What Happens If You Use the Wrong Transmission Fluid?
The consequences from adding the wrong fluid can range from minor issues to major damage, some of which may depend on the type of transmission and fluid or how quickly you act after realizing your mistake.
CVTs operate differently than automatic step transmissions, so they demand a different type of fluid. Valvoline Full Synthetic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid is uniquely formulated for today’s CVT transmissions. Designed with premium synthetic base stocks, long life-friction modifiers, special anti-wear additives, and shear stable viscosity modifiers, you can count on Valvoline CVT Fluid for superior protection and a smooth driving experience year after year. Valvoline CVT is formulated to provide excellent torque transfer, superior wet clutch performance, and metal on metal friction protection to help maximize service life and avoid costly repairs. Extend the life your CVT and keep it operating at peak performance with Valvoline Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid. Suitable for use in most belt and chain-driven continuously variable transmissions. For the many shifts and miles ahead, trust your transmission with Valvoline, the #1 automatic transmission fluid brand.
Choosing an automatic transmission fluid just got easier. Valvoline™ Full Synthetic MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF, the #1 ATF product, is suitable for use in 95% of vehicles in operation with US registered light duty applications. And now, it’s also recommended for most belt and chain-driven continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Featuring advanced additives to prevent the major causes of transmission breakdown, it’s designed to help prevent leaks, reduce wear and tear, and maximize performance – all for much longer than conventional fluids. It has improved thermal stability for longer fluid life, better viscosity stability for consistent transmission operation, and frictional enhancements for smooth gear engagements. Whether your vehicle has a CVT or traditional automatic, Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF is suitable for a broad range of transmissions including Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, VW and Audi vehicles. It’s specifically recommended for use in the following applications: GM DEXRON-II, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-VI, and DEX-CVT; Ford MERCON LV; Toyota/Lexus Type T, T-II, T-IV, WS, CVTF FE, and CVTF TC; Honda/Acura ATF-Z1 and Honda CVT; Nissan/Infiniti Matic-D, Matic-J, Matic-K and Matic-S; Hyundai/Kia SP-II, SP-III, SP-IV and SPH-IV; BMW 7045E, ETL 8072B, LA2634 and LT71141; Allison C-4; Mercedes-Benz NAG-1; Volvo 1161521, 1161540, 97340 and 1273.41; Subaru ATF HP, Lineartronic chain CVT and CVT-II, Lineartronic High Torque CVT, and CV-30; and VW/Audi G-052-025-A2 and G-052-162-A1. For the many miles ahead, trust your transmission with Valvoline, the #1 automatic transmission fluid brand.
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