Manual Transmission Fluid
Application Guide
Understanding Today’s Transmission Fluids
With so many automatic Transmission fluids, it’s hard to choose the one best-suited for each vehicle. As the trusted leader
in Transmission and drive line fluid applications, Valvoline has the most complete line up of branded solutions. Contact
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General Motors & Chrysler:
Valvoline Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid
• High performance manual Transmission lubricant
designed to meet the extreme demands of passenger
car manual Transmission gearbox applications
• Enhanced performance in both low and high
temperature operating conditions
• Excellent wear protection under high loads and
extreme pressure
• Resistance to oxidation and remains stable under
extreme pressures
• Exceptional anti-foam performance for added protection
• Recommended for General Motors and Chrysler vehicles
including GM part numbers 12345349, 12377916 and
12345577 as well as Chrysler part number 4874464
Part# 811095
SynPower 75w90 Gear Oil:
Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Gear Oil
• Formulated for ultimate protection and performance.
A thermally stable, extreme-pressure gear lubricant, it
is designed to operate and protect in both high and
low extreme temperature conditions.
• Specially recommended for limited-slip hypoid
differentials and is compatible with conventional
gear lubricants.
• Contains special additives to assist in protecting gear
teeth from rust and corrosion and reduce chattering in
limited-slip differentials
• Provides outstanding thermal stability for cleanliness
and longer service life
• Recommended for (conventional and limited slip)
manual Transmissions where an API GL-5 or MT-1
fluid is specified
Part# 723856 or VV975
Domestic & Import Multi-Vehicle:
Valvoline MaxLife ATF (Full Synthetic)
• Recommended for all vehicles manufactured by
General Motors & Ford (except those with CVTs,
or those calling for Type F ATF) including Mercon LV
• Recommended for many imports, including Toyota,
Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi,
Hyundai, BMW, Volkswagen and Audi
• Outperforms conventional Transmission fluids
Part# VV324
General Motors & Ford:
Valvoline DEX/MERC
• Recommended for vehicles manufactured by
General Motors & Ford, 2005 and earlier
• Recommended for many imports, 2005 and earlier,
including select Toyota and Mazda
• Recommended for use where DEXRON®-III/MERCON®
Transmission fluid is required
Part# VV353
Ford:
Valvoline ATF Recommended for
MERCON®V Applications
• Recommended for most Ford vehicles
• Required for 1996 and newer Ford vehicles and
backwards compatible with MERCON® applications
Part# VV360
General Motors:
Valvoline DEXRON®-VI (Full Synthetic)
• General Motors licensed and approved
• Required for all 2006 and newer GM vehicles and
backwards compatible with older GM vehicles
• Provides twice the durability and stability versus
the DEXRON®-III specification
Part# VV370
Chrysler:
Valvoline ATF+4® (Full Synthetic)
• Chrysler licensed and approved
• Supercedes all previous Chrysler specifications
including ATF+3®, ATF+2® and Type 7176®
• Required for all Chrysler vehicles
Part# VV346
NOTE: Check your owners manual to confirm fluid specification recommended.
MAKE MODEL / YEAR Symbol Fluid Specification Valvoline Product
all vehicles except as noted GL-4
Audi
2010-12: A4 Quattro, S4, A5, A5
Quattro, A6 Quattro, S5
2010-2011: S6
2012: A7 Quattro
all vehicles except DCT and as noted below GLS Synchromesh MTF
Manual Transmission with yellow label GLS Esso/exxon MTF-LT-1, BMW P/N 83 22 9
Manual Transmission on all 2006-11 vehicles equipped with a N52
engine:
Synthetic 75W-90:
G005 000,
G052 911,
G052 911 A,
G052 911 A2,
G052 171 A2
Synchromesh MTF
0B2 GLS G 055 532 A2 Available from dealer
408 942. Synchromesh MTF
5-series (E60) from 3.2005 production
Z4 Roadster (E85) from 9/2005 production
Z4 Coupe (E86) from 1/2006 production
3-series (E90/91) from 3/2005 production
3-series (E92/93) from 7/2006 production
X3-series (E83) from 9/2006 production
1-Series coupe (E82) from 3/2008 production
1-Series Convertible (E88) from 3/2008 production
GLS MTF-LT-3 longterm fluid, BMW P/N 83 22
9 408 942. Synchromesh MTF
2006-11 M5 (E60)
2006-11 M6 (E63/E64)
