Castrol 06519 Transmax ATF vs 06822 Dexron VI

[sam369]

These two ATFs are both approved for Dexron VI applications, but 06519 is also approved for Mercon LV applications, and it's full synthetic, while 06822 is synthetic blend. Castrol Transmax 06822 Dexron VI has great reviews on Amazon, but I had a hard time finding any information on Castrol 06519 Transmax ATF. Has anybody had experience with it? I found that both of them have much lower flash points than those of similar products(around 170 vs above 200). I wonder if that is a disadvantage.

 

[Greasymechtech]

I use and like the full synthetic multivehicle Transmax.

Castrol doesn't get any love here. Their range of ATFs are excellent.

http://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/products/car/automatic-transmission-fluids.html

 

[sam369]

Originally Posted By: Greasymechtech
I use and like the full synthetic multivehicle Transmax.

Castrol doesn't get any love here. Their range of ATFs are excellent.

http://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/products/car/automatic-transmission-fluids.html




What transmission do you use it for?

 

[Whitewolf]

If it's licenced for both applications I don't see a problem.

 

[sam369]

Originally Posted By: Greasymechtech
I use and like the full synthetic multivehicle Transmax.

Castrol doesn't get any love here. Their range of ATFs are excellent.

http://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/products/car/automatic-transmission-fluids.html




Where did you get it? What is the price?

 

[C1KLTX]

Originally Posted By: sam369
Where did you get it? What is the price?


Here locally I found it at Walmart for the cheapest little over 5 dollars a qt.

 

[sam369]

Originally Posted By: JBinTX30
Originally Posted By: sam369
Where did you get it? What is the price?


Here locally I found it at Walmart for the cheapest little over 5 dollars a qt.

I did not see the two I mentioned at Walmart, though they carry Castrol transmax 06814 and 06820.
I can only find 06519 full syn at Autozone and Pep Boys at about $7 and $8, respectively.

 

[Eddie]

One size fits all doesn't impress me as the best option. Is there a really good reason for not using the ATF that is most probably the best? Ed

 

[sam369]

Originally Posted By: Eddie
One size fits all doesn't impress me as the best option. Is there a really good reason for not using the ATF that is most probably the best? Ed

Many people using Redline D6 reported better results than Mercon LV. Stock setup is not always the best. I just wanna use a high quality one that is also approved by the car manufacturer so that there will be no warranty issues.

 

[Doug Hillary]

Hi,
sam369 - I can assure you that Castrol's Transmission lubricants are amongst the very best at any price

They do make a diverse range for various applications so I'd stick with what is recommended