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Diesel-Electric Diary Live life to the Max The Valvoline MaxLife range of engine oils and transmission fluids are specifically formulated to meet the needs of high kilometre engines and gearboxes. With special additives, seal conditioners and cleaning agents, Valvoline MaxLife engine oils and transmission fluids revitalise critical parts to help each run for a very long time. Maxlife CVT Premium multi-vehicle transmission fluid for passenger cars and vans with CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) gearboxes. MaxLife CVT fluid provides maximum protection and lubrication of most belt and chain-driven transmissions over a wide temperature range. Maxlife ATF Higher kilometre transmissions have different needs. As automatic transmissions age, seals can harden and crack causing leaks. Furthermore, deposit and varnish build-up can cause wear, slippage and rough shifting. MaxLife ATF is the only ATF formulated for vehicles with over 100,000 kilometres. The advanced formulation helps keep the transmission functioning properly and enhances the performance and life of high-kilometre transmissions. Maxlife DCT V oted product of the year by Lubricants World, Valvoline MaxLife engine oil is endorsed by the leading independent European approval body TÜV Nord. MaxLife engine oils provide a perfect solution for aftermarket service as the combined properties help slow the aging process and maximise the performance and life of high mileage vehicles. Maxlife Driveline Lubricants MaxLife’s unique conditioners help improve the elasticity of seals, reducing oil leaks, oil consumption and deposit formation. Advanced additives minimize oil breakdown and burn-off, while unique friction modifiers and anti-wear additives help prevent future component wear and breakdown. In addition, extra detergents and dispersants prevent the formation of harmful varnish and sludge deposits that cause oil to thicken. Maxlife MTF GL-4 75W-80 Valvoline’s MaxLife engine oils range is broad and includes: MaxLife Synthetic 5W-40; MaxLife FE 5W-30; MaxLife 10W-40; MaxLife 15W-40 and for diesel engines, MaxLife Diesel 10W-40. A lot of passenger car transmissions have different needs. Multi-vehicle MaxLife manual transmission fluids are designed to meet the requirements of manual transmissions where API GL-4 lubricants are recommended. MaxLife has been successfully used as a problem solver for low temperature shiftability issues in manual transmissions of a number of manufacturers. Premium multi-vehicle gear oil. Mild EP gear oil suitable for gearboxes and transaxles when the manufacturer specifies a GL-4 SAE 75W-80 oil. MaxLife MTF GL-4 SAE 75W-80 provides outstanding protection and lubrication of the gearbox over a wide temperature range. Maxlife MTF GL-4 75W-90 Premium fully synthetic multi-vehicle gear oil. Mild EP gear oil suitable for gearboxes and transaxles when the manufacturer specifies a GL-4 SAE 75W-90 oil. Valvoline MaxLife MTF GL-4 SAE 75W-90 provides outstanding protection and lubrication of the gearbox over a wide temperature range. | words in action 45 june 2014 Premium synthetic transmission fluid for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and other passenger cars and vans with a DSG gearbox (Dual Clutch Transmission). MaxLife DCT Fluid provides maximum protection and lubrication of the Dual Clutch Transmission gearbox over a wide temperature range. Valvoline MaxLife products are available through any one of the 42 Diesel-Electric outlets countrywide.