qfrog Ti20

in place of the 75w90 G-052-145-S2 that goes in the torsen perhaps.

qfrog Ti20

G-052-162-A2

Audi Junkie

(the BMW LT71141 spec is the same as Audi LT71141)

THOMAS R. SMITH
Technical Director, Valvoline Brand
June 7, 2004

To Whom It May Concern:

Valvoline has received several inquiries regarding the topic of MERCON V ATF and its use in various vehicles beyond those requiring DEXRON-III, MERCON, or MERCON V approved products. In response to these questions Valvoline has issued the following statements:

Valvoline supports the use of MERCON V ATF in a broad range of transmissions beyond those requiring DEXRON-III, MERCON, and MERCON V fluids including those where the following fluids are recommended:

o GM DEXRON II
o Allison C-4
o Chrysler ATF+3 or ATF+4 fluids
o Toyota (and Lexus) Type T, T-III or T-IV fluids
o Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II or SP-III fluids
o Hyundai
o Honda ATF-Z1 fluid (except in CVTs)
o BMW LT71141 or LA2634 fluids
o Nissan Matic-D, Matic-J, or Matic-K fluids

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 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Valvoline has conducted in-house testing to support MERCON V ATF performance in these transmissions. However, it is important to note that these vehicle manufacturers have neither evaluated nor approved MERCON V ATF.

Valvoline stands behind all of its products, including MERCON V ATF. Use of MERCON V ATF in transmissions where recommended by Valvoline WILL NOT void the vehicle?sup>TMs warranty. In the unlikely event that any transmission was to be damaged as a result of the use of MERCON V ATF,
please contact Valvoline at 1-800-Team-VAL.


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Also:

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Kris Hansen

I already said that, and agree. In the diffs, it's fine.

Kris Hansen

Good to know, thanks!

Audi Junkie

which brings me back to the new Mobil 1 "Multi" vehicle. Hard to imagine, but the friction modifiers in "Multi-Vehicle" ATFs selectively match the proper coefficient of friction for the type of clutch material in the trans. So, Mobil 1 basestock is good, it HAS the Multi FMs....I'd use it. Not rated for Honda Z1, but I use it in my CRV, works great. Probally going to use it in MIL's 1995 A6. Likely way better then the older Audi ATF and I won't have to mess with it again. Valvoline...why bother?