Please advise what can I use instead of Texaco ETL 8072B

[dchen8]

I thought to share the info below that I just got from Valvoline and see what you guys think???

QUESTION
> >>>> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 3:54:18 PM
> >>>> To: [email protected]
> >>>> Subject: Feedback From Valvoline: Question/Comment about product: Ask
> >>>> MaxLife

Hello:

I would like to find out if you have a compabatible type of ATF for
BMW vehicles. Specifically for these two types of ATF:
1. Texaco ETL 7045E
2. Texaco ETL 8072B

ANSWER
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:25:23 -0400
> From: [email protected]
> Subject: Re:Feedback From Valvoline: Question/Comment about product: Ask MaxLife IID(6510125.83031.67)
>
> Yes, Valvoline does have an ATF that will cover both of these specs. It is our Valvoline MaxLife Dex/Merc ATF. The product number is VV324.

QUESTION

Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:47:18 AM
To: [email protected]
CC:
Subject: RE: Feedback From Valvoline: Question/Comment about product: Ask MaxLife IID(6510125.83031.67)

Thanks for your prompt reply.

Some more questions if you don't mind:

1. Is MaxLife available at typical Auto Supply like PepBoys? (I haven't checked around and thought just ask this). If not, where can I buy it?

2. I learned Dextron VI could also be used. Is that true? Is MaxLife specs exceed Dex VI so it's actually better to use MaxLife?

3. I'm sure there'll be some original oil (Texaco's) remains in the transmission when I drain the old oil. Is that ok to mix it with MaxLife?

ANSWER

From: Valv Tech Line ([email protected])
Sent: Tue 3/31/09 3:12 PM

Our biggest supplier for the Valvoline MaxLife products will be Napa Auto Parts. Other suppliers will include Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Pep Boys, Checker/Checker Auto Parts, Carquest, and KOI. If these stores do not stock the products, please ask to order.
Dexron VI according to our listing is not compatible with those specs. However the MaxLife Dex/Merc ATF is a Full Synthetic and is compatible with Dexron VI.
The Valvoline MaxLife is approved for top-off or complete flushing of both of those specs. The fluid will mix with the existing Texaco product.

[John Galt]

Originally Posted by dchen8

QUESTION
> >>>> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 3:54:18 PM
> >>>> To: [email protected]
> >>>> Subject: Feedback From Valvoline: Question/Comment about product: Ask
> >>>> MaxLife

Hello:

I would like to find out if you have a compabatible type of ATF for
BMW vehicles. Specifically for these two types of ATF:
1. Texaco ETL 7045E
2. Texaco ETL 8072B

BMW no longer requires or reccommends 8072B for X5s with the GM A5S390R transmission; both BMW and GM reccommend Dexron VI.

FWIW, I decided to use Redline D4ATF instead of Dexron VI because there are so few people that have tried Dexron VI in the A5S390R, while there are plenty of people that have had good results with D4ATF in it.

Originally Posted by Valvoline

However the MaxLife Dex/Merc ATF is a Full Synthetic and is compatible with Dexron VI. The Valvoline MaxLife is approved for top-off or complete flushing of both of those specs. The fluid will mix with the existing Texaco product.

What this means is that it is not a certified Dexron VI product. If you want to go with Valvoline and a Dexron VI, I would use their full synthetic Dexron VI.