1978 Oldsmobile 98 Fluids and Chemicals

Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is a full-synthetic formulation with advanced additives to prevent the major causes of transmission breakdown and help extend transmission life.  Developed to help prevent leaks, maximize transmission performance, reduce transmission wear, and maintain smooth shifting longer than conventional fluids. It is suitable for use in a broad range of ATF applications including most Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, VW & Audi.

Product Features:

• Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions.
• Long life friction modifiers help improve smooth shifting, eliminate slippage and shudder, prevent clutch wear and improve drivability longer than conventional fluids
• High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks in high mileage transmissions
• Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
• Advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
• Suitable for 95% of traditional ATFs including Dex/Merc, Mercon LV & Mercon V

Castrol Transmax High Mileage is specially formulated for transmissions with over 75,000 miles to deliver superior performance for maximum transmission life. It features additional seal conditioners to help stop leaks and cleaning agents to reduce varnish and deposit formation. It also protects against clutch wear and restores smooth shifting and can be used in a wide variety of specifications including DEXRON®-IIIH, MERCON® and JASO-1A.

Product Features:

• Additional seal conditioners help stop leaks.
• Extra cleaning agents reduce varnish and sludge formation.
• Protects against clutch wear and restores smooth shifting.
• Recommended for use in new & older vehicles that require:

FRAM DEXRON®-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF represents the latest technology in full  synthetic automatic transmission fluids. This product is designed for the newest  generation of highly efficient transmissions now being installed in most vehicles, and is  DEXRON®-VI licensed by GM and meets JASO 1A performance requirements. It is a fuel  efficient choice for older models as well, such as those currently using DEXRON®-III. FRAM DEXRON®-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF is recommended for use in all GM  DEXRON® applications and in transmissions applications calling for Toyota WS, Nissan  Matic J and Matic S, Ford part numbers XT-10-QLV and XT-6-QSP, Honda Z-1 and DW 1, and Hyundai SP-VI. Check owner’s manual for specific recommendations.

Product Features:

• Outstanding resistance to oxidative and thermal breakdown.
• Exceptional low temperature fluidity.
• Excellent anti-wear properties.
• Excellent gear shift quality throughout service life.
• ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR VEHICLES OPERATING MANUAL TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE FLUID FOR YOUR TRANSMISSION
• TRANSMISSION FLUIDS ALSO APPLICABLE IN POWER STEERING UNITS; CHECK OWNERS’ MANUAL

Castrol® Transmax DEX/MERC includes enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance. Designed for use in older Ford and GM vehicles.

Product Features:

• Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance
• Meets DEXRON®-III H requirements; also satisfies requirements of DEXRON®, DEXRON®-III, IIE, and II; do not use this ATF in applications calling for DEXRON®-VI
• Meets MERCON® requirements; may also be used in power steering applications where MERCON® is required; use Castrol Type F ATF in applications calling for Type F
• Do not use this ATF in applications calling for MERCON® V or MERCON® SP

Castrol Transmax ATF/CVT Universal is a technologically advanced full-synthetic formulation designed to deliver excellent performance in most of the traditional stepped automatic transmissions and Continuously Variable Transmissions currently in use. It is also suitable for use in hybrids.

Product Features:

• Coverage of over 300 specs/95% of vehicles in operation
• Broad scope of vehicle applications improves workshop efficiency and inventory management
• Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance
• Superior high temperature protection to effectively resist oxidation

For vehicles that are driven daily, the Powertrax No-Slip Traction System is the latest design in quiet traction-adding differential technology. It combines the automatic street-friendly smooth operation of a limited-slip differential with the traction performance of a locking differential. The Powertrax No-Slip locker easily installs in to your differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. Powertrax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Powertrax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.

Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.

Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.

Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!

For vehicles that are driven daily, the Powertrax No-Slip Traction System is the latest design in quiet traction-adding differential technology. It combines the automatic street-friendly smooth operation of a limited-slip differential with the traction performance of a locking differential. The Powertrax No-Slip locker easily installs in to your differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. Powertrax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Powertrax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.

Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.

Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.

Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!

Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:

• For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
• The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
• Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
• Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
• Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.

Product Features:

• GM12 BOLT CAR SOLID SPACER & SHIMS

Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:

• For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
• The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
• Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
• Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
• Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.

FRAM Conventional Green Concentrate is an ethylene glycol-based product for use in car and light duty trucks that are already using a conventional coolant. The inhibitors prevent rust, corrosion, and provide freeze-up and boil-over protection. When used as directed, the Prime Green Concentrate Low Silicate formula provides full protection for a minimum of one year.

Product Features:

• Low Silicate Formula
• When used as directed, will provide protection for a minimum of 1 year
• Meets or exceeds ASTM requirements for cars, light duty trucks
• Concentrated formula. Must mix with high quality (distilled/deionized) water to the desired ratio. Can be used for top-off, complete drain and refill or flush and refill of the cooling system.

