Valvoline Restore and Protect ATF

[FDT09]

Well, that was quick.

thank you for contacting Valvoline Product Support,

Restore & Protect ATF does contain seal conditioning agents, but not at the elevated level as the Maxlife Multi-Vehicle ATF contains.

Restore & Protect ATF may reduce minor shudder and improve shift quality if degraded fluid or clogged torque converter clutch plates are the cause. However, it cannot repair mechanical damage or severely worn internal components. If symptoms persist after fresh fluid, seek professional diagnosis.

Restore & Protect ATF is a beyond premium multi-vehicle ATF designed to extend torque converter ASD (anti-shudder durability) life by clearing up plugged material in friction plates, thereby keeping friction plates like “new” for longer performance and enhanced wear protection of transmission parts.

Maxlife ATF/CVTF is a multi-vehicle ATF designed for a wide variety of vehicles with a greater focus on seal protection especially for high-mileage vehicles. It is also formulated to provide high friction control and wear protection for CVT transmissions.

Thank you and have a great day.

 

[FDT09]

I pulled out some ATF to replace with Max life, instead of doing a full drain and fill. And this is what came out. Not sure if my last drain and fill with some R&P is cleaning up some gunk, or if my atf is burning due to the slippage. Doesn't smell burnt. But I'm not an expert on what burnt atf should smell like.

I guess I'll do another drain and fill at my next oil change. In the mean time I slightly overfill with Max life and hopefully that helps my slippage.

 

[tired]

Not sure if my last drain and fill with some R&P is cleaning up some gunk

Looks like it's cleaning to me. Is the slipping better/worse?

 

[FDT09]

Looks like it's cleaning to me. Is the slipping better/worse?

Only removed about 8-9 oz, and added in about 12-13oz. Will have to report back in a few days, as I have to really let it cool down all the way, as the slippage appears to be only while the transmission is still warming up. It's like the transmission shifts, the RPMs drop a little, then it drops again as it finally settles into gear. Shifts perfect once it's hot.


If the slip has improved, will probably wait a couple months till my next oil change to drain and fill. Otherwise may do it sooner given how dark it is. Does make me nervous with how dark it looks, though I didn't see any metallic fragments. Also with the it being a little overfilled, makes me nervous too. But as far as I can tell the over fill doesn't hurt anything. Not sure how much buffer the dipstick gives.

 

[Adkcedarman]

Shifts perfect once it's hot.

I suspect the level may be a bigger contributing factor here than you think - the fluid is fully expanded once at operating temp. Maybe you are still off the proper level?

 

[FDT09]

I suspect the level may be a bigger contributing factor here than you think - the fluid is fully expanded once at operating temp. Maybe you are still off the proper level?

That's what I've been wondering, but it is now a good bit over the top of the "MAX" line on the dipstick. Not sure if I should keep filling till everything resolves, and if it gets worse, then suck some fluid out. I've heard overfilling can cause serious damage, but again, how much buffer do I have? Capacity is supposed to be 9qts, and at this point I've put in a little over 5.5 since my last drain.

 

[Adkcedarman]

That's what I've been wondering, but it is now a good bit over the top of the "MAX" line on the dipstick. Not sure if I should keep filling till everything resolves, and if it gets worse, then suck some fluid out. I've heard overfilling can cause serious damage, but again, how much buffer do I have? Capacity is supposed to be 9qts, and at this point I've put in a little over 5.5 since my last drain.

I would not add more than the high mark on the dipstick on level ground of course.