Automatic transmission fluids
Transmission fluid really is liquid engineering. Castrol auto transmission fluid can restore smooth shifting, even in vehicles with over 120,000 KM on the odometer.
Engineered to exceed specifications
Automatic transmissions are now more complex than ever, placing ever-greater demands on auto transmission fluids. In fact, the automatic transmission is perhaps the most complicated mechanical component in an automobile. The automatic transmission combines electrical & mechanical systems, hydraulics and computer processors to smoothly shift through the gears and transfer engine power to the drive wheels.
There are 3 basic types of automatic transmissions found throughout the world. The Dual Clutch Transmission (or DCT), the Continuously Variable Transmission (or CVT) and the step-type transmission. There are several main components that make up the step-type transmission. The planetary gear sets provide the chosen gear ratios for the vehicle. Clutches or “clutch packs” engage and disengage the gear sets. The Torque Converter connects the transmission to the engine and multiplies the torque during initial acceleration. It uses two turbines which spin independently, but which are fluid coupled allowing the engine to idle while the engine is stopped and produce smoother acceleration as it shifts through the gears. Finally, the Mechatronics is the “brain” of the transmission, a complex system of ports, valves and electronics that control all transmission functions.
The one component of the entire system that’s critical to all of these parts working properly together is the Automatic Transmission Fluid, or ATF. It acts as a hydraulic fluid, to engage clutch packs & shift the gears. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and wear protection for the Planetary Gear sets. It has to flow easily from minus 40 degrees Celsius to nearly 400, even in fine valve assemblies. The ATF precisely controls friction in the clutch packs and maintains it throughout the drain interval … which is perhaps the most important property of an ATF all while providing lubrication to hundreds of moving parts even under high temperatures and extreme pressure. So using the right ATF is critical to the performance and long life of your transmission.
The Castrol® TRANSMAX portfolio contains a broad range of automatic transmission fluids liquid engineered to protect critical transmission components, including products that have been licensed by GM, Ford and Chrysler as well as fluids that meet the JASO requirements of popular Japanese imports from Toyota, Honda and Nissan.
Smooth Drive Technology™: Several Castrol Transmax products are formulated with Smooth Drive Technology™, which are active control molecules that automatically adjust their friction level under changing pressures and speed – delivering a smoother drive for longer.
Available in the following grades:
CASTROL HEAVY DUTY MULTIPURPOSE ATF
Castrol Heavy Duty Multipurpose ATF is a multipurpose power transmission fluid that is designed for most power transmission and hydraulic systems to include passenger car and truck automatic transmission, powershift transmissions in off highway construction equipment, hydrostatic drives and industrial, agricultural, mining and marine hydraulics.
FEATRUES AND BENEFITS:
- Longer transmission, torque converter, hydraulic system life.
- Better productivity through efficient equipment performance.
- Longer equipment life under severe service conditions
- Less maintenance. Keeps downtime to a minimum.
- Minimal operator complaints.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Allison TES-389 approved and licensed (AA-33182010)
- Allison C4 Approved• Meets or Exceeds General Motors DEXRON®-IIIH requirements
- Meets or Exceeds Ford MERCON® Requirements
- Meets or Exceeds the performance requirements of high pressure vane and piston pumps: Vickers (35VQ25,V-104C) and Denison (T-6C, P-46)
- Meets Caterpillar TO-2
CASTROL TRANSMAX ATF+4
Castrol® Transmax™ ATF+4® is an advanced, full synthetic formulation designed for superior transmission life and superb low and high temperature performance. Commonly called ATF4, it is certified for use in all Chrysler vehicles that require ATF+4®, ATF+3® or previous Chrysler transmission specifications.
FEATRUES AND BENEFITS:
- Certified and approved for all Chrysler cars and trucks that require ATF+4, Mopar ATF+3, ATF+2, ATF+2 Type 7176, or ATF+.
- Technologically advanced, full synthetic formulation provides superior transmission life.
- Engineered with superior base oils to ensure superb low and high temperature performance.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Meets or Exceeds Fiat Chrysler ATF+4® requirements.
