AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID (ATF) APPLICATION GUIDE

MAKE MODEL / YEAR Fluid Specification Valvoline Brand

1989 to 1995 AF2 DEXRON®-II MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
Acura 1996 and later SLF Honda ATF - Z1 MaxLife ATF (Except in CVT)
2003 to 2005 AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
AM General 2006 and later AF6 DEXRON®-VI DEXRON®-VI
2003-2004 TT 6 speed transmssion SLF Part number G-052-025-A2 Available from dealer
Multitronic CVT VTF Part number G-052-180-A2 Available from dealer
Audi Most others AE Part number G-052-162-A2, LT 71141 MaxLife ATF
Cabriolet 90 with 097 transmission AF2 DEXRON®-II MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1995-2000: all with GM THMRI (A4S310R or A4S270R), 530i and iT with 5HP18(A5S310Z)
AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1998-2004: 3-series with A5S360R or A5S (5L40-EGM5) transmission and oil pan labeled with DEXRON®III
1995-2000: M3 with ZF 5HP18(A5310Z) trans.; 740,750 and 850 with ZF HP30(AA5S560Z)
trans., 840 with ZF HP30(AA5S560Z) trans.manufactured from 12/95 BMW part number 83 22 9 407 807, LT
AE MaxLife ATF
71141
2001-2005: all with ZF 5HP-19, SF 5HP-24, or SF HP-30 transmissions
BMW 1998-2004: 3-series with A5S360R or A5S (5L40-EGM5) transmission and oil pan labeled with Texaco ETL-7045
SLF BMW part number 83 22 0 026 922, MaxLife ATF
1999-2000: all with AFS 360R (5L40-E/GM5) transmissions ETL-7045E
2000-2004: 5 series and X5 series with A5S 360R (GM5) transmission BMW part number 83 22 0 024 359,
SLF MaxLife ATF
2000-2002: aii with A5S 390R (GM5) transmission ETL-8072B
BMW part number 83 22 0 142 516,
2003: 745i, 2002-2005: 5-series, X-5 series, 6-series and 7-series with 6speed GA6HP19Z or GA6HP26Z transmission SLF Available from dealer
M-1375.4
All vehicles except as noted AF4 ATF +4‚ ATF +4‚
Chrysler, 2001-2005: Sebring coupe, Stratus Coupe SLF DIAMOND SP- III MaxLife ATF
Dodge, 2004-2006: Crossfire
Plymouth 2003-2006: Sprinter SLF Shell ATF 3403 M115 MaxLife ATF
all with NAG1 transmission
Leganza manufactured from 11/01 (ZF transmission) AE Type LT 71141 MaxLife ATF
Daewoo 1999-2002: LANOS, Nubria, Leganza(THM transmission) AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
 MAKE MODEL / YEAR Fluid Specification Valvoline Brand
Prior to 1981 FA Ford Type F Type F
1995-2006: All except as noted MA MERCON® MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1997 Ranger, Mazda B2300, Mazda B3000, Mazda B4000 and Aerostar; Explorer and Mountaineer with V6
1998: Thunderbird, Cougar, Mark VIII
“998-2001: Explorer, Mounaineer
1998-2006: Mustang, FWD vans, Taurus, Sable, Ranger, Mazda B2300, Mazda B2500, Mazda B3000
and Mazda B4000 ; Econoline with 4R70W transmission; Ford F150, Expedition, Lightning, Navigator,
Blackwood, Mark LT and F250 LT with 4R70E or 4R70W transmissions
1998-2002: Continental
1998-2003: Windstar MA5 MERCON®V MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V
1997-2006: Focus
2001-2005: Explorer Sport/Sport Trac
Ford,
2004-2006: Freestar, Monterey
Lincoln, 2002-2005: Thunderbird
Mercury 2002-2006: Mountaineer and 4-door Explorer with 5R55W transmission
2003-2005: Lincoln Aviator with 5R55W transmission
2000-2006: Linclon LS
2005-2006: Ford 500 wih CVT and Montego with CVT VTF Part # XT-7QCFT, WSS M2C933-A Available from dealer
2005-2006: Ford 500 6-speed and Montego 6-Speed
TIV Toyota T-IV MaxLife ATF
2006: Fusion, Milan and Zephyr with 6 speed transmissions
2006: Fusion, Milan and Zephyr with FNR5 transmissions SLF MazdaV, part # XT-9-QMM5 MaxLife ATF
1996-2006: Econoline with 5R110W transmission; Ford F150, Expedition, Lightning, Navigator, Black-
wood, Mark LT and F250 LT with 6HP26 transmissions; any with 5R110 and 6RXX transmissions
2002-2006: Mountaineer and 4-door Explorer with 6R60 transmission MSP MERCON®SP Available from dealer
2003-2005: Lincoln Aviator with 6R60 transmission
1998-2006: F250HD, F350, F450, F550 and Excursion with 5R110W transmission
