That's the one. It's the only MaxLife labeled ATF product Valvoline sells.

 

That's the one. Wow the price.

In the US;
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvolin...icle-Full-Synthetic-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-ATF-1-GA/15125768?athbdg=L1100

 

Wow the price.

That is pretty high, if you consider that right now $34.97 CAD = $27.81 USD. Our Walmarts peddle it, with a 2 jug at a time limit, for $17.97 USD each.

 

Thank you!

 

I think it's the only MaxLife branded ATF they sell. They also sell a MaxLife branded engine oil, IIRC.

 

35 bux CAD is about right...
everything in canada is a price gouging exercise.

I used to go back and forth between US and Canada before the wuflu.

When in canada, the walmarts rarely have stock on the vavoline maxlife jugs, and when they did, hoarders (likely garages) buy them all up.

nowhere else in the country can you buy jugs of vavoline maxlife.

a strange country.

 

Yeah, everything costs more in Canada except healthcare and Chinese SKS

 

My local Walmart claims to have it in the aisles, but I learned that the only real way to get it is to buy it online and pick it up in the store.

 

the only real way to get it is to buy it online and pick it up in the store.

Yep, my local WM is known to hoard items too.

 

I saw 5 jugs at my Walmart yesterday, hence the question. May be I should go hoard them before the [other] hoarders come

 

Hoard them if you want them! It is good stuff and works well in Hondas. However other options may also be available at your WM. Just verify that the manufacturer specifically states DW1 compatibility.

Or just get DW1 from the Honda dealer if Maxlife price is high or you can't find it.

 

Just saw an article on valvoline about using high mileage oil on new engine. I suppose this is the same for the ATF. In the article:

“It has more cleaning agents, more ashless antiwear, more added protection across the board,” Smith said. The added turbocharger protection for modern engines also contributes to the oil’s dexos 1 Gen 2 certification.
If all this sounds good, don’t worry, you don’t have to have a high mileage car to start using it. “There’s no reason you can’t use MaxLife™ from day one,” said Smith. “That’s what I do.”

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Another related question: Do you guys change the ATF external filter ever? once in a while?

 

Nope, at least not yet. Honda never says to do it (which is just weird) and I feel like I've read on Odyclub that some of the oldtimers do it once in a blue moon (intervals vary but I think I've seen anywhere from 60,000 miles up to 100,000 miles).

Changing that ATF filter is a very low priority for me because I've been diligent about keeping the fluid refreshed regularly since the first day we owned the van. If I didn't know the maintenance history I might be more inclined to do it. Heavy emphasis on "might".

 

FYI - you probably know this, but I'm not sure which transmission you have. If you have a 2014-2017 model, or a 2011-2013 Touring/Elite, then you have the 6 speed with an external filter. If you have a 2011-2013 LX/EX/EX-L, then there is no serviceable filter.

 

Looking through past posts, they have a 2017.

 

Just got back from Walmart. They had 8 jugs of the MaxLife ATF, actually on the shelf. Perfect because I needed 4 jugs and didn't want to have to place 2 separate orders from walmart.com to appease their 2 jug limit. Was also able to free warranty replace an EverStart Maxx 24f battery at the same time since those finally got back in stock too. I've never seen their automotive section so stocked up, it's usually so neglected.

 

I guess it's ok to tangent a bit now that the main question is resolved. I would like to thank all of you.

It's easier to be pro "free" healthcare when you baby stays in ICU for months. I read articles saying that many American as just one huge medical bills away from homelessness. I suppose people with jobs will have insurance, but getting sick during the period without a job (thus no insurance, less income, and higher stress level) could be hard.

 

but getting sick during the period without job (thus no insurance, less income, and higher stress level) could be hard.

Cobra exists for this reason (you can continue your previous employer's health care after your employment ends for any reason) - but it is a huge out-of-pocket expense. Not going to argue either side here - I'm not informed enough to have a strong opinion.

-Charlie

 

2 couples who are seasonal neighbors from there and 2 others who visit here paint various success getting treatment. Government does not cover all issues. Horrible wait times, refusal of appointment requests. There’s a reason why many come to the USA for cancer treatment. My two neighbors buy US insurance.

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ATF question, would this oil be OK to use on my 2005? I love the idea of switching slowly to synthetic (but according to another guy on here a drain and refill is only 3.3quarts, so it will still be mostly the stuff in there now (I think system hold 13-14 quarts). My thought is to do an ATF drain and fill every motor oil change, but the ATF is the one oil I wanted to stick with Honda (unless lots of folks say this is OK). It would be easier to get and use this if OK.

 

Use only Honda ATF. It's not expensive and you only need about 3 quarts when the Maintenance Minder tells you to drain and refill the transmission. Leave it alone otherwise. '09 Odyssey Touring, original owner, 276K miles, no transmission repairs ever.

 

It's not a money thing! I'm assuming this synthetic ATF will be as much $ (or more) than the OEM Honda ATF fluid. I just want to pick the BEST one. Synthetic is generally better than Dino fluid, I thought (lower pouring ability in cold, better resistance to boiling or cooking in heat etc.) but I'm wary of "testing it". If there's any doubt on ATF (Valvoline)... NOT worth it, on an item that's 5K to replace (and if it goes bad will total this van out value wise)

 

A lot of people seem to swear by the Valvoline Max Life while others swear by Honda ATF. I always used synthetic oil in my engines when they call for conventional so I figured why not use synthetic in my trans too?

Someone surely has data on Honda vs. Valvoline MaxLife ATFs that will prove me wrong.

Valvoline MaxLife is cheaper than Honda ATF so I see how many people can take the stance of "its a money thing", but synthetics are known to handle heat better and I don't plan to install a trans cooler as I don't tow anything, so why not go for the MaxLife? I'm really asking, too!

 

That's my logic too. It seems to work just fine for a lot of people, I like that it's a synthetic and can withstand heat better, and it's cheaper than DW-1... so why not? I currently have MaxLife in the transmissions of all my cars.

 

As Juggawut said: "Someone surely has data on Honda vs. Valvoline MaxLife ATFs that will prove me wrong."

I too can't wait to hear other opinions, like from Ted, DVpatel, WiiMaster etc...

 

RE Walmart USA vs CAN on the MaxLife ATM........ATF !!!

US jug = 3.78 L @ $ 4.75/L = $ 18 us dollars
CAN jug = 5.00 L @ $ 5.60/L = $ 28 us dollars ( = $ 35 canadian dollars @ .80 exchange )

 

One upside, I doubt the Valvoline synthetic ATF is being counterfeited. I am worried about Honda counterfeit ATF, this is why I have not ordered it.

 

I do love this item someone above posted Amazon.com: Dorman 090-178CD Magnetic Transmission Drain plug for Select Acura/Honda Models : Automotive (magnetic drain plug)

 

I saw a video where someone compared the strengths of the magnets and the Dorman was much stronger than the OEM magnet.

 

that comes stock... fyi...

 

It's a welcomed disappointment when I pull the plug and see the lack of swarf!

 

Super, I'm sold!