- ATF+4® approved and licensed by Fiat Chrysler(License Number 40630033).
CASTROL TRANSMAX DEX MERC ATF
Castrol Domestic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid is for use in older Ford and General Motors vehicles.
FEATRUES AND BENEFITS:
- Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance.
- Meets DEXRON®-IIIH requirements. Also satisfies requirements of DEXRON®, DEXRON®-III, IIE and II. Do not use this ATF in applications calling for DEXRON®-VI. Use Castrol Transmax™ Type F ATF in applications calling for Type F.
- Meets MERCON® requirements. May also be used in power steering applications where MERCON® is required. Do not use this ATF in applications calling for MERCON® V or MERCON® SP.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Meets or Exceeds General Motors DEXRON®-IIIH RequirementsMeets or Exceeds Ford MERCON® Requirements.
CASTROL TRANSMAX DEXRON VI ATF
Castrol® Transmax Dexron® VI Mercon® LV is a premium full synthetic transmission fluid, formulated with Smooth Drive Technology™. It delivers outstanding sludge resistance to provide superior transmission life and enhanced friction to resistance to improve shifting performance. It is certified and approved by General Motors for use in all GM vehicles and by Ford for vehicles requiring Mercon® LV transmission fluid.
FEATRUES AND BENEFITS:
- OEM approved and licensed by Ford (MERCON® LV) and GM (DEXRON®-VI).
- Low viscosity formula for maximum fuel efficiency in modern automatic transmissions.
- Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance.
- Superior high temperature protection to effectively resist oxidation.
- Recommended for use in most automatic transmissions.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Approved -
- Ford MERCON® LV, GMDEXRON® -VI
Suitable for use where the following is called for:
- Aisin Warner AW-1, AW-2
- AML Oil No. G 055005 A1 / A2 / A6
- ATF M1375.4
- D3M
- MA-1
- SP
- Bently Oil No. PY112995PA
- BMW Oil No. 8322 0142516
- 83 22 2 3 55 599 (ATF6)
- 83 22 2 413 477 (ATF7)
- 83 22 2 289 720 (ATF3+)
- ETL 7045E
- LA 2634
- LT 71141
- Chrysler Oil No. 68157995AA
- ATF+4
- Daihatsu AMMIX ATF D-III Multi D3-SP
- Elfmatic J6
- Ford MERCON® ULV ATF MERCON SP
- M2C924-A, M2C949-A
- GM 1940767, II, III, IIIH
- Honda ATF Type 3.1 : 08263-999--01HE (EU)
- Honda/Acura DW 1/Z 1
- Hyundai/Kia SP III, SP IV, SP IV M, SP IV RR
- Oil No. 040000C905G
- Isuzu
- Red 1
- Jaguar Oil No. 02JDE 26444
- Fluid 8432
- JASO 1A(03), 1A LV(13)
- JWS 3314, 3317, 3309, 3324
- Land Rover Oil No. LR023288
- TYK500050
- MB 236.10, 236.12, 236.14, 236.15, 236.17
- Maserati Oil No. 231603
- Mazda ATF M-III, ATF M-V, ATF FZ
- Mitsubishi SP II, IIM, III, IV, PA, J3
- Nissan Matic D, J, S
- Petronas Tutela Transmission AS8
- Subaru F6, Red 1
- Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, 2384K
- Toyota T III, T IV, WS
- Volvo 1161540
- VW / Audi G 052 990, TL52990, G 055 540, TL 55540, G 060 162, TL 60162
- ZF Lifeguardfluid 6,8
- OFF ROAD application Volvo 97342 (AT 102)
- Also Suitable for use in Porsche
- 7 and 9 speed automatics from Mercedes Benz
- 8 and 9-speed automatics from Audi, BMW, Mini-Cooper, Jaguar, Peugeot/Citroen, Saab,Volvo, VW+BY139whose specification or part number is not specifically mentioned above+BY139
CASTROL TRANSMAX FULL SYNTHETIC
MULTI VEHICLE ATF
Castrol® Transmax™ Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle is a technologically advanced, low viscosity formulation specially designed to deliver maximum fuel efficiency for modern automatic transmissions. It is fully approved and licensed by both Ford and GM for use in vehicles requiring their latest ATF specifications.
