2023 Subaru Forester Differentials

Castrol® Transmax® ATF/CVT Universal is a premium full-synthetic transmission fluid engineered for exceptional performance in both traditional step-shifting automatic transmissions and modern continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Featuring Castrol Smooth Drive® Technology, it ensures enhanced friction durability for seamless gear shifts and superior high-temperature protection to resist oxidation. This advanced formulation offers unmatched protection against copper corrosion, extending the life of your transmission system. Its broad compatibility covers a wide range of ATF and CVT applications, including Dexron VI, Mercon LV, Toyota WS, Honda DW-1, Nissan Matic S, and many more, making it ideal for diverse vehicle types, including hybrids. Designed to improve workshop efficiency and simplify inventory management, this fluid is a versatile solution for professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts alike. Packaged in a convenient 1-gallon size, it delivers outstanding value and reliability for maintaining optimal transmission performance.

Product Features:

• Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance
• Superior high temperature protection to effectively resist oxidation
• Unsurpassed protection against copper corrosion
• Broad scope of vehicle applications improves workshop efficiency and inventory management
• ATF Applications: Dexron VI (Dexron III, Dexron), Mercon LV (Mercon SP, Mercon V, Mercon), JASO 1A (03), JASO 1A LV (13), Toyota T IV, Toyota T III, Toyota WS, Honda/Acura DW 1/Z 1, Nissan Matic D, Matic J, Matic S, Hyundai/Kia SP IV, SP III
• ATF Applications: Mazda ATF M-V, M-III, FZ, Mitsubishi SP IV, SP III, IIM, II, PA, J3, VW/Audi (6, 8 & 9 speed automatics), BMW/Mini (6, 8 and 9 speed automatics), Jaguar/Land Rover (6, 8 & 9 speed automatics), Porsche (6, 8 & 9 speed automatics)
• ATF Applications: Volvo (6, 8 and 9 speed automatics), Volvo Transmission Oil 97342, AT102, Mercedes-Benz (7 and 9 speed automatics)
• CVT Applications: Toyota CVT Fluid TC, Toyota CVT Fluid FE , Nissan CVT Fluid NS-1, Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2, Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3, Subaru i-CVT Fluid, Subaru i-CVT FG, Subaru Lineartronic High Torque Chain CVTF, Honda HCF-2

Valvoline High Performance Synthetic Gear Oil is the thermally stabile extreme pressure lubricant that offers outstanding protection for gearboxes and differentials in passenger cars, light trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Combined with high quality synthetic base oils, our formula’s superior additives help reliably safeguard against severe temperatures, shock loads, foaming, scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting in high load, high torque and high horsepower conditions. Can be used in conventional and limited slip hypoid differentials where GL-5 is specified as well as non-synchronized manual transmissions that require GL-4. Protect your gears with Valvoline, the #1 gear oil brand.

Product Features:

• HIGH PERFORMANCE EXTREME-PRESSURE ADDITIVES HELP MINIMIZE WEAR in high pressure and high temperature conditions
• EXCEPTIONAL HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE PROTECTION can easily handle both winter and summer conditions for dependable coverage and protection year-round
• REDUCES CHATTERING AND PROTECTS GEAR TEETH from oxidation, rust, and wear
• FIGHTS CORROSION AND RUST with emulsifying agents and safeguards against impurities, oxidation and thermal breakdown
• SUPERIOR ADDITIVES help reliably safeguard against severe temperatures, shock loads, foaming, scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting in high load, high torque and high horsepower conditions

Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle 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. Recommended for use in the following applications: GM DEXRON-II, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-VI, Ford MERCON LV, Toyota/Lexus Type T, T-II, T-IV, WS, Honda/Acura, ATF-Z1, Nissan/Infiniti Matic-D, Matic-J, Matric-K, Matic-S, Hyundai/Kia SP-II, SP-III, SP-IV, SPH-IV, BMW 7045E, ETL 8072B, LA2634, LT71141, Allison C-4, Mercedes Benz NAG-1, Volvo 1161521, 1161540, 97340, 1273.41, and VW/Audi G-052-025-A2, G-052-162-A1. For CVT applications Valvoline recommends Valvoline Full Synthetic CVT Fluid.

Product Features:

• Formulated with full-synthetic base oils and long life friction modifiers to 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
• 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

Valvoline Import Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid is specifically formulated for use in most Toyota, Nissan, Honda and other imported vehicles. It is formulated with all synthetic base stocks and a proprietary additive system to ensure optimal transmission performance in a wide variety of vehicles. Valvoline Import Multi-Vehicle ATF can also be used in many domestic vehicles. It meets requirements of General Motors and Ford vehicles. Recommended for use in the following applications: Ford MERCON, GM DEXRON-II and DEXRON-III, BMW LT 71141 and ETL-7045E, Nissan/Infiniti Nissan ATF, Matic-D, Matic-K and Matic-J, Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II and SP-III, Subaru ATF-HP, Hyundai/ KIA SP-II and SP-III, Toyota/Lexus Type T, T-III and T-IV, Honda/Acura ATF-Z1 (except in CVTs), Mercedes Benz NAG1, Volvo passenger car (except AW-1), and Volkswagen/Audi TL52162. For CVT applications Valvoline recommends Valvoline Full Synthetic CVT Fluid.

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

Valvoline High Performance Gear Oil is an extreme pressure gear lubricant formulated with quality base oils and superior additives that helps protect against severe temperatures, shock loads, scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting in high speed, high load, high torque and high horsepower conditions.

Product Features:

• Formulated for reliable gear protection
• Protects against severe temperatures to help extend service life
• Formulated with extreme-pressure additives to minimize gear wear from shock loads
• Helps protect against gear wear from scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting
• Recommended for conventional hypoid differentials and non-synchronized manual transmissions in passenger cars, light trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and heavy-duty trucks where an API-GL5 or GL-4 fluid is specified
• PLEASE NOTE: Valvoline recommends SynPower Full Synthetic Gear Oil for limited slip differentials