Valvoline Maxlife ATF -- seal swellers/conditior ?

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I heard buying oils and transmission fluid with "seal swellers" can actually cause more problems. I want to get the Valvoline Maxlife ATF Dex/Merc but should I be concerned about the "seal swellers". Just looking to do routine a drain and fill.

I'm running a 99 SL2 with nearly 200k on the original transmission.

Thanks
 
Originally Posted By: SL2_Eggplant

I heard buying oils and transmission fluid with "seal swellers" can actually cause more problems. I want to get the Valvoline Maxlife ATF Dex/Merc but should I be concerned about the "seal swellers". Just looking to do routine a drain and fill.

I'm running a 99 SL2 with nearly 200k on the original transmission.

Thanks


LOL no, use it with confidence. please post said info. i would love to read it and see the source of this mess... maxlife atf and oil are very good for the $$
 
Thanks for the responses.

Usually all the high mileage products (oil and atf) have the 75000 miles plastered all over the bottle with something that says helps to condition seals. I see Max Life keeps the tradition alive.


Official site below list as first bullet item "High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks"

http://www.valvoline.com/products/brands/maxlife/automatic-transmission-fluid/37


Thanks again, I'll pick some up
 
They also changed the viscosity of the latest brew to better match Dex-VI. From the information Valvoline puts out, this stuff is very close to Dex-VI's cold and hot viscosity ratings. It's a good thing, IMO.
 
Careful! I put some Maxlife with the stop leak in a Ford AXOD and it mucked it up. Do NOT use the stop leak variety. I have used regular Maxlife ATF and it works great in the wife's Subaru.
 
Originally Posted By: badtlc
There are actually two versions of Maxlife ATF (or used to be):

- Maxlife ATF
- Maxlife ATF with stop leak

Only the second one would have any sort of seal swellers. If it doesn't say 'with stop leak' it is just plain ATF.

http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/automatic-transmission-products/



actually both have swellers

read

MaxLife® DEX/MERC ATF

The first ATF for 75,000 miles & beyond

High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks


now here is the one with stop leak.... seems very simular

MaxLife® Transmission Stop Leak

Helps stop leaks in automatic transmissions with over 75,000 miles

Helps stop transmission leaks
Reconditions old seals
Protects transmission seals from hardening
Compatible with GM, Ford, Chrysler and certain import vehicles


The main difference is the base stock

p38.png


MaxLife® Transmission Stop Leak

Base Oil Stock: Hydorcarbon
Color: Red
Container Size: 32 oz
Contains Stop Leak: Yes
Flash Point: 390 F
Pour Point: -39
Specific Gravity: 0.86
Viscosity Index: 178

and

Valvoline MaxLife Dextron/Mercon (ATF) Automatic Transmission Fluid
p37.png


Base Oil Stock: Synthetic
Color: red
Container Size: 1 qt
Contains Stop Leak: No
Flash Point: 202 C
Pour Point: -51 C
Specific Gravity: 0.843
Viscosity Index: 173
 
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