FEATRUES AND BENEFITS:
- Full Synthetic, low viscosity formulation.
- OEM approved and licensed by Ford (MERCON LV) and GM (DEXRON -VI).
- Low viscosity formula for maximum fuel efficiency in modern automatic
transmissions. - Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance.
- Superior high temperature protection to effectively resist
oxidation. - Unsurpassed protection against copper corrosion.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Approved -
- Ford MERCON® LV, GMDEXRON® -VI
Suitable for use where the following is called for -
- Aisin Warner AW-1
- Aisin Warner AW-2
- AML Oil No. G 055005 A1 / A2 / A6
- ATF M1375.4
- D3M
- MA-1
- SP
- Bentley Oil No. PY112995PA
- BMW Oil No. 8322 0142516, 83 22 2 3 55 599 (ATF6), 83 22 2 413 477
(ATF7), 83 22 2 289 720 (ATF3+) - ETL 7045E
- LA 2634
- LT 71141
- Chrysler Oil No. 68157995AA
- ATF+4
- Daihatsu AMMIX ATF D-III Multi D3-SP
- Elfmatic J6
- Ford MERCON® SP, M2C924-A, M2C949-A
- GM 1940767
- GM DEXRON II, III, IIIH
- Honda ATF Type 3.1 : 08263-999--01HE (EU)
- Honda/Acura DW 1/Z 1
- Hyundai/Kia SP III, SP IV, SP IV M, SP IV RR
- Oil No. 040000C905G
- Isuzu Red 1
- Jaguar Oil No. 02JDE 26444
- Jaguar Fluid 8432
- JASO 1A(03), 1A LV(13)
- JWS 3314, 3317, 3309, 3324
- Land Rover Oil No. LR023288
- Land Rover TYK500050
- MB 236.10, 236.12, 236.14, 236.15, 236.17
- Maserati Oil No. 231603
- Mazda ATF M-III, ATF M-V, ATF FZ
- Mitsubishi SP II, IIM, III, IV, PA, J3
- Nissan Matic D, J, S
- Petronas Tutela Transmission AS8
- Subaru F6, Red 1
- Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, 2384K
- Toyota T III, T IV
- Toyota WS
- Volvo 1161540
- VW / Audi G 052 990, TL52990, G 055 540, TL 55540, G 060 162, TL
60162 - ZF Lifeguardfluid 6, 8
- OFF ROAD application Volvo 97342 (AT 102)
- Also suitable for use in Porsche
- 7 and 9 speed automatics from Mercedes Benz
- 8 and 9-speed automatics from Audi, BMW, Mini-Cooper, Jaguar,
Peugeot/Citroen, Saab, Volvo, VW - Whose specification or part number is not specifically mentioned above.
CASTROL TRANSMAX IMPORT MULTI
VEHICLE ATF
Castrol Transmax Import Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid is for use in most Honda, Toyota, Nissan and other imported vehicles. It exceeds the requirements of the JASO-1A performance standard created by Japanese Automobile Manufacturers. This standard is recognized by Japanese OEMs in certifying ATF for use in their vehicles.
FEATRUES AND BENEFITS:
- Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance.
- Exceptional high temperature protection to effectively resist fluid
oxidation. - Superb low temperature fluidity for cold weather shifting.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Recommended for use in vehicles that require:
- Honda, Acura – ATF-Z1, DW-1 (except in CVTs)
- Toyota, Lexus – Type T, T-III, T-IV
- Nissan, Infiniti – Matic-D, Matic-J, Matic-K
- BMW – LT71141, LA2634
- Hyundai, Kia – Diamond SP-II, SP-III
- Mazda ATF M-V
- Volvo (all specifications)
- Also meets requirements of:
- ATF+3,® ATF+2,® ATF+®
- Ford MERCON®
- General Motors - DEXRON®-III H and prior (Not for use where DEXRON®-VI is
required) - JASO-1A
CASTROL TRANSMAX MANUAL E LONG LIFE
40
Transmax Manual E Long Life 40 is a specially formulated synthetic lubricant designed for fuel efficiency, extended drain intervals and severe service in heavy duty commercial vehicle transmissions which require a non-EP transmission lubricant. It is specially formulated to protect higher torque transmissions coupled with increased horsepower engines. It is approved for use in Eaton transmissions such as Ultrashift Plus, Fuller Advantage, FR and RT Series transmissions.