Antifreeze Conventional Green 50/50 is an ethylene glycol-based product for use in car and light duty trucks that are already using a conventional coolant. The inhibitors prevent rust, corrosion, and provide freeze-up and boil-over protection. Prime Green 50/50 can be used to top-off cooling systems in vehicles using conventional AF/C, will not harm rubber parts, and meets ASTM D3306 and D4985 standards.

Product Features:

• Low Silicate Formula.
• When used as directed, will provide protection for a minimum of 1 year
• Meets or exceeds ASTM requirements for cars, light duty trucks
• Ready to Use formula (prediluted to a 50% Eg & 50% distilled water mix). Perfect for small volume top-off or complete drain and refill of the cooling system

PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES is a line of premium coolants specifically designed to match the technology and color requirements of North American vehicles. Each coolant is formulated with the same corrosion inhibitor technology that protected your vehicle straight from the factory. Color cues on the packaging and a list of covered vehicles on the front label make it easy to identify the right match for your specific vehicle. PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES – ORANGE is an extended life antifreeze/coolant based on proprietary state-of-the-art organic acid technology (OAT). The ethylene glycol-based formula represents a carefully balanced mixture of organic acid corrosion inhibitors for complete protection of modern high-performance North American vehicle engines. It can be mixed with any DEX-COOL approved formulations in newer GM, Opel, Daewoo and Saab vehicles, as well as with antifreeze/coolant in Ford and Chrysler vehicles requiring an orange type product. This product’s orange color distinguishes its unique chemistry and ensures easy selection for North American vehicles requiring this type and color of coolant. PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES – ORANGE is free of silicate, borate, phosphate, nitrite, and amines, and is fully compatible with other extended life coolants. It meets the performance requirements of ASTM D3306 and D4985. When installed as part of a complete flush and coolant fill, PEAK guarantees this coolant will provide service life protection of up to 150,000 miles or 5 years.

Product Features:

• Matches technology and color requirements of North American OEMs specifying a Green Conventional coolant
• Protects all cooling system metals, including aluminum, against damaging rust and corrosion
• Compatible with other conventional green antifreeze + coolant formulations
• Easy-to-pour bottle with color-coding and vehicle applications listed on the front to simplify selecting the right antifreeze + coolant
• Available as both concentrate and 50/50 prediluted products to do the job right
• Testing Requirements: For proper freeze and boil over protection, use a traditional refractometer or hydrometer to measure the percentage of ethylene glycol by volume.

ZEREX G05® is the automaker approved original chemistry used in newer Ford®, Chrysler® and Mercedes-Benz® automotive and diesel engines. Its Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) chemistry combines the best of conventional and organic acid-based chemistry to provide the ultimate protection against rust and corrosion. ZEREX G05® antifreeze/coolant uses the highest quality virgin ethylene glycol for freeze and boil over protection and a hybrid organic acid corrosion inhibitor package to protect your engines from liner pitting and corrosion.

Product Features:

• Automaker approved technology. Provides protection for 5 years / 150,000 miles in light duty applications and 3 years / 300,000 miles in heavy duty applications
• Formulated for long life performance
• Low-silicate, low-pH and phosphate-free formula
• Helps protect all cooling system metals, including aluminum

Prestone® Platinum antifreeze+coolant is Prestone’s best universal antifreeze & coolant product. GUARANTEED to work with all vehicles; all makes, models, years & fluid colors. 15+ years, 350,000 miles of protection; the fluid is guaranteed for the life of your vehicle. This advanced product delivers Extreme Protection against both freezing temperatures (-50 Deg. F) and overheating / boiling over of the engine (+268 Deg. F). Prestone Platinum utilizes industry leading protection from engine damaging rust, corrosion, buildup & scale. While ordinary antifreeze coolant only focuses on the basic corrosion coverage, Prestone Platinum goes farther, adding our most advanced cooling sytem protection, allowing the system to run optimally, like when it was new. Internal buildup & corrosion damage can cause engine part failure or clogging, leading to expensive repairs and inconveniences. Prestone Platinum helps you avoid costly repairs and vehicles in the shop. This extended life coolant is guaranteed to work with all new engines and engine technology, while also being backwards compatible, improving protection in all older engines. Prestone Platinum antifreeze+coolant – Year Round Protection.

Product Features:

• Guaranteed to work with All Vehicles. Universally works with all fluid colors; All OAT, POAT, HOAT & IAT; G05®, G11®, G12®, G12++®, G13®, G30®, G40®, & GG40®. For all engines & engine sizes, new and older engines.
• 15+ Yr., 350,000 mile Extended life formula. The fluid is guaranteed for the life of your vehicle
• Includes our most advanced Prestone Cor-Guard® technology, unmatched cooling system parts protection that protects against engine damage; rust, corrosion, scale, build-up and clogging. Protection for 15+yrs / 350,000 miles.
• Ready to Use formula – Prediluted 56/54. Perfect for small volume top-off or complete drain and refill of the cooling system

ZEREX G05® is the automaker approved original chemistry used in newer Ford®, Chrysler® and Mercedes-Benz® automotive and diesel engines. Its Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) chemistry combines the best of conventional and organic acid-based chemistry to provide the ultimate protection against rust and corrosion. ZEREX G05 antifreeze/coolant uses the highest quality virgin ethylene glycol for freeze and boil over protection and a hybrid organic acid corrosion inhibitor package to protect your engines from liner pitting and corrosion.

