{"product_id":"valvoline-maxlife-multi-vehicle-atf-1-qt-vv3246-for-bmw-atf-2-atf-3-jws-3309","title":"Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF 1 qt VV3246 for BMW ATF 2 \/ ATF 3+ \/ JWS 3309","description":"\u003cp\u003eValvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF (part VV3246) is a 1 US quart full synthetic automatic transmission fluid that Valvoline recommends for BMW M-1375.4 (BMW ATF 2), ZF Lifeguardfluid 8 (BMW ATF 3+) and JWS 3309 (MINI), fluids BMW's parts catalog lists on 2002 to 2020 BMW and MINI models. Valvoline states it is not an OEM licensed product. Confirm your car by VIN before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valvoline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e VV3246 (MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF, full synthetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBMW part numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpec and claim strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 US quart (946 mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich BMW and MINI models use the fluids Valvoline recommends MaxLife VV3246 for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBMW ATF 2, M-1375.4 (BMW 83220142516)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 1 Series: E82 (2008-2014), E88 (2008-2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 3 Series: E90 (2006-2012), E91 (2006-2012), E92 (2007-2013), E93 (2007-2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 5 Series: E60 (2004-2010), E61 (2005-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 6 Series: E63 (2004-2010), E64 (2004-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 7 Series: E65 (2002-2008), E66 (2002-2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X1: E84 (2012-2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X5: E53 (2004-2007), E70 (2007-2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X6: E71 (2008-2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW Z4: E85 (2006-2008), E86 (2006-2008), E89 (2009-2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eZF ties BMW ATF 2 to its 6HP19, 6HP21, 6HP26, 6HP28 and 6HP32 automatics and releases only ZF LifeguardFluid 6 for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBMW ATF 3+ (BMW 83222289720, now listed by ZF as 83225A12A00)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 2 Series: F22 (2014-2020), F23 (2015-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 3 Series: F30 (2012-2019), F31 (2013-2019), F34 (2014-2019), G20 (2019-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 4 Series: F32 (2014-2020), F33 (2014-2020), F36 (2014-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 5 Series: F07 (2010-2017), F10 (2010-2017), G30 (2017-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 6 Series: F06 (2012-2019), F12 (2011-2018), F13 (2012-2017), G32 (2018-2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 7 Series: F01 (2013-2015), F02 (2010-2015), G11 (2016-2020), G12 (2016-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid: F04 (2010-2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 8 Series: G14 (2019-2020), G15 (2019-2020), G16 (2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW M5: F90 (2018-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW M8: F91 (2020), F92 (2020), F93 (2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X1: E84 (2012-2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X3: F25 (2011-2017), G01 (2018-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X3 M: F97 (2019-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X4: F26 (2014-2018), G02 (2018-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X4 M: F98 (2019-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X5: E70 (2010-2013), F15 (2014-2018), G05 (2019-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X5 M: F85 (2015-2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X6: E71 (2009-2014), F16 (2015-2019), G06 (2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X6 M: F86 (2015-2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X7: G07 (2019-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW Z4: E89 (2012-2016), G29 (2019-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eZF 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMINI JWS 3309 (BMW 83222220438)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMINI Clubman: R55 (2008-2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMINI Convertible: R52 (2005-2008), R57 (2009-2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMINI Countryman: R60 (2011-2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMINI Coupe: R58 (2012-2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMINI Hatch: R56 (2007-2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMINI Hatch (Cooper S): R53 (2002-2007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMINI Paceman: R61 (2013-2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMINI Roadster: R59 (2012-2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R52 Convertible (2005-2008) is also listed under MINI CVT fluid ATF 5 (83222344207), so confirm the transmission by VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF (VV3246)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Valvoline MaxLife ATF approved by BMW?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes ZF list Valvoline MaxLife for BMW 6-speed or 8-speed automatics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes my BMW need ATF 2 or ATF 3+?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe right fluid depends on your engine or transmission and build date. 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