Until now, our only choices for ATF+4 for the PT auto tranny was the $8/quart from the dealer or Amsoil synthetic at the same $8.
Well...... Valvoline makes the ATF for Mopar.
They now have it available to the aftermarket.
It's part number VAL324 Valvoline MaxLife ATF.
Retail cost should be around $2.50 per quart.
I asked for ATF+4 confirmation from their engineers and received this:
THOMAS R. SMITH
Technical Director, Valvoline Brand
Phone: (859) 357-2766
Fax: (859) 357-7610
e-mail: trsmith@ashland.com
March 11, 2003
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:
While MaxLife ATF is designed to meet the special needs of higher mileage transmissions, new transmissions can also benefit from its enhanced oxidation protection and antishudder protection and many consumers have chosen to take advantage of this level of performance.
Valvoline supports the use of MaxLife A TF in a broad range of transmissions beyond those requiring Dexron III and Mercon fluids including those where the following fluids are recommended:
o GM Dexron II
o FordMerconV
o Chrysler ATF+3 or ATF+4 fluids
o Toyota (and Lexus) Type T, T-Ill or T-IV fluids
o Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II or SP-Ill fluids
o Honda ATF-Zl fluid (except in CVTs)
o BMW LT7114l or LA2634 fluids
o Nissan J-Matic Fluid
Valvoline has conducted in-house testing to support MaxLife A TF 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 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, please contact Valvoline at 1-800-Team- VAL.
Thomas R. Smith
Technical Director
Valvoline Brand
THE VALVOLINE COMPANY. A DIVISION OF ASHLAND INC. .P.O. BOX 14000 EXINGTON, KENTUCKY 40512. (859) 357-7000
