Another cvt/atf combo fluid

[Dogman]

Seems as if another company Kendall has a cvt/atf combo fluid, if I’m reading this correctly.

I ordered some thinking it was the regular Kendall cvt fluid. I’ll email the seller to see which fluid is being shipped, it shows the combo fluid on the receipt but the pic on the order page shows the regular cvt fluid and the combo fluid with no option to select the regular fluid. I hastily ordered on my phone during lunch thinking it was a great deal, before realizing they have 2 fluids

edit: Kendall may have released their fluid before castrol. The pds is dated 7-11-19

https://kendallmotoroil.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Versatrans_CVTPlus_Fluid.pdf

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Castrol got to the stores first

I haven't seen Kendall anything on a shelf in a few years

 

[Dogman]

Castrol got to the stores first

I haven't seen Kendall anything on a shelf in a few years

It seems to be more of a commercial supply brand. Their consumer prices for oils aren’t outrageous on their site.

 

[xgmad]

I tried using the castrol universal stuff in a cvt but for some reasson the belt started to make boogey man noises in the 2013 camry cvt

 

[Dogman]

I tried using the castrol universal stuff in a cvt but for some reasson the belt started to make boogey man noises in the 2013 camry cvt

Oh no, how much was replaced? Did you replace with a cvt fluid immediately?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I tried using the castrol universal stuff in a cvt but for some reasson the belt started to make boogey man noises in the 2013 camry cvt

Is changing the fluid difficult on that car?

 

[atikovi]

Saving a few bucks per quart on the fluid in the second most expensive part to replace on your car isn't the smartest choice. It probably won't kill the transmission, just make it run annoyingly.

 

[xgmad]

Oh no, how much was replaced? Did you replace with a cvt fluid immediately?

i dumped it all, then I put in new transmax, and then thats it, I need to get actual cvt fluid.

 

[Dogman]

Saving a few bucks per quart on the fluid in the second most expensive part to replace on your car isn't the smartest choice. It probably won't kill the transmission, just make it run annoyingly.

Maybe, quite a few members save a few bucks buying “suitable for use” fluids for their transmission’s without issue.

 

[xgmad]

Is changing the fluid difficult on that car?

no

 

[Dogman]

i dumped it all, then I put in new transmax, and then thats it, I need to get actual cvt fluid.

Its just your car adjusting to the “super universal fluid”

 

[atikovi]

Maybe, quite a few members save a few bucks buying “suitable for use” fluids for their transmission’s without issue.

Tell that to,

I tried using the castrol universal stuff in a cvt but for some reasson the belt started to make boogey man noises in the 2013 camry cvt

 

[bmwtechguy]

Well I tried it for the first time doing a few drain and refills in a 2006 530xi someone gave me and that 6 speed ZF automatic transmission shifts much better now. Trans had 171,000 miles on original fluid likely. The super harsh downshift to 1st gear is gone too. Previous to trying this, I have used tons of Maxlife ATF and it has never disappointed.

 

[Dogman]

Well I tried it for the first time doing a few drain and refills in a 2006 530xi someone gave me and that 6 speed ZF automatic transmission shifts much better now. Trans had 171,000 miles on original fluid likely. The super harsh downshift to 1st gear is gone too. Previous to trying this, I have used tons of Maxlife ATF and it has never disappointed.

I’m about to try it on my 2016 crv cvt. I was hesitant but I’m taking the plunge.

 

[toyotacarnage]

Oh no, how much was replaced? Did you replace with a cvt fluid immediately?

Is it the hybrid?