MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF 1 qt VV3246for BMW ATF 2 / ATF 3+ / JWS 3309

• Brand: Valvoline
• Maker part number: VV3246 (MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF, full synthetic)
• BMW part numbers: 83220142516 (BMW catalog name: ATF 2, 20 L pack), named by Valvoline as 83 220 142 516; 83225A12A00 (BMW ATF 3+ on ZF's current list; Valvoline names the earlier ATF 3+ number 83 22 2 289 720); 83222220438 (MINI JWS 3309, 1 L; Valvoline names MINI 83 22 0 402 413).
• Spec and claim strength: Valvoline recommends MaxLife for BMW M-1375.4, ZF Lifeguardfluid 8 and JWS 3309. Valvoline's data sheet (effective 8/13/26) says it is not an OEM licensed product and that vehicle manufacturers have neither evaluated nor endorsed it in these applications. Not on ZF's TE-ML 11 list for any BMW unit.
• Size: 1 US quart (946 mL)

Car list from BMW's parts catalog (data through December 2019). BMW's catalog rows do not name the transmission unit, so confirm by VIN before ordering.

BMW ATF 2, M-1375.4 (BMW 83220142516)

• BMW 1 Series: E82 (2008-2014), E88 (2008-2014)
• BMW 3 Series: E90 (2006-2012), E91 (2006-2012), E92 (2007-2013), E93 (2007-2014)
• BMW 5 Series: E60 (2004-2010), E61 (2005-2010)
• BMW 6 Series: E63 (2004-2010), E64 (2004-2010)
• BMW 7 Series: E65 (2002-2008), E66 (2002-2008)
• BMW X1: E84 (2012-2015)
• BMW X5: E53 (2004-2007), E70 (2007-2013)
• BMW X6: E71 (2008-2014)
• BMW Z4: E85 (2006-2008), E86 (2006-2008), E89 (2009-2011)

ZF ties BMW ATF 2 to its 6HP19, 6HP21, 6HP26, 6HP28 and 6HP32 automatics and releases only ZF LifeguardFluid 6 for them.

BMW ATF 3+ (BMW 83222289720, now listed by ZF as 83225A12A00)

• BMW 2 Series: F22 (2014-2020), F23 (2015-2020)
• BMW 3 Series: F30 (2012-2019), F31 (2013-2019), F34 (2014-2019), G20 (2019-2020)
• BMW 4 Series: F32 (2014-2020), F33 (2014-2020), F36 (2014-2020)
• BMW 5 Series: F07 (2010-2017), F10 (2010-2017), G30 (2017-2020)
• BMW 6 Series: F06 (2012-2019), F12 (2011-2018), F13 (2012-2017), G32 (2018-2019)
• BMW 7 Series: F01 (2013-2015), F02 (2010-2015), G11 (2016-2020), G12 (2016-2020)
• BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid: F04 (2010-2012)
• BMW 8 Series: G14 (2019-2020), G15 (2019-2020), G16 (2020)
• BMW M5: F90 (2018-2020)
• BMW M8: F91 (2020), F92 (2020), F93 (2020)
• BMW X1: E84 (2012-2015)
• BMW X3: F25 (2011-2017), G01 (2018-2020)
• BMW X3 M: F97 (2019-2020)
• BMW X4: F26 (2014-2018), G02 (2018-2020)
• BMW X4 M: F98 (2019-2020)
• BMW X5: E70 (2010-2013), F15 (2014-2018), G05 (2019-2020)
• BMW X5 M: F85 (2015-2018)
• BMW X6: E71 (2009-2014), F16 (2015-2019), G06 (2020)
• BMW X6 M: F86 (2015-2019)
• BMW X7: G07 (2019-2020)
• BMW Z4: E89 (2012-2016), G29 (2019-2020)

ZF releases only ZF LifeguardFluid 8 or 9 against BMW ATF 3+. BMW catalog data for ATF 3+ ends in December 2019 (model year 2020). 2021 and newer BMWs are not confirmed, and dealer sites show some newer models on BMW ATF 8 instead, so send your VIN before ordering for a 2021 or newer car.

MINI JWS 3309 (BMW 83222220438)

• MINI Clubman: R55 (2008-2014)
• MINI Convertible: R52 (2005-2008), R57 (2009-2015)
• MINI Countryman: R60 (2011-2017)
• MINI Coupe: R58 (2012-2015)
• MINI Hatch: R56 (2007-2014)
• MINI Hatch (Cooper S): R53 (2002-2007)
• MINI Paceman: R61 (2013-2017)
• MINI Roadster: R59 (2012-2015)

The R52 Convertible (2005-2008) is also listed under MINI CVT fluid ATF 5 (83222344207), so confirm the transmission by VIN.

Is Valvoline MaxLife ATF approved by BMW?

No. Valvoline's data sheet says MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF is not an OEM licensed product and that the vehicle manufacturers have neither evaluated nor endorsed it in these applications. Valvoline recommends it for BMW M-1375.4, ZF Lifeguardfluid 8 (BMW ATF 3+) and JWS 3309 (MINI).

Does ZF list Valvoline MaxLife for BMW 6-speed or 8-speed automatics?

No. MaxLife is not on ZF's TE-ML 11 list. ZF releases only ZF LifeguardFluid 6 for the 6HP units it ties to BMW ATF 2 and only LifeguardFluid 8 or 9 against BMW ATF 3+, and says only released ATF may be used for oil changes in 6- and 8-speed units.

Does my BMW need ATF 2 or ATF 3+?

The VIN decides. The E70 X5 (2010-2013), E71 X6 (2009-2014) and E84 X1 (2012-2015) appear in BMW's catalog under both ATF 2 and ATF 3+, so the same chassis and year can take different fluids.

The right fluid depends on your engine or transmission and build date. Send your VIN to support@ia-euro.com and we'll confirm it before it ships.