaning additives to help reduce varnish formation and keep the transmission running properly longer
• Engineered with a unique blend of viscosity modifiers and base oils to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures

 

Valvoline VV324 MAXLIFE DEXRONIII/MERCON ATF, Pack of Twelve 1 Quart Bottles

 

Customer Reviews

I needed to change the ATF Fluid in my 2001 Pathfinder. The manual calls for Nissan Matic D or DextronIII or it's equivalent may be used. Well, this Max Life VV324 is the equivalent. Also, I hate having to go to the dealer to buy anything!
Note, I went to Pep Boys to compare prices before I purchased this. Pep Boys wanted $4.99 a quart and there is 8.5% sales tax in my area so that works out to $5.42 per quart. 12 quarts from Amazon works out to be $5.48 per quart, so unless you like driving to the store, standing in line to check out, just buy it from Amazon
I found this email online:
THOMAS R. SMITH
Technical Director, Valvoline Brand
December 21, 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
Valvoline has received several inquiries regarding the topic of MaxLife ATF and its use in various vehicles beyond those requiring DEXRON®-III or MERCON® approved products. In response to these questions Valvoline has issued the following statements:
Valvoline supports the use of MaxLife ATF in a broad range of transmissions beyond those requiring DEXRON III and MERCON fluids including those where the following fluids are recommended:
GM DEXRON II
Ford MERCON V
Allison C-4
Chrysler ATF+3 or ATF+4 fluids
Toyota (and Lexus) Type T, T-III or T-IV fluids
Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II or SP-III fluids
KIA SP-II and SP-III Fluids
Hyundai
Honda/Acura ATF-Z1 fluid (except in CVTs)
BMW LT71141 or LA2634 fluids
Nissan Matic-D, Matic-J, and Matic-K fluids
Valvoline has conducted in-house testing to support MaxLife ATF performance in these transmissions. However, it is important to note that these vehicle manufacturers have neither evaluated nor approved MaxLife ATF. Valvoline stands behind all of its products, including MaxLife ATF. Use of MaxLife ATF in Valvoline stands behind all of its products, including MaxLife ATF. Use of MaxLife ATF in transmissions where recommended by Valvoline WILL NOT void the vehicle's warranty. In the transmissions where recommended by Valvoline WILL NOT void the vehicle's warranty. In the unlikely event that any transmission was to be damaged as a result of the use of MaxLife ATF, unlikely event that any transmission was to be damaged as a result of the use of MaxLife ATF, please contact Valvoline at 1-800-Team-VAL. please contact Valvoline at 1-800-Team-VAL.
While MaxLife ATF is designed to meet the special needs of higher mileage transmissions, new transmissions can also benefit from its enhanced oxidation protection, shear stability, seal compatibility, and anti-shudder protection and many consumers have chosen to take advantage of this level of performance.
MaxLife ATF is recommended for the new 5 and 6 speed transmissions, except the Ford 5R110, Ford 6RXX, and the Mercedes Benz W7A700 (7G-Tronic) which all require a low viscosity ATF fluid. Valvoline does not recommend MaxLife ATF for use in continuously variable transmissions (CVT's) or in
automatic transmissions where Ford Type F is recommended.
Sincerely,
Thom Smith
Technical Director
Valvoline Brand

I put this in my honda Civic Si after i completed a flush (drain and refill 3 times) with Honda atf-z1. The initial flush cleared up a lot of problems that the s4xa trans was giving; mainly because it hadn't been changed in its lifetime of 160000Km of use. But it still had a hesitation problem when downshifting for acceleration.
The maxlife atf seems to have done the trick for now, but thats only 3 quarts of it in there. I still believe that the honda fluid serves a purpose so i will keep a mixture of atf-z1 and maxlife in my trans.
To help the trans out i have also installed a Hayden Transmission Cooler and a Magnefine In-Line Filter.(It only had z1 when these items were added and I still got that hesitation)
BTW this stuff smells awful compared to the z1 and for the record there are b16a's with automatics (search for "ek4")
will report back after a couple thousand kilometres.

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