Prior to 1994 AF2 DEXRON®-II MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1994-2005: All except as noted AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
General 2006 and later: All except except as noted AF6 DEXRON®-VI DEXRON®-VI
Motors 2003-2006: Vibe
TIV Toyota T-IV MaxLife ATF
All with Aisin (81-40LE) Transmission or AF35-3 transmission
1989-1995: all vehicles AF2 DEXRON®-II MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
Honda 1996-2006: with CVTs VTF Honda Genuine CVT Fluid Available from dealer
1996 and later all others SLF Honda ATF - Z1 MaxLife ATF (Except in CVT)
Prior to 1996 AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
Hyundai 1996 and Later SLF Hyundai SP II or SP-III MaxLife ATF
SLF, Nissan Matic-D, Matic J, Matic K,
Infiniti All vehicles AF3 MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
DEXRON®-III
Isuzu All vehicles DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1995-1997: XJ6, XJS, XJ12,XJR-S AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1997-2002: XK series with 4.0L normally aspirated
1998-2003.5: XJ with 4.0L normally aspirated AE Type LT 71141, Part No. JLM 20238 MaxLife ATF
2002-2003: XK8
2002.5-2004: S-Type
Jaguar
2003 and later: XK series with 4.2L and 4.2L supercharged engine SLF Shell M1375.4 Available from dealer
2003.5 and later: XJ series with 3.0L, 4.2L and 4.2L supercharged engine
1998-2003 XK series with 4.0L supercharged engine
SLF Shell ATF 3403 M115 MaxLife ATF
1998-2003.5: XJ with 4.0L supercharged
2001.5-2004: X Type SLF IDEMITSU K17, JATCO 3100 PL085 MaxLife ATF
1999-2002.5: S-Type MA5 MERCON®V MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V
1995-2001: AW4 transmission MA MERCON® MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
Jeep 1995-2006: all except as noted AP4 ATF+4‚ ATF +4‚
2004: Jeep Grand Cherokee with NAG1 trans. SLF Shell ATF 3403 M115 MaxLife ATF
2003-2005: Sorento 4 speed AF2 DEXRON®-II MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1996-2002: Sportage AF3, DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1996-2000: Sephia MA
2000-2006: Spectra
2001: Sephia
Kia 2005-2006: Sportage
2003-2005: Sorento with 5 speed trans SLF KIA SP-II or SP- III MaxLife ATF
2004-2006: Amanti
1999-2006 : Optima
2002-2005: Sedona
Others AF3 DEXRON®III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
2003 and later Range Rover AE Esso LT 71141 MaxLife ATF
Land Rover 2002-2005 Freelander SLF Texaco N402 MaxLife ATF
2005 R3 SLF Shell M1375.4 Available from dealer
1995-1999: ES300, SC300
AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1998-2002: LX470
1995: GS300, LS400, SC400
2004-2006: LS430
1998-2006: RX300, RX330
2003: LX470
Lexus 2001-2003: LS430, GX470 TTA,
Toyota Type T, T-II ot T-IV MaxLife ATF
1996-2003:LS430 TIV
1996-2006: LS400, GS300, GS400, GS430, IS250, IS300, IS350, IS35C, SC400, SC430,
1998-2006: SC300
2000-2003: ES300
2004-2006: ES330
2004-2006: LS430 WS Toyota Type WS Available from dealer
 MAKE MODEL / YEAR Fluid Specification Valvoline Brand
AF3,
Others DEXRON®-III, MERCON‚ MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
MA
2003-05 Mazda6
Mazda 2004-05 Mazda3 SLF ATF M-V MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V
2006: Mazda5 and MX5 with 4-speed transmissions
2003-2006 Mazda 6 with 6 speed TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF
1995-2006: all 5 speed transmissions (with or without controlled torque converter lockup clutch) SLF Shell ATF 3403-4 115, MB 236.10 MaxLife ATF
DEXRON®-III (MB 236.9, MB 236.1),
Mercedes 1995-2006: all 4 or 5 speed without controlled torque converter lockup clutch AF3 DEXRON‚-II (MB 236.6, MB 236.7, MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
Benz MB 236.8(arctic use only))
All models with CVT Fuchs Titan ATF CVT, MB 236.20 Available from dealer
1995-2006: all models with 7 speed transmissions SLF Fuchs ATF 3353, MB 236.12 Available from dealer
2002-2006:all with CVT VTF Esso CVT EZL 799 Fluid MaxLife ATF
