Castrol has discontinued TQ95

[aussiblue]

I reply to an email inquiry from me today Castrol Australia has advised:

Hi ****
Thank you for contacting Castrol technical

Transmax TQ95 has been discontinued.
Transmax ATF Dexron VI Mercon LV Multivehcile is an alternative that is suitable for use.

Kind Regards

Not good new noting in this thread https://fordforums.com.au/showthread...501948&page=4:

I got a reply back from DSI International telling them that the Lubrimaxx was used so if you're interested, this is what they wrote:

The transmission was tested and validated with Castrol TQ95. It would be the only oil we would recommend for use in this transmission.

Other brands of oil may perform as well in this application, however they were never tested, so we cannot be sure of their performance.

Friction modifiers used in ATF oils can change the way the transmission clutches perform in different scenarios (and at different temperatures). This could be why different oil perform differently in automatic transmission.

We would recommend filling with TQ95, and access the transmission performance again after a week or 2 of driving.

I guess that those of us with Classic Falcons (0r Maseratis or Ssypong's ) running BTR we better stock up on retailers still have on their shelves.

[aussiblue]

Perhaps it would also be good time to buy shares in Lubegard https://www.lubegard.com/products/bt...rsion-formula/

[aussiblue]

I know my son's pld 2010 Fg EcoLPi used a BTR auto trans. Anyone with one (or later) know what ATF was specified in the owners' handbook for these?

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by aussiblue

I know my son's pld 2010 Fg EcoLPi used a BTR auto trans. Anyone with one (or later) know what ATF was specified in the owners' handbook for these?

I'm pretty sure EcoLPi was released in July 2011 and they use the ZF 6-speed auto. I think your son's car is an Egas model, which used the 4-speed auto.

[aussiblue]

I've contacted https://www.dsinternational.com.au/ for comment on the suitability of Dexron VI Mercon LV Multivehcile in BTR transmission buy I suspect the will say as they have never tested anything but TQ95 in these transmissions they cannot advise.

[aussiblue]

I'm pretty sure EcoLPi was released in July 2011 and they use the ZF 6-speed auto. I think your son's car is an Egas model, which used the 4-speed auto.

Ok Egas; it had a BTR 4 speed from factory although it was a late 2011 model.

[jpd80]

FYI, MERCON LV is used in Ford Nth America ZF 6-speed auto 6R80.

[Itsme]

I don't see a problem using the Mercon LV, it is used in other ford 6 speeds based on the ZF design.

[aussiblue]

I don't see a problem using the Mercon LV, it is used in other ford 6 speeds based on the ZF design.

FYI, MERCON LV is used in Ford Nth America ZF 6-speed auto 6R80.

But no you are both missing the point this is for an Australian manufactured BTR/ION/DSI 4 speed L85/L95 designed to use only TQ95 not a ZF box. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drivet..._International and page 47 of https://www.tiperformance.com.au/Ref...Speed_Auto.pdf etc.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by aussiblue

But no you are both missing the point this is for an Australian manufactured BTR/ION/DSI 4 speed L85/L95 designed to use only TQ95 not a ZF box. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drivet..._International and page 47 of https://www.tiperformance.com.au/Ref...Speed_Auto.pdf etc.

My apologies for the mistake, however since Castrol produces the two ATF's and recommend the alternative ATF, surely it should be ok since they know what properties is in the ATF.
I would imagine there would also be other brand equivalents that has been used.

Castrol TQ95 being phased out must have started early in another country.
https://fordforums.com.au/showthread...93#post6920693

[aussiblue]

The MK I FG Workshop manual at https://fordforums.com.au/wsmpub/fg/307-01A.html sEction 307-01-A-1 also specialises TQ95 for the 4 speed auto.

[Falcon SXR8]

Why would they discontinue it there must be tons of btr's still getting around.

[aussiblue]

Why would they discontinue it there must be tons of btr's still getting around.

Most likely cost cutting and streamlining of product lines also noting they become part of the BP group in 2000 . TQ95 is and was also also solely an Australian made products so, just me speculating again here, but perhaps they are also winding down or closing the old Castrol lubricant making facility and switching to BP only made products albeit some labelled as Castrol.

[aussiblue]

Ok Egas; it had a BTR 4 speed from factory although it was a late 2011 model.

Oops meant Ok Egas; it had a BTR 4 speed from factory although it was a late 2010 model.