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The MSDSs are a bit different, but that could just be obfuscation. Hybrid: Maxlife:

It’s on the spec sheet

That's a good point, the name is deceiving. The technical specs make it clear, and common sense should indicate, the fluid isn't just good for hybrid cars, it'll work in any application for which it meets the spec regardless of power source.

Spec'ed by Valvoline to meet many standards including Dexron VI, Toyota WS, Mercon LV, and ZF Lifeguardfluid 8. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/vlvln/50014386-P Full list of specifications: https://valvoline.ge/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EUR_Val_Hybrid_ATF_EN.pdf Quick/dirty application...

FWIW, the ones I saw were not in the Automotive section. The store had moved hundreds of filters to a dedicated clearance aisle on the other side of the store. I still don't know if this is a general clearance or not, but they were dumping filters for common still-in-production applications...

The Champion Labs that just went out of business?

I only saw air filters in the clearance aisle.

I saw them at two places yesterday (Thursday, Feb 26). I hadn't been in either store since Monday.

I've seen this at two different local (CT) stores. Not sure if this is related to the parent of Fram filing for bankruptcy or not. I didn't take the time to mine a lot, but I spotted, and bought, two XGA12405 Extra Guard air filters for my Silverado at $5 each.

The oil weight selection pages from the Middle East Crown Owner's manual, downloaded from here: https://www.toyota.ae/en/owners/owners-manual/

15+ years ago I read the above and I took it on as my philosophy. (Source for quote) The unspoken part is that the buying the tool is essentially free, but then having to store it for decades, well, that isn't. I have a friend who used to live in a high-rise Manhattan apartment. Storage...