I’ve been running that in my car (p2 Volvo xc70 automatic) for the last year and have a had zero issues.
Pros: zero issues, long-term use
Vehicle:
Volvo XC70
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I use it. I consider it a “high mileage” atf. A bit thicker, etc.
Pros: high mileage, thicker
Been using it in all my GM and Honda automatics. No transmission problems at all.
Pros: no transmission problems
I have done two transmission drains and fills with Valvoline Maxlife, Multi-vehicle Full Synthetic ATF, after It had developed a torque converter shudder last year at about 45 mph. That stopped the shudder.
Pros: stopped torque converter shudder
Vehicle:
Toyota
the reg jug of Valvoline Maxlife ATF at Walmart is what you want
Pros: highly recommended
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
I’ve used Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid in my 2012 Honda Accord the last 75,000 miles or better. I’ve had no problems.
Pros: no problems, reliable performance
Vehicle:
Honda Accord
Mileage: 120700 km
The MaxLife product is FANTASTIC! I have been using it for a while with nothing but good things to say. The only thing is (like most ATF) it absolutely stanks!
Pros: Fantastic product, good experience
Cons: it absolutely stanks
Vehicle:
Nissan
Trans, I have the Auto, and use the $17 / gallon Valvoline from Walmart. It's much cheaper than VW, and I change it more frequently than VW suggest.
Pros: much cheaper than VW
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Currently there are 8 reviews and 24 votes. Average rating — 4.8 out of 5. Vote balance: 24 up, 0 down.
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- Shift quality - delays or harsh shifts hint at fluid issues - rated positively. 4.6 points out of 5.
- Engagement - slow engagement into d or r is easy to feel - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
- Smell - burnt odor on the dipstick suggests overheated fluid - rated negatively. 1 point out of 5.
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- VALVOLINE ranked #2 for: Volkswagen Jetta .