ATF Fluid

Tabb68 · 11-19-2021, 04:58 PM

I am new here so please pardon me if this has been addressed. I have used the search feature but have not had any luck. I am due to change the transmission fluid and have seen that the Mobil One blue label is an updated version of the transmission fluid for the A8 in my 17-SS. I am wanting to know if anyone has had luck with the Valvoline Max Life in the A8? Everything that I have read about is very positive and I use it in my 3 series BMW. Any advice from more experienced owners would help me in making my decision.

Michigan1LTRS · 11-20-2021, 10:44 AM

You want Mobil 1 black label part number 19417577. It’s the preferred oil now in A8 transmissions.

Tabb68 · 11-20-2021, 01:04 PM

Thank you.

arpad_m · 11-20-2021, 01:16 PM

Technically, it's called "blue label", but the above part number is correct. The only reason I'm mentioning this is that there was an older version of this fluid that had a black label, and it will not be able to prevent the known shudder issue from occurring or returning. See a picture of the correct bottle below.

OP, while the Valvoline fluid may be very high quality, I for one would not experiment, given it took GM three attempts at the fluid and several torque converter revisions to finally mitigate the shudder problem.

Tabb68 · 11-20-2021, 05:19 PM

Oh wow! Thank you for elaborating on that. I will definitely get exactly what you mentioned. The last thing I want to is to create an issue. On the carfax it says that the torque converter was replaced around 20k. Definitely do not want to have any issues by using the wrong fluid.

arpad_m · 11-20-2021, 05:44 PM

You're welcome, brother. The A8 gets a lot of flak on account of GM's fluid and torque converter gaffe, but it's actually a great transmission.

Joshinator99 · 11-20-2021, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

You're welcome, brother. The A8 gets a lot of flak on account of GM's fluid and torque converter gaffe, but it's actually a great transmission.

Agreed! And even more so once you tune it…

11-19-2021, 04:58 PM	#1
Tabb68 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA Posts: 3	ATF Fluid I am new here so please pardon me if this has been addressed. I have used the search feature but have not had any luck. I am due to change the transmission fluid and have seen that the Mobil One blue label is an updated version of the transmission fluid for the A8 in my 17-SS. I am wanting to know if anyone has had luck with the Valvoline Max Life in the A8? Everything that I have read about is very positive and I use it in my 3 series BMW. Any advice from more experienced owners would help me in making my decision.

11-20-2021, 10:44 AM	#2
Michigan1LTRS Blessed ❤️ Drives: 2017 1LT RS I4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,577	You want Mobil 1 black label part number 19417577. It’s the preferred oil now in A8 transmissions. __________________ 2017 1LT RS I4 A8 BLACK ON BLACK Kindness and compassion #OthersFirst

11-20-2021, 01:16 PM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,574 View My Garage	Technically, it's called "blue label", but the above part number is correct. The only reason I'm mentioning this is that there was an older version of this fluid that had a black label, and it will not be able to prevent the known shudder issue from occurring or returning. See a picture of the correct bottle below. OP, while the Valvoline fluid may be very high quality, I for one would not experiment, given it took GM three attempts at the fluid and several torque converter revisions to finally mitigate the shudder problem. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

11-20-2021, 05:44 PM	#6
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,574 View My Garage	You're welcome, brother. The A8 gets a lot of flak on account of GM's fluid and torque converter gaffe, but it's actually a great transmission. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

11-20-2021, 01:04 PM	#3
Tabb68 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA Posts: 3	Thank you.

11-20-2021, 05:19 PM	#5
Tabb68 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA Posts: 3	Oh wow! Thank you for elaborating on that. I will definitely get exactly what you mentioned. The last thing I want to is to create an issue. On the carfax it says that the torque converter was replaced around 20k. Definitely do not want to have any issues by using the wrong fluid.

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