Automatic transmission fluids
As automatic transmissions become more complex there’s a need for more technologically advanced fluids to ensure vehicle reliability. Getting the right oil for your car is key to ensuring your transmission operates as designed and you get a smooth driving experience every day.
Castrol, with over 100 years of experience in developing transmission fluids, and being the choice of many leading car and transmissions manufacturers for factory-fill products, offers a range of automatic transmission fluids for your car’s requirements. Providing you the peace of mind that you are selecting the right oil for your vehicle.
Castrol TRANSMAX ATF Dexron®-VI Mercon® LV Multivehicle
Castrol TRANSMAX ATF DEXRON®-VI MERCON® LV Multivehicle, formulated with Smooth Drive Technology™, is a Full Synthetic Technology formulation designed for modern automatic transmissions. Its superior technology enables longer transmission life. Castrol TRANSMAX ATF DEXRON®- VI MERCON® LV Multivehicle is approved and licensed by GM and Ford for use in vehicles requiring their latest ATF specifications and also exceeds the requirements of the JASO-1A for use in most Asian automatic transmissions. Castrol TRANSMAX ATF DEXRON®-VI MERCON® LV Multivehicle is also suitable for use in the majority of 6,7,8 and 9 speed automatics of European cars. It delivers enhanced protection and a smoother drive for longer.
Features & 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
Specifications/Approvals:
- Meets GM DEXRON® VI
- Meets Ford MERCON® LV
- 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, M-V, FZ- Honda/Acura DW 1/Z 1
- Nissan Matic D, J, S
- JWS 3314/3317/3309
- Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, 2384KIsuzu
- Subaru F6, Red 1
- Daihatsu AMMIX ATF D-III
- Multi D3-SP
- Hyundai/Kia SP III, SP IV
- Also suitable for use in 6-speed automatics from Audi BMW, Mini-Cooper, Jaguar, Peugeot/Citroen, Saab, Volvo, VW, Porsche and all vehicles where Dexron III or Mercon SP is required.
Castrol TRANSMAX ATF Z
Castrol TRANSMAX ATF Z, formulated with Smooth Drive Technology™, is a full synthetic automatic transmission fluid. It can solve shiftability problems in automatic transmissions, enabling longer transmission life. Castrol TRANSMAX ATF Z is recommended for use in automatic and semi-automatic transmissions used in cars, buses and coaches. As such, it is recommended for fleets employing a mixture of Voith, Renk, ZF, Allison and MB transmissions alongside the Leyland Pneumocyclic and Hydracyclic units. Extended oil drain [120,000 km] in ZF Ecomat and EcoLife, MB AT and Voith AT. TRANSMAX ATF Z, formulated with Smooth Drive Technology™, delivers enhanced protection and gives drivers a smoother drive for longer.
Features & benefits
- Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance
- Enhanced wear protection to provide longer component life offers extended drain potential and lowers operating costs
- Excellent thermal and oxidative stability to effectively resist oxidation and maintains operational efficiency for longer
- Enhanced protection against deposits extends transmission life
- Temperature reduction in severe service improves transmission and oil service life and helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions
- Outstanding cold flow properties giving high protection to transmission especially at start-up
- A problem-solver for gear shiftability issues with over 15 years of trouble-free field performance
Specifications/Approvals
- JASO 1A(03)
- DTFR 13C160
- MAN 339 V2, Z3, Z12
- Voith H55.6336.xx
- VW/Audi 501 60
- ZF TE-ML 04D, 11B, 14C, 16M, 16S, 20C, 25C
- Suitable for use where the following are called for:
- Toyota T, T II, T III, T IV, WS
- Nissan Matic D, J, S- Mitsubishi SP II, IIM, III, PA, J3, SP IV
- Mazda ATF M-III, M-V, JWS 3317, FZ- Subaru F6, Red 1
- Daihatsu AMMIX ATF D-III Multi, D3-SP
- Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, 2384K- JWS 3314, 3317
- Hyundai/Kia SP III, SP IV Pack Size Item Code Barcode 20L 3430516
- Aisin Transmissions requiring JWS 3309
- Honda/Acura DW 1/Z1- Isuzu (where Toyota T-IV is required)
- BMW, VW, Audi and Jaguar 5 speed automatic transmission and MB 4 and 5 speed automatic transmissions
- BMW Oil No. 8322.9407807
- Citroen Oil No. Z 000169756
- Jaguar Oil No. JLM 20238, LA 2634, LT 71141
- Mercedes Benz Oil No. 0019892203
- Peugeot Oil No. Z 000169756
- Porsche Oil No. 999.917.547.00
- VW / Audi TL 52162 (G 052 162)
- ZF Lifeguardfluid 5.
Castrol TRANSMAX ATF Dex/Merc Multivehicle
Castrol TRANSMAX ATF Dex/Merc Multivehicle is recommended for use in GM and Ford vehicles requiring Dexron III or Mercon fluids and the automatic transmissions of a wide range of Japanese cars, light commercial vehicles, and SUVs. Additionally, it is suitable for use in most European passenger cars requiring a Dexron III/Mercon fluid.
Features & benefits
- Enhanced friction durability prolongs transmission life and promotes smooth shifting.
- Increased resistance to oil oxidation and degradation.
- Increased clutch band and clutch pack capacity.
- Improved protection of copper and bronze components.
Specifications/Approvals
- Meets Dexron®-IIIH, Mercon®
- Suitable for use as Power steering fluid
- Suitable for use where Allison C4 is required
- 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, M-V, 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, D3-SP
- Hyundai/Kia SP III, SP I
Castrol TRANSMAX CVT
Castrol Transmax CVT, formulated with Smooth Drive Technology™, is a full synthetic fluid for use in continuously variable transmissions (CVT) of most Japanese passenger cars. Its superior technology enables longer transmission life. It can be recommended for use in most passenger cars fitted with push belt technologies.
Features & benefits
- Exceptional steel on steel friction durability maintains transmission performance.
- Good gear wear protection prolongs the performance and life of the transmission.
- High shear stability and enhanced antifoaming and air release characteristics maintain effective lubrication.
- Higher torque capacity.
Specifications/Approvals
- For most Japanese cars with CVT
- Also Hyundai, Kia, Chrysler, Mini, Ford, Mercedes Benz
- Refer to the PDS for the full list of specifications
Castrol TRANSMAX Dual
Full Synthetic transmission fluid developed for the latest Dual Clutch transmission technology.
Features & benefits
- Excellent synchroniser and clutch performance due to balanced frictional characteristics.
- Excellent thermal and oxidation stability.
- Exceptional cold flow properties.
- Operating temperature reduction through reduced friction.
- Very good extreme pressure (EP) anti-pitting behaviour.
- High shear resistance – constant viscosity during oil life.
- Good seal compatibility.
Specifications/Approvals
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C-936-A (Dual Clutch), VW G 052 529 (6 Speed only), Volvo (1161838&9), Chrysler (Europe), Mitsubishi
- Castrol’s recommendation for VW, Seat, Skoda 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DQ250)
