Question 1

Is this equivalent to any particular Dexron specification?  Like Dexron III, IV, V, or VI?  My 2000 Toyota Camry calls for Dexron III.

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From the Valvoline web site:Recommended for use in GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai and other imported vehiclesSuitable for use in:Ford MERCON® applicationsGM DEXRON®-II and DEXRON®-III applicationsBMW LT 71141 and ETL-7045E applicationsNissan/Infiniti Nissan ATF, Matic D, Matic K and Matic J applicationsMitsubishi Diamond SP-II and SP-III applicationsSubaru ATF-HPHyundai/ KIA SP-II and SP-III applicationsToyota/Lexus Type T, T-III and T-IV applicationsHonda/Acura ATF-Z1 (except in CVTs) applicationsMercedes Benz NAG1 applicationsVolvo passenger car applications (except AW-1)Volkswagen/Audi TL52162

Question 2

Why should i select this product over valv. maxlife for honda or toyota ?  even valvoline recommends their maxlife over this every time.

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You should select this product if you have an older transmission that calls for Dexron II or III, like my 1999 Toyota A540E does.  Valvoline's current Maxlife ATF is Dexron VI which GM claims is "backward compatible" with II/III but, at least in the specific case of Maxlife, is actually thinner than a real II/III fluid which can cause shifting issues. You might also notice that the instructions of some II/III-only products specifically warn against using them in transmissions that require VI. Having said that, a lot of people use Maxlife in II/III transmissions without issue. But if you happen to have a picky transmission that is very viscosity-sensitive, and changing to Maxlife causes problems for you, this might be a worth a try.

Question 3

So is this better than the Castrol TransMax IMV? Full synthetic vs blend, correct??

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The key answer for Fully Synthetic vs Blend is specifications for your vehicle.

Your vehicle seals might not take well aggressive fully synthetic fluid. Rule is this : if you put full synthetic You MUST stick with it no change for mineral or blend it would cause leaks.

FLUSH if tranny isn't broken is recommended, you cannot damage transmission by flush if its done correctly.  Flush actually can help. You change 100% of fluid volume vs 30-40%.
If recommended change the filter and clean.

Question 4

Will this work on Subaru Forrester

Accepted Answer

Check your owners manual.Its a great product and works on most import and domestic cars.I have been using this for my 97 acura and 2010 Hyundai. My acura has 278k and the Hyundai has 110k.Hope that helps.

ASIN	B072KNNZLV
Best Sellers Rank	#17,239 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #22 in Automotive Transmission Fluids
Brand	Valvoline
Brand Name	Valvoline
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 920 Reviews
Flash Point	390 Degrees Fahrenheit
Flash point	390 Degrees Fahrenheit
Global Trade Identification Number	00074130887008, 00741308870086
Included Components	Automatic Transmission Fluid
Item Form	Oil
Item Type Name	Automatic Transmission Fluid
Liquid Volume	1 Quarts
Liquid volume	1 Quarts
Manufacturer	Valvoline
Material	Synthetic
Model Number	822389
Number of Items	1
Package information	Bottle
Part Number	822389
Recommended Uses For Product	Transmission Fluid
Recommended uses for product	Transmission Fluid
Specific Uses For Product	Operating vehicles with automatic transmissions
UPC	074130887008
Unit Count	32 Milliliters

Import Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 QT

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