Valvoline Restore and Protect ATF

[Atalane]

It looks like there is a product "Valvoline Restore and Protect ATF" appeared on Valvolines website. The web page has "noindex" meta tag which tells search engines to exclude it from search results (index). Valvoline Restore and Protect ATF also appears in product finder (for 2014 Audi Q7 at least) which might be unintentional. There are no "Product Information (PI) Sheets" available yet.

https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en/restore-and-protect-atf/

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Description

Most transmissions are automatic. Now, so is choosing an ATF. Introducing Valvoline Restore and Protect Automatic Transmission Fluid, a premium full synthetic ATF suitable for use in 95% of vehicles. Leveraging innovation from our groundbreaking Valvoline Restore and Protect Motor Oil, the same trusted technology is now available in transmission care. Valvoline Restore and Protect ATF provides up to 97% deposit removal with Active Dissolve Technology, so there’s no need to add a transmission cleaner. Valvoline’s full synthetic formula outperforms conventional ATF with outstanding protection against friction, thermal stability and transmission breakdown. The high performance multi-vehicle protection revitalizes, defends and maximizes automatic transmission life. Whether it’s a Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, VW and more, you get exceptional performance in any driving condition. For unsurpassed deposit removal and smoother shifting, trust Valvoline Restore and Protect Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, from the #1 ATF brand.

Specs

• Removes up to 97% of damaging deposits with Active Dissolve Technology, so you can skip the transmission cleaner
• The #1 ATF brand brings the same innovation from Valvoline Restore and Protect Motor Oil to its groundbreaking automatic transmission fluid technology
• Valvoline Restore and Protect Automatic Transmission Fluid is suitable for use in more than 95% of ATF vehicles in operation with US registered light duty applications
• Premium full synthetic formula with advanced additive chemistry fights harmful friction and thermal breakdown to help prevent costly transmission repairs
• Proven to maximize transmission life, the high performance protection revitalizes, defends, minimizes deposits and ensures smooth shifting
• Recommended for use in applications requiring DEXRON VI, DEXRON III, DEXRON II, MERCON LV, and JASO M315-2013 1A-LV

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[demarpaint]

Interesting, I think that's a product I'd pass on, especially since I maintain my transmissions.

 

[jetman]

viscosity? and price? before I would consider it.

 

[GW.]

I’d run it. Valvoline has been knocking it out of the park for a couple of years now.

 

[Kira]

The only transmission in our fleet it could go into is in the 2005 Ranger (5R55E) which specs MerconV.

Waiting for VRPATFFZ for the Mazda and VRPATFJWS3324, VRPATFJWS3309 for the Volvos.

 

[jtwrace]

No WS and ULV approval through.

 

[SumGuy]

Probably doesn't meet ATF+4 specs?

 

[TumblrDucks]

A lot of transmission issue is caused by valve body born wear, not deposit, if everything is hanging on thread with deposit work as a "seal", cleaning it up may get things worse?
Or this could be a good oil for those who cant do a pan drop and change filter? Just run it once to clean up pan and filter then go back to EP ATF or MaxLife.

 

[D60]

"Active Dissolve Technology" Gee, didn't Tide say they have that? No matter.....

If it really works ya better have an aux filter/spin on filter or a pan with drain plug. You don't wanna actively dissolve all those baddies and then just have 'em circulating around.

 

[Johnny248]

Probably doesn't meet ATF+4 specs?

Most likely not. +4 is it's own thing. Doesn't seem that any reputable universal ATF aside from Amsoil adding the +4 to their list. Given that neither Maxlife nor EP have the +4 listing, I can't imagine this would.

 

[Johnny248]

This looks awesome. I don't think I have a use for it with one vehicle at 29k, and one at 63k which both have had annual drain and fills. the 63k had a full service with filter. That being said, I'm sure that it is an excellent product. Interested to see the specs compared to EP.

 

[D60]

Most likely not. +4 is it's own thing. Doesn't seem that any reputable universal ATF aside from Amsoil adding the +4 to their list. Given that neither Maxlife nor EP have the +4 listing, I can't imagine this would.

O'Reilly sells a "Global" that claims +4, and one of the farm stores -- Rural King maybe? -- has a house brand universal ATF that specifically claims +4 along with most everything else.

We have a member here who claims to have used the RK with no problems, and personally I think O'Reilly is big enough they're not gonna claim this unless it's acceptable. That said, my feelz are not facts, so YMMV etc etc

 

[MurkyAsparagus]

I wonder, how many transmissions have failure or issues pertaining to deposit build-up? I don't think I've really seen any. They put a picture of a clutch pack before/after, normally I've just seen the clutch packs burned up, not with deposits.

I will say, Valvoline has been killing it lately.

 

[GSCJR]

viscosity? and price? before I would consider it.

LV

Probably doesn't meet ATF+4 specs?

It doesn't, but I've used the red jug without any issues in ATF+4 applications (Use at your own risk).

 

[BHopkins]

Something is not right here. I've tried looking on the Valvoline Global website for this product, and it isn't there. Since the OP said it is recommended for a '14 Q7, I sorted by that, by every variation, and still no Valvoline Restore and Protect ATF.

I'm getting suspicious. First post of a new member, and this just doesn't look right.

 

[dubber09]

Doesn't ATF have very good cleaning ability as is? I'd think all the material it cleans is suspended thus regular ATF changes would remove the gunk.

 

[OilStainedNapkin]

valvoline- amazing products at amazing prices. I’m a customer for life

 

[kschachn]

Doesn't ATF have very good cleaning ability as is? I'd think all the material it cleans is suspended thus regular ATF changes would remove the gunk.

No, it is generally poor. An Internet myth from days gone by.

 

[IndyFan]

No, it is generally poor. An Internet myth from days gone by.

And nothing is burning in the transmission. (Hopefully.)

 

[Atalane]

Something is not right here. I've tried looking on the Valvoline Global website for this product, and it isn't there. Since the OP said it is recommended for a '14 Q7, I sorted by that, by every variation, and still no Valvoline Restore and Protect ATF.

I'm getting suspicious. First post of a new member, and this just doesn't look right.

There is a direct link in the original post and a description that it's likely not finished page as it's missing any detailed product information.

Here is a direct link to the product search, scroll to the Transmission section: https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en/...odel=a85f40148945ef8c&engine=bd810298f254ce06

... and you should see this