Product Features:

• Automaker approved technology. Provides protection for 5 years / 150,000 miles in light duty applications and 3 years / 300,000 miles in heavy duty applications
• Formulated for long life performance
• Low-silicate, low-pH and phosphate-free formula
• Helps protect all cooling system metals, including aluminum

Prestone® Power Steering Fluid (PSF) delivers increased system life. Designed with Anti-wear System Protection, Prestone PSF protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. This 50,000 mile fluid life is formulated for use in all manufacturers; cars, SUVs, crossovers, and light and medium duty trucks. This a conventional fluid. Many cars 2006 and newer use synthetic based fluids for longer life and better protection. Conventional and synthetic fluids can be mixed but performance and replacement intervals are reduced by the conventional fluid.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Anti-Wear Protection = Increased System Life. Protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. Corrosion protection for metals, rubber & gasket components.
• For use in all manufacturers
• Conventional Formula – For use in all manufacturers

Prestone® Power Steering Fluid + Stop Leak (PSF+SL) delivers increased system life and prevents & stops system leaks. Stop Leak additives renew, restore and condition seals in the power steering system. These seals harden and shrink over time which are the likely cause of leaks. The stop leak additives also prevent leaks by rejuvenating seals before they leak. Also designed with Anti-wear System Protection, Prestone PSF+SL protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. This 50,000 mile fluid life is formulated for use in all manufacturers; cars, SUVs, crossovers, and light and medium duty trucks. This a conventional fluid. Many cars 2006 and newer use synthetic based fluids for longer life and better protection. Conventional and synthetic fluids can be mixed but performance and replacement intervals are reduced by the conventional fluid.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Includes Stop Leak Additives to prevent and stop power steering system leaks.
• Anti-Wear Protection = Increased System Life. Protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. Corrosion protection for metals, rubber & gasket components.
• Conventional Formula – For use in all manufacturers

Prestone® Power Steering Fluid + Stop Leak (PSF+SL) delivers increased system life and prevents & stops system leaks. Stop Leak additives renew, restore and condition seals in the power steering system. These seals harden and shrink over time which are the likely cause of leaks. The stop leak additives also prevent leaks by rejuvenating seals before they leak. Also designed with Anti-wear System Protection, Prestone PSF+SL protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. This 50,000 mile fluid life is formulated for use in all manufacturers; cars, SUVs, crossovers, and light and medium duty trucks. This a conventional fluid. Many cars 2006 and newer use synthetic based fluids for longer life and better protection. Conventional and synthetic fluids can be mixed but performance and replacement intervals are reduced by the conventional fluid.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Includes Stop Leak Additives to prevent and stop power steering system leaks.
• Anti-Wear Protection = Increased System Life. Protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. Corrosion protection for metals, rubber & gasket components.
• Conventional Formula – For use in all manufacturers

Prestone® MAX American Vehicles Power Steering Fluid (PSF) + Stop Leak maximizes and increases system life + the power to stop leaks. Stop Leak additives renew, restore and condition seals in the power steering system. These seals harden and shrink over time which are the likely cause of leaks. This formula is also great at preventing leaks by rejuvenating seals before they leak. This synthetic fluid is designed with 2X Anti-wear System Protection, which means more protection against pump failure, squeals and clogs. 100,000 mile fluid life, 2X more than conventional fluid, extends the time between replacement. This fluid is formulated for American vehicle manufacturers: Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and others. Many cars 2006 and newer use synthetic based fluids for longer life and better protection. Conventional and synthetic fluids can be mixed but performance and replacement intervals are reduced by the conventional fluid.

Product Features:

• 100,000 Mile Fluid Life. Synthetic Formula for longer life and more protection
• MAX + Stop Leak. Stop Leak Additives to prevent and stop power steering system leaks.
• For use in American vehicle manufacturers: Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and other
• 2X Anti-Wear Protection for enhanced System Life vs. conventional fluid. More protection against pump failure, squeals and clogs

Valvoline DEXRON-VI/MERCON LV ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors DEXRON-VI specification. It is officially licensed and approved by GM and is fully back-serviceable and can be used wherever DEXRON-II and/or DEXRON-III are recommended. Recommended for use in the following applications: DEXRON-VI, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-II, MERCON LV and Allison C-4.

Product Features:

• Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions
• Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
• Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
• Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures