THOMAS R. SMITH

                December 21, 2004

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:

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

* GM DEXRON II

* Ford MERCON V

* Allison C-4

* Chrysler ATF+3 or ATF+4 fluids

* Toyota (and Lexus) Type T, T-III or T-IV fluids

* Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II or SP-III fluids

* KIA SP-II and SP-III Fluids

* Hyundai

* Honda/Acura ATF-Z1 fluid (except in CVTs)

* BMW LT71141 or LA2634 fluids

* Nissan Matic-D, Matic-J, and Matic-K fluids

Valvoline has conducted in-house testing to support MaxLife ATF 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. please contact Valvoline at 1-800-Team-VAL.

While MaxLife ATF is designed to meet the special needs of higher mileage transmissions, new transmissions can also benefit from its enhanced oxidation protection, shear stability, seal compatibility, and anti-shudder protection and many consumers have chosen to take advantage of this level of performance.  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 ATF fluid.  Valvoline does not recommend MaxLife ATF for use in continuously variable transmissions (CVT’s) or in automatic transmissions where Ford Type F is recommended.

Sincerely,

Thom Smith

Technical Director

Valvoline Brand

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