New Lubegad CVT additive..

[EricF]

International Lubricants, Inc. (ILI) announces the introduction of its new LUBEGARD Universal CVT Fluid P/N 67032. Designed to help shops and service centers eliminate the need to stock various CVT fluids, LUBEGARD’s CVT Fluid is a universal formula for use in any belt-type CVT transmission.

“Various CVT (continuously variable transmission) types require different base stocks and additive technologies, unlike regular ATF’s,” explains Kristen Clark, marketing manager for International Lubricants, Inc. “At LUBEGARD, our goal was to eliminate the costly inventories of multiple CVT fluids and provide a universal formula from a brand that is trusted and respected in this industry. And when we say that LUBEGARD Universal CVT Fluid is formulated specifically for belt-type CVT transmissions, (more than 80% of all CVTs), let buyer beware that to date, there is no formulation available by anyone that also properly services chain-type CVTs, despite packaging and marketing claims.” Clark adds, “That technology just isn’t available yet, but we are currently working on it.”

For a FREE complete listing of CVT applications, their OEM fluids and fill volumes, simply download it via their new website http://www.lubegard.com found on the Lubegard Universal CVT Fluid product page or by calling 1-800-333-LUBE (5823).

 

[Ben99GT]

So...it isn't universal?

When looking for fluid to service my Mom's '05 Freestlyle (chain-type CVT), I couldn't find any fluid other than Motorcraft that met the spec. Even Redline has a couple CVT formulations, but nothing for the chain-type CVT.

The Motorcraft fluid comes from Germany, I'm assuming it's a ZF blend even though it comes in US Conoco bottles (bottled in the US).

 

[TTK]

Originally Posted By: EricF
International Lubricants, Inc. (ILI) announces the introduction of its new LUBEGARD Universal CVT Fluid P/N 67032. Designed to help shops and service centers eliminate the need to stock various CVT fluids, LUBEGARD’s CVT Fluid is a universal formula for use in any belt-type CVT transmission.

“Various CVT (continuously variable transmission) types require different base stocks and additive technologies, unlike regular ATF’s,” explains Kristen Clark, marketing manager for International Lubricants, Inc. “At LUBEGARD, our goal was to eliminate the costly inventories of multiple CVT fluids and provide a universal formula from a brand that is trusted and respected in this industry. And when we say that LUBEGARD Universal CVT Fluid is formulated specifically for belt-type CVT transmissions, (more than 80% of all CVTs), let buyer beware that to date, there is no formulation available by anyone that also properly services chain-type CVTs, despite packaging and marketing claims.” Clark adds, “That technology just isn’t available yet, but we are currently working on it.”

For a FREE complete listing of CVT applications, their OEM fluids and fill volumes, simply download it via their new website http://www.lubegard.com found on the Lubegard Universal CVT Fluid product page or by calling 1-800-333-LUBE (5823).


So, according to Lubegard, even the Ford fluid can't protect it!!

 

[Ben99GT]

Lubegard is wrong

 

[unDummy]

You guys take things too seriously. Lubegard is an aftermarket supplier. They're meaning is there is no 'aftermarket' alternative for those chain CVTs. Of course, you can use the OE fluid from any dealer.