FEATRUES AND BENEFITS:
- Proven to provide better fuel economy versus earlier PS-164rev7 transmission fluids.
- High performance and extended drain capabilities in transmissions.
- Excellent thermal and oxidation stability which resists deposit and sludge formation.
- Excellent protection from corrosion, foaming, rust, and wear.
- Superb high and low temperature performance.
- Friction retention, friction durability, and excellent shear stability to ensure and maintain smooth transmission operation throughout the extended
service interval. - Formulated to reduce sump operating temperatures.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Approved for :
- Eaton PS-386
Suitable for Use with the following Industry & OEM specifications:
- API Category MT-1
- Mack TO-A Plus
- Meritor O-81
- Navistar MPAPS B-6816 Type II
CASTROL TRANSMAX UNIVERSAL ATF
CVT
Simplify your transmission fluid.
Castrol Transmax® ATF/CVT Universal is a technologically advanced full synthetic formulation designed to deliver excellent performance in BOTH traditional stepped automatic transmissions and Continuously Variable Transmissions currently in use. It is blended with premium base oils and an additive package which utilizes Castrol Smooth Drive® Technology. This is the first Castrol multi vehicle ATF suitable for use in both step-shifting and continuously variable automatic transmission. Also suitable for hybrid vehicles.
FEATRUES AND BENEFITS:
- 1 universal formula for both ATF and CVT transmission types.
- Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance.
- Superior high temperature protection to effectively resist oxidation.
- Unsurpassed protection against copper corrosion.
- Broad scope of vehicle applications improves workshop efficiency and
inventory management.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Suitable for use where Dexron VI
- Suitable for use where Ford Mercon LV, V
- Suitable for use where JASO 1A(03), JASO 1A LV(13) is required,
including: - Toyota T III, T IV, WS
- Mitsubishi SP II, IIM, III, IV, PA, J3
- Mazda ATF M-III,ATF M-V, ATF FZ
- Honda/Acura DW 1/Z 1
- Nissan Matic D,J,S
- JWS 3314/3317/3309
- Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, 2384K
- Isuzu
- Subaru F6, Red 1
- Daihatsu AMMIX ATF D-III Multi, AMMIX ATF D3-SP
- Hyundai/Kia SP III, SP IV
- Also suitable for use in:
- 6, 8, and 9-speed automatics from Audi, BMW, MINI-COOPER, JAGUAR,
Peugeot/Citroen, Saab, Volvo, VW, Porsche - 7 and 9-speed automatics from Mercedes Benz
- All vehicles where Dexron III or Mercon SP is required
- Also suitable for use where:
- Toyota CVT Fluid TC, FE
- Nissan CVT Fluid NS-1, NS-2, NS-3
- MMC DIAQUEEN ATF SP-III, CVT Fluid J1, CVT Fluid J4, CVT Fluid J4+
- Mazda CVTF 3320
- Subaru i-CVT Fluid, i-CVT FG, Lineartronic High Torque Chain CVTF
- Daihatsu AMMIX CVT Fluid DC, AMMIX CVT Fluid DFE
- Suzuki CVT Fluid 3320, Green 1, Green 2, CVTF TC, NS-2
- Honda HCF-2*
- Hyundai/Kia SP-III
- Mini Cooper EZL799
- Ford CVT23
- MB 236.20
- All of Honda CVTs except 2001-2007 Model Honda Fit/Jazz which are equipped with Starting Clutch
- The OFF ROAD application Volvo 97342 (AT102) is required.
- For a complete list of applications, go to www.castrol.com/TransmaxUniversalAppSheet
