Castrol Import Multi Vehicle ATF

[98LSC32V]

Will this ATF work well in my Infiniti G35 which calls for Nissan J Matic? Here is the product data sheet:
http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_usa/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/p,q/pds_ImportMV.pdf

 

[Dave Hess]

Link does not work

 

[98LSC32V]

This forum does not recognize the , in the url as valid so just copy the whole url into your browser and it will work.

 

[unDummy]

Yep, it even says so right in the specs:

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9012226&contentId=7028224

 

[Colt45ws]

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_int...ds_ImportMV.pdf

 

[Tempest]

Interesting that this fluid meets ATF+3, but not +4? Must mean that this is a mediocre fluid... and that the fluids it is spec'd for fall in the same boat??

 

[unDummy]

Nope, import ATF is not a full synth. Castrol already sells a full synthetic ATF+4. Most of the import fluids are mineral only, and some of the better ones are blends. There is no need to produce a full synthetic import ATF when a blend easily meets all the specs.

There is also some exclusivity with licensing. Since Castrol has a licensed ATF+4, I doubt that they can sell an unlicensed equivalent at the same time. You also won't see any other ATF spec's on ATF+4. I would wager that ATF+4 would blow through most other standard domestic and imported ATF spec's without a problem.

 

[Whitewolf]

'I would wager that ATF+4 would blow through most other standard domestic and imported ATF spec's without a problem'.

I've warned you before about wagering!

 

[wagsg]

I have a '95 Accord and '97 Galant that I want to start doing regular drain and fills on. Is it unwise to use the Castrol Import ATF in place of the more expensive (assumed) Z-1 and SPIII? Or is the Castrol truly equivalent or better in composition and performance?

Besides, I think SPIII is only available in bulk from the dealer here.

 

[Cooper]

Very interesting to see the JWS-3309 spec on this ATF.