Valvoline Maxlife Automatic Transmission Fluid

[KSC 2019 XLT]

I'm taking my 2019 Ford Expy for an oil change and thinking about also doing an automatic transmission fluid flush. The independent shop I go to uses Valvoline products and uses Valvoline Maxlife ATF. It seems to be compatible with many OEM fluids including Mercon LV but the owners manual says the Expy uses Mercon ULV. Wondering if anyone used Maxlife for their 4th generation Expys and have any feedback to provide. I know Valvoline has a synthetic ATF ULV product but this shop doesn't carry it.

 

[apex96]

Only use the ULV for your transmission. Use of any other fluid can cause transmission failure. I would caution against having a flush done. It’s usually better to drop the pan, drain the fluid, and have the filter changed.

 

[JasonH]

Maxlife has a ULV ATF fluid in the blue bottle. That one should be ok for the 10 speed, but confirm on the website.

 

[zak99b5]

I would want Ford, not Valvoline, to make the claim that the blue bottle is OK for the tranny, though.

 

[ExpyNole]

Use Ford fluid.
These transmissions are especially picky with trans fluid. It's not like 40 years ago with 4L60's that took just about anything.

 

[GixxerJasen]

I would want Ford, not Valvoline, to make the claim that the blue bottle is OK for the tranny, though.

And considering that Ford specifically states:
"Note: Only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid for automatic transmissions that require MERCON® ULV transmission fluid. The use of any other fluid could cause transmission damage."

 

[JasonH]

I would want Ford, not Valvoline, to make the claim that the blue bottle is OK for the tranny, though.

No different from using oil other than Motorcraft. Ford doesn't make fluids. It specs fluids, sources it, and sells it at a markup. The Valvoline ULV meets Fords specs according to the Valvoline website. That's enough for me. Ford will never tell you which manufacturers products meet its requirements. There's too many and it would reduce Motorcraft fluid sales.

 

[zak99b5]

I know all that.

I meant I would want to see Ford listing the maxlife blue as meeting their specs.

Vavloine can claim their branded products "meet or exceed" any auto manufacturer spec. Whether they do or not in actuality is a different story.