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VERSATRANS® LV ATF

Full-Synthetic, Low-Viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid; Ford MERCON® LV & GM DEXRON®

Kendall® VersaTrans LV ATF is a full-synthetic, low-viscosity (LV) transmission fluid approved for use in passenger car and light truck automatic transmissions that require a Ford MERCON® LV or GM DEXRON®-VI fluid. It also is recommended for use in Toyota vehicles where a Type WS fluid is specified, and in many newer import vehicles.

VERSATRANS® LV ATF

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Features & Benefits

  • Outstanding friction durability for consistent shift performance for the life of the fluid
  • Excellent oxidation resistance and thermal stability for long fluid life
  • Protects against sludge and varnish formation
  • Protects against rust, corrosion and wear
  • High shear stability
  • Excellent low-temperature properties for easier shifting in cold weather
  • Good seal compatibility
  • Good foam resistance
  • Low viscosity for improved fuel economy performance

Applications

  • Ford automatic transmissions and transaxles where a MERCON LV fluid is specified
  • GM automatic transmissions where a DEXRON-VI, earlier-generation DEXRON or AW-1 fluid is specified
  • Acura and Honda automatic transmissions where a Z1 or DW-1 fluid is specified
  • Hyundai, Kia and Mitsubishi automatic transmissions where a SP-III or SP-IV type fluid is specified
  • Toyota automatic transmissions where a Type T-IV (JWS 3309) or Type WS (JWS 3324) fluid is specified
  • Hybrid vehicles with electronic continuously variable transmissions (eCVTs) where the OEM specifies a MERCON LV or Toyota Type WS fluid
  • Hydraulic systems on industrial and mobile equipment operating over a wide temperature range

    Note: VersaTrans LV ATF is not recommended for use in Ford automatic transmissions that require a MERCON SP, MERCON V or Type F fluid.

Technical Details

Licenses & Approvals:

VersaTrans LV ATF is OEM-approved for service fill in applications where the OEM specifies:

  • Ford MERCON LV (License Nos. MLV140201, MLV140202, MLV140203)
  • GM DEXRON-VI (License No. J-60175)

Additional Details:

Specific Gravity @ 60°F 0.845
Density, lbs/gal @ 60°F 7.03
Color, Visual Red
Flash Point (COC), °C (°F) 220 (428)
Pour Point, °C (°F) <-40 (<-40)
Viscosity, Brookfield
cP @ -40°C 10200
Viscosity, Kinematic
cSt @ 40°C 29.2
cSt @ 100°C 5.9
Viscosity Index 152
Zinc, wt % <0.001