Mini 2002-2006:all with 6-speed auto transmission TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF
1997-1998: Pickup, Montero Sport, Outlander, Endeavour,
1997-2000 Montero,” AF2 DEXRON®-II MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
Mitsubishi 1999: Montero Sport with 4AT Trans
1995-96 All AP3 ATF+3‚ MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
All Others SLF DIAMOND SP- III MaxLife ATF
1998 to 2004: Most except as noted
AF3 DEXRON®-III or Nissan Matic D MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
2005-2006: 4 cyl Altima, 4-speed Maxima, 4-speed Quest
350Z all years
Nissan 2004: Titan, 5-speed Maxima, 5-speed Quest SLF Nissan Matic J or K MaxLife ATF
2005 and later: Most except as noted
Murano all years VTF Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 Available from dealer
1995-98 911 Series AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
AE Porsche #: 999 917 547 00 (A2) or
1997-2005: Boxter/Boxter S, 1999-2005: 911 MaxLife ATF
000 043 205 09
Porsche
SLF Porsche #: 000 043 204 41,
2001-2005: 911 Turbo, 2002-2005: 911 GT2 MaxLife ATF
Shell ATF 3403-M115
Cayenne TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF
1995-2001: All, 2005-2006: 9-2X, 2005: 9-7X AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
2006 9-7X AF6 DEXRON®-VI DEXRON®-VI
Saab 2002-2006: 9-5, 2003-2006: 9-3 5-speed TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF
2003-2006: 9-3 6-speed SLF Saab 93 165 147 Available from dealer
1995-1999: S Series, 2000-2005:L Series, 2005: Relay AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
2006: Relay; Vue and ION with AT45-E trans, AF6 DEXRON®-VI DEXRON®-VI
Saturn 2002-2006: Vue and Ion with VT25-E(M16/M75) no dipstick VTF, VTA DEX-CVT Fluid MaxLife ATF
2002-2006: Vue and Ion with AF23-5, AF33 (M45) with dipstick TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF
2004-2005: Vue with 5-speed 5-AT SLF Honda ZF-1 MaxLife ATF
Scion All vehicles TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF
2005 and later Impreza, Legacy, Outback , Forester and Tribeca SLF Subaru ATF MaxLife ATF
Subaru All Others AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
Suzuki 1995-2006: all vehicles AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1995-2006: all except as noted AF3 DEXRON®-III MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
1995-1999: Supra Turbo,
1996-2000: Rav 4 4WD
2000-2006: Camry, Highlander (except 2006 Hybrid)
2000-2005: Echo,Celica
2001-2006: RAV 4
TTA, Toyota Type T, T-II ot T-IV
2001-2003: Prius MaxLife ATF
TIV
2002-2006: Solara 4-cyl
Toyota 12/20/06
2003-2006: Matrix
2003-2004: 4-runner with 4 speed, Sequoia, 2.7L and 3.4L Tacoma, Tundra
2004-2006: Sienna
2004-2005: Prius
2004: 4-Runner with 5 speed
2004-2006: Land Cruiser WS Toyota Type WS Available from dealer
2005-2006: Avalon, 4-Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra
2006: Highlander Hybrid
1996: all diesel models
1995-1996: All Gasoline models AE Esso LT 71141 MaxLife ATF
1997-2005: All gasoline models except those noted below
Volkswagen 1997-2006: All diesel models
1997-2005 gasoline: Golf and Jetta with 5-speed 09A trans, Beetle, Golf, GTI and Jetta with SLF VW TL52162 (Note: this is yellow) MaxLife ATF (Note: this is red)
09G trans, Phaeton with 09L trans, Tourag with 6 speed 09D trans
1995-1998: 850, 940, 960; 70, 90 Series
AF3/ DEXRON®-III/MERCON‚
1999-2000: V50, V70, V70R and XC70 with AW50-42 or AW42AWD; C70 MaxLife ATF, MERCON®V, DEX/MERC
MA
1999 to 2005: S80 with 4T65EV, XC90 with 4T65AWD , S70 with AW50-42 or AW42AWD
Volvo 1990:2005: XC90 with AW50AWD SLF 1161521 or 1161540 MaxLife ATF
1999-2005: S60, S60R, V50, V70, V70R and XC70 with AW50AWD or AW55-50SN
2001-2005: C70, S40, V40 TIV Toyota Type T-IV MaxLife ATF
2005: S80 with AW50/51 AWD or AW 55-50SN
Understanding The Latest Changes
in Automatic Transmission Fluids
With so many automatic transmission fluids, it’s hard to choose the one best-suited for each vehicle.