2006-08 Z4 M Coupe (E86)
2006-08 Z4 M Roadster (E85) GLS MTF-LT-2, BMW P/N 83 22 0 309 031. Synchromesh MTF
BMW
1997-99: 528i, 540i
Manual Transmission with and
without SMF GLS MTF-LT-2, BMW P/N 83 22 0 309 031. Synchromesh MTF
1997 Orange Label AF3 DEXRON® -III Automatic
1998-99 Yellow Label GLS Synchromesh MTF
1995-97 Orange Label AF3 DEXRON® -III Automatic
1998-2000 Yellow Label:
ex sequential M gear box GLS Synchromesh MTF
1998-2000 Yellow Label: sequen-
tial M gear box N/A Contact BMW for fluid type Available from dealer
Transmission Fluid Synchromesh MTF, MaxLife ATF
Transmission Fluid Synchromesh MTF, MaxLife ATF
1995-2000: 3 Series, M Coupe,
M Roadster, M3, Z3
1995-99: 8 Series; 1995 Orange Label AF3 DEXRON® -III Automatic
1995: 525i, 530i, 530iT, 540i
2000-11 5 Series, M5
2001-11: 3 Series, M Coupe,
M Roadster, M3, Z3
all vehicles except as noted AP4
1995 Dodge Spirit SJ, SL,
1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus
2001-2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
1996-2001 Chrysler Sebring
Chrysler,
1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Dodge,
2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan with NVT350 (A578)
Plymouth
1995-2000 Chrysler Sebring Coupe 2 Door
1995-1999 Dodge Avenger
1995-2001 Dodge Neon
1995-2001 Plymouth Neon
1996-2000 Plymouth Breeze
1995-2000 Dodge Stratus
2001 Dodge Stratus Sedan 4 door with NVT350 (A578)
Dodge Trucks: NV1500, -3500, -3550, 5600, T4, T5, T176 manual
Transmissions GLS Mopar PN 04874464 meeting MS-9224 Synchromesh MTF
2004-06 Crossfire 6-speed manual Transmission GLS Mopar PN 04761872AB or approved
all vehicles except as noted NV 3500 manual Transmission
Transmission Fluid Synchromesh MTF, MaxLife ATF
all except SMG GLS Synchromesh MTF
SMG N/A Contact BMW for fluid type Available from dealer
all except sequential M gear box GLS Synchromesh MTF
sequential M gear box N/A Contact BMW for fluid type Available from dealer
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid
Mopar ATF+4® (MS-9602) PN 05013457AA
(quart) and 05013458AA(gallon)
note: 2004-05 add 4 oz Mopar Limited Slip
Additive PN 04318060AB
Motor oil: API service SN, API service SL,
Motor oil certified by the America Petroleum
API*
Institute (Starburst Symbol)
Synchromesh MTF, ATF +4
Synchromesh MTF, Premium
Conventional, MaxLife,
SynPower Motor Oil
GLS Mopar PN 04874465 meeting MS-9417 Synchromesh MTF,
SynPower 5W-30 Motor Oil
products as listed on MB 236.2 Synchromesh MTF
GM PN 12345349 Synchromesh MTF
use GM PN 12345577 Synchromesh MTF
Chrysler
Trucks
4-speed manual Transmission
with iron case
use 1874 MTX FLuid 12550 PN ET-M81 Synchromesh MTF 5-speed Tremec (TZ0) tranmis-
sion
5-speed sectional case GM PN 12345349 or 1052931 Synchromesh MTF
4-speed manual Transmission w/
aluminum case use GM PN 1052931
GLS
Synchromesh MTF, Premium
Conventional 5W-30, MaxLife
5W-30, SynPower 5W-30
Motor Oil
2003-07 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500
4WD with Diesel Engines
Chrysler
2003-07 Dodge Ram 1500,
2500, 3500 with Gasoline
Engines
2007-09 Chrysler Aspen
1998-2011 Dodge Dakota
1998-2009 Dodge Durango
2006-09 Mitsubishi Raider
NV 5600 Manual Transmission
6-speed GLS Mopar PN 04874464 Synchromesh MTF
NV 4500 Manual Transmission GL-4 Synthetic 75W-85 PN 12346190 or
NV 1500, NV 1500HD Manual
Transmission GLS Synchromesh MTF
G56 Manual Transmission
Synchromesh MTF, ATF +4 Getrag 238 Manual Transmission
6-speed
Tremec T56 Manual
Transmission 6-speed GL-4 Mopar PN 04874459 Synchromesh MTF
NV 1500, NV 3500, 1998-2004
Manual Transmission GLS
AX-15 Manual Transmission
5-speed 1998-99 GL-3 SAE 75W-90 PN 89021806 or equivalent
Getrag 238 Manual Transmission
6-speed AP4
NV 4500 Manual Transmission GL-4 Synthetic 75W-85 PN 12346190 or
equivalent Synchromesh MTF
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid
Mopar ATF+4® (MS-9602)
AP4
PN 05013457AA(quart) and
05013458AA(gallon)
Mopar PN 4874464.
2001-03 NV1500: add 0.2 pt (0.1L) friction
modifier when refilling Transmission Synchromesh MTF
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid
Mopar ATF+4® (MS-9602)
PN 05013457AA(quart) and
05013458AA(gallon)
equivalent Synchromesh MTF
Synchromesh MTF, ATF +4
1995-2002 Dodge Ram 2500,
3500 4WD with Diesel Engines
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