Using Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic ATF - Instead of DEXRON VI

[ski.dive]

My neighbor has been using Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic ATF - Instead of DEXRON VI on his car for 5 years=NO ISSUES.

At only $17.00 a gallon, Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic ATF is a great alternative,to the much more 'expensive' Dexron VI

Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic ATF is compatible with DEXRON VI, according to the label.

 

[Jeepwalker]

I don't have a difinitive answer for this, but I was debating the same thing recently. Manufacturers need to meet the 'spec'. So would Valvoline. Dextron VI is synthetic (blend as I understand). Valvoline Full Syn could and may even be Better that OE.

Last weekend I toggled back/fourth. I went the 'safe' way out and just ordered the GM ATF. But now that you mention it ...and I did a search, it's probably a synthetic 'blend' not fully synthetic. I guess if I'd known that I might have gone with a full synthetic fluid. But oh well, it's on it's way. I have in the past (different vehicles/fluids, etc) had shifting issues after changing fluid. Different mfgrs can use slightly different friction modifier packages above and beyond. GM does have a fully synthetic D-VI, but it's not cheap. You could always call up a dealer parts dept. A small town dealer I know pumped out Mopar full synthetic ATF into milk jugs cheaper than I could buy it anywhere else!
https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-9...acdelco+dextron+vi+full,automotive,220&sr=1-2


You could always go on Bob'sTheOilGuy website and do a few searches. Seems to be some more indepth info over there.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3008186

 

[ski.dive]

Like I said-

My neighbor has been using Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic ATF - Instead of DEXRON VI on his car for 5 years=NO ISSUES.

I paid around $8.00 a quart for DEXRON VI

At only $17.00 a gallon @ Walmart, Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic ATF is a great alternative!!!

 

[Jeepwalker]

Definitely can't argue the price.
Ha, ha ..wish you would have posted last week (before I ordered the GM stuff!!) :huh:

 

[08H3]

It's easy to overthink this stuff. I used only GM fluid on my first case. Had 3 rebuilds over 120,000 miles. Been using Walmart ATF in this one. Have 125,000 miles and no problems.

 

[Jeepwalker]

FYI, the AC Delso ATF (10-9395) I received is written on the back of the jug that it's FULL SYNTHETIC. You'd think it would say that in the Amazon description.
https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-9...sprefix=ACDelco+10-9395,automotive,203&sr=1-1

 

[JPaul]

My neighbor has been using Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic ATF - Instead of DEXRON VI on his car for 5 years=NO ISSUES.

At only $17.00 a gallon, Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic ATF is a great alternative,to the much more 'expensive' Dexron VI

Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic ATF is compatible with DEXRON VI, according to the label.

That's because the Valvoline Maxlife ATF meets the Dexron VI requirements. I, like many others, use the Valvoline since it meets spec and is widely available. There's always been non-OEM options for lubricating fluids that meet manufacturer requirements, who do you think GM is getting the fluid from in the first place? No one ever said you had to use the AC Delco transmission fluid so it's really not news.