Castrol universal ATF

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I just found Castrol synthetic CVT/automatic transmission fluid on amazon,

but is it compatible with Aisin 09G?

I can't find if it is or not.

If anybody can make sure it is, thanks.
 
It should say it on the back of the bottle :D

Aisin/Toyota transmissions usually aren't picky, so it should be fine for it. Here is Castrol's PDS and Walmart's page

However, a lot of people might still be skeptical of ATF that can also work in a CVT as well as a regular transmission 🤔
 
Don’t know but that’s news to me. A cvt/atf compatible fluid? Is this the only one out there? Are there and bitogers that would use this in a cvt?

Its nice and thick compared to maxlife, 🤔
 
Its compatible with ALL SIX SPEED TRANSMISSIOSN! O:

Just bought 3 now.
 
There have been a few threads about this already, but each one gets locked even though the comments are all respectful. Would I personally use it? No. The viscosity is too high for many transmissions that require a LV fluid.
 
Blinker said:
There have been a few threads about this already, but each one gets locked even though the comments are all respectful. Would I personally use it? No. The viscosity is too high for many transmissions that require a LV fluid.
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Well for me i'm not going to worry about American specs, as I only have a German and Asian vehicles.
 
Blinker said:
There have been a few threads about this already, but each one gets locked even though the comments are all respectful.
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The duplicate threads were getting locked, as I recall. No need for multiple threads discussing the same thing.
 
Hall said:
The duplicate threads were getting locked, as I recall. No need for multiple threads discussing the same thing.
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No, it’s not that. This site is filled with numerous duplicate threads that don’t get locked. All the threads regarding Castrol atf/cvt get locked though.
 
This is a duplicate thread? I thought this was new stuff that just came out.
 
2EHA said:
afton used to publish articles on how multiple atf formulas were needed

https://www.aftonchemical.com/Afton/media/Documents/Articles/Myths-of-the-MV-ATF-LNG.pdf

then they came out with this add pack

https://www.aftonchemical.com/Afton...DS/HiTEC-3488/HiTEC-3488_PDS-web.pdf?ext=.pdf
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The first article was in 2013 and the second in 2020. Looks like they are under pressure. Most independents just don't want to carry too many fluids.
I presume Castrol knows what they are doing and it is a godsend for independent workshops.
 
Blinker said:
No, it’s not that. This site is filled with numerous duplicate threads that don’t get locked. All the threads regarding Castrol atf/cvt get locked though.
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Two of the threads were closed by Molakule with last comments of "companion thread" and "Already discussed in other threads"
 
Hall said:
Two of the threads were closed by Molakule with last comments of "companion thread" and "Already discussed in other threads"
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That’s why Molakule said, but even the original thread was locked too. Here is a discussion that takes you to the original threads, all locked.

Something peculiar is going on. I have reasons I suspect why they are getting locked but I won’t say it lol.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/new-castrol-transmax-atf.339613/#post-5730588
 
Blinker said:
Something peculiar is going on. I have reasons I suspect why they are getting locked but I won’t say it lol.
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Like what ? All I could guess is a) because they really are duplicates or b) it will be endless bickering by non-experts claiming it's not possible to have a single fluid handle both application types.
 
Hall Would you put a supposed universal ATF in a CVT ???? Knowing that the operation of regular ATF is coefficient of friction vs coefficient of traction for a CVT.


That answer is quite likely no.

I would not. A regular ATF application... Ok maybe.

But not a CVT one.
 
bbhero said:
Hall Would you put a supposed universal ATF in a CVT ???? Knowing that the operation of regular ATF is coefficient of friction vs coefficient of traction for a CVT.


That answer is quite likely no.

I would not. A regular ATF application... Ok maybe.

But not a CVT one.
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some big brained people at the add co disagree. add cos like afton and lubrizol are where the talent is
 
bbhero said:
Hall Would you put a supposed universal ATF in a CVT ???? Knowing that the operation of regular ATF is coefficient of friction vs coefficient of traction for a CVT. That answer is quite likely no. I would not. A regular ATF application... Ok maybe. But not a CVT one.
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Do you have experience in this field or do you have a degree in mechanical engineering or similar ? If not, it seems like you're just repeating what others have said (who also likely have no real-world expertise).

Tell me, what would happen mechanically with this fluid in a CVT ?
 
Hall said:
Do you have experience in this field or do you have a degree in mechanical engineering or similar ? If not, it seems like you're just repeating what others have said (who also likely have no real-world expertise).

Tell me, what would happen mechanically with this fluid in a CVT ?
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Hall... Not trying to give you a hard time here. Seriously not trying to do that.



There are different fluid dynamic present in regular ATF vs CVT ?? Yes there is.

I'm not the only one who has.... Questions....

Another member on here who has tremendous knowledge and education, actual experience in blending fluids has questions too....


I an not saying this fluid is bad....

However I would not run it.... In my car.

I actually want a dedicated fluid for a CVT. Call me crazy.

In my kind of work Hall.....

You don't play games with assuming things will be ok....

Experts make drugs that ultimately wnd up causing severe unknown side effects...

Experts miss an obvious post operative infection and the person dies on the operation table...

Blindly trusting experts can have some unforeseen consequences.



In my work you make decisions based upon what is the most judicious and careful thought out way to proceed.


A dedicated CVT fluid whether it be Valvoline, Eneos, Amsoil or Pennzoil CVT or Havoline CVT fluid or Idemitsu is not taking any chances.
 
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