Beginning in 2007, there will be several changes to the way we look at transmission fluids. Products meeting
current DEXRON®-III /MERCON® specifications will no longer be officially licensed by GM and Ford. However, products
meeting these specifications will still be available - packaged as Valvoline’s DEX/MERC and Valvoline’s MaxLife DEX/MERC
transmission fluids. The DEX/MERC fluids are recommended for GM, Ford and many import vehicles, 2006 and
older. MERCON®-V will also be compatible for Ford vehicles, 1996 and newer. GM has introduced DEXRON®-VI
–a new, full-synthetic transmission fluid for GM vehicles and select imports, 2006 and newer. It is also backwards
compatible for older GM vehicles. Valvoline now offers DEXRON®- VI fluid, officially licensed and approved by General Motors.

General Motors & Ford: Ford:

Valvoline DEX/MERC (Conventional) Valvoline MERCON®V (Synthetic Blend)
• Recommended for vehicles manufactured by • Officially licensed and approved Ford
General Motors & Ford, 2006 and earlier transmission fluid
• Recommended for many imports, 2006 and • Backwards compatible with MERCON®
earlier, including select Toyota and Mazda applications
• Same formulation as previous DEXRON®-III/ Part# VV360
MERCON® transmission fluid
Part# VV353

Multi-Vehicle Application:
MaxLife DEX/MERC ATF (Full Synthetic)
Ford:
• Outperforms conventional transmission fluids Valvoline Type F (Conventional)
• Specially formulated to extend the life of your
transmission • Officially licensed and approved Ford
transmission fluid
• Same formulation as previous MaxLife DEXRON®-III/
MERCON® transmission fluid • Recommended for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
vehicles, 1980 and earlier
• Recommended for vehicles manufactured by General
Motors & Ford, 2006 and earlier • Additional applications include air
compressors, general purpose hydraulics
• Recommended for many imports,2006 and earlier, and power steering systems
including Toyota,Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Mazda,
Mitsubishi, Hyundia, BMW, Volkswagen and Audi Part# VV341
Part# VV324
ENHANCE YOUR REGULAR ATF!
General Motors: MaxLife Transmission with Stop Leak
Valvoline DEXRON -VI (Full Synthetic)
® • Specially formulated to help stop transmission
leaks by reconditioning seals
• Officially licensed and approved new General • Add 1 quart for every 10 quarts of
Motors automatic transmission fluid transmission fluid
• Required for all 2006 and newer GM vehicles • Recommended for GM, Ford and many
and backwards compatible for older GM vehicles import vehicles
• Provides twice the durability and stability Part# VV337
versus the DEXRON®-III specification
• Degrades less over time
Part# VV370

Chrysler:
Valvoline ATF+4 (Full Synthetic)
• Officially licensed and approved Daimler
Chrysler transmission fluid
• Supercedes all previous Chrysler
specifications including ATF+3®, ATF+2® Questions? Comments?
and Type 7176® Call 1-800-TEAM-VAL
• Required for all Chrysler vehicles
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