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High quality CASTROL Automatic transmission oil Top DAF models

400-Serie
manufactured from 11.1986

Bestsellers: Automatic transmission oil CASTROL DAF

- Manufacturer recommendations: Ford MERCON LV, GM DEXRON-VI, Aisin Warner AW-2, AML G 055005 A6, ATF M1375.4, Bently PY112995PA, BMW ATF6, BMW ATF7, BMW ATF3+, Chrysler ATF+4, AMMIX ATF D-III, AMMIX ATF D3-SP, Ford WSS-M2C924-A, Ford WSS-M2C949-A, Honda ATF Type 3.1, Honda/Acura DW 1, Honda/Acura Z1, Hyundai/Kia SP IV, Hyundai/Kia SP IV M, Hyundai/Kia SP IV RR, JASO 1A(03), JASO 1A LV(13), JWS 3309, JWS 3314, JWS 3317, JWS 3324, LR023288, TYK500050, MB 236.10, MB 236.12, MB 236.14, MB 236.15, MB 236.17, Maserati 231603, Mazda ATF M-V, Mazda ATF FZ, Mitsubishi SP IV, Mitsubishi SP PA, Mitsubishi SP J3, Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, Subaru F6, Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, Suzuki AT Oil 2384K, Toyota T IV, Toyota WS, Volvo 1161540, VW/Audi G 052 990, VW/Audi G 055 540, VW/Audi G 060 162, ZF Lifeguardfluid 8, Volvo 97342
- Version: Multivehicle
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Canister
- Transmission Type: Automatic Transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 5
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15D746 CASTROL ATF 15D746

5L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
(3)

In stock

£ 43,48

£ 8,70 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Manufacturer recommendations: Ford MERCON LV, GM DEXRON-VI, Aisin Warner AW-2, AML G 055005 A6, ATF M1375.4, Bently PY112995PA, BMW ATF6, BMW ATF7, BMW ATF3+, Chrysler ATF+4, AMMIX ATF D-III, AMMIX ATF D3-SP, Ford WSS-M2C924-A, Ford WSS-M2C949-A, Honda ATF Type 3.1, Honda/Acura DW 1, Honda/Acura Z1, Hyundai/Kia SP IV, Hyundai/Kia SP IV M, Hyundai/Kia SP IV RR, JASO 1A(03), JASO 1A LV(13), JWS 3309, JWS 3314, JWS 3317, JWS 3324, LR023288, TYK500050, MB 236.10, MB 236.12, MB 236.14, MB 236.15, MB 236.17, Maserati 231603, Mazda ATF M-V, Mazda ATF FZ, Mitsubishi SP IV, Mitsubishi SP PA, Mitsubishi SP J3, Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, Subaru F6, Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, Suzuki AT Oil 2384K, Toyota T IV, Toyota WS, Volvo 1161540, VW/Audi G 052 990, VW/Audi G 055 540, VW/Audi G 060 162, ZF Lifeguardfluid 8, Volvo 97342
- Version: Multivehicle
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: Automatic Transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15F1C1 CASTROL Automatic transmission oil 15F1C1

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 11,08

£ 11,08 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF III
- Manufacturer recommendations: Allison TES 389, MAN 339 Z1, MB 236.9, Voith H55.6335.xx, Volvo 97341:071, ZF TE-ML 04D, ZF TE-ML 14A, ALLISON C4, Ford Mercon, Dexron-IIIH, ZF003368
- Oil: Part Synthetic Oil
- Version: ATF DX III, Multivehicle
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Canister
- Transmission Type: for automatic transmission
- Vehicle Equipment: for vehicles with hydraulic power steering
- Capacity [litre]: 5
- Vehicle type: Car, Motorcycle
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15F177 CASTROL ATF oil 15F177

5L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 36,98

£ 7,40 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Manufacturer recommendations: Allison TES 389, MAN 339 Typ L1, MB 236.9, Voith H55.6335.xx, Volvo 97341, ZF TE-ML 04D, ZF TE-ML 14A, Allison C4, Ford MERCON�
- Oil: Part Synthetic Oil
- Product line: Transmax ATF DX III Multivehicle
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15F176 CASTROL ATF fluid 15F176

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 10,38

£ 10,38 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF III
- Manufacturer recommendations: Toyota T-III, Toyota T-IV, Toyota WS, Mitsubishi SP-II, Mitsubishi SP-III, Mitsubishi SP-IV, Mitsubishi SP-J3, Mazda ATF M-III, Mazda ATF M-V, Mazda ATF FZ, Honda/Acura DW-1, Honda/Acura Z-1, Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, JWS 3317, Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, Suzuki AT Oil 2384K, Subaru F6, AMMIX ATF D-III, AMMIX ATF D3-SP, Hyundai/Kia SP-III, Hyundai/Kia SP-IV
- Oil: Part Synthetic Oil
- Specification: Dexron-IIIH, JASO-1A, JASO-1A LV
- Version: ATF Dex/Merc Multive
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Canister
- Transmission Type: for automatic transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 5
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15F13B CASTROL Automatic transmission fluid 15F13B

5L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 53,98

£ 10,80 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF III
- Manufacturer recommendations: Toyota T-III, Toyota T-IV, Toyota WS, Mitsubishi SP-II, Mitsubishi SP-III, Mitsubishi SP-IV, Mitsubishi SP-J3, Mazda ATF M-III, Mazda ATF M-V, Mazda ATF FZ, Honda/Acura DW-1, Honda/Acura Z-1, Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, JWS 3317, Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, Suzuki AT Oil 2384K, Subaru F6, AMMIX ATF D-III, AMMIX ATF D3-SP, Hyundai/Kia SP-III, Hyundai/Kia SP-IV
- Oil: Part Synthetic Oil
- Specification: Dexron-IIIH, JASO-1A, JASO-1A LV
- Version: ATF Dex/Merc Multive
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: for automatic transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15F139 CASTROL ATF 15F139

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 13,98

£ 13,98 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Manufacturer recommendations: Ford MERCON LV, GM DEXRON-VI, Aisin Warner AW-2, AML G 055005 A6, ATF M1375.4, Bently PY112995PA, BMW ATF6, BMW ATF7, BMW ATF3+, Chrysler ATF+4, AMMIX ATF D-III, AMMIX ATF D3-SP, Ford WSS-M2C924-A, Ford WSS-M2C949-A, Honda ATF Type 3.1, Honda/Acura DW 1, Honda/Acura Z1, Hyundai/Kia SP IV, Hyundai/Kia SP IV M, Hyundai/Kia SP IV RR, JASO 1A(03), JASO 1A LV(13), JWS 3309, JWS 3314, JWS 3317, JWS 3324, LR023288, TYK500050, MB 236.10, MB 236.12, MB 236.14, MB 236.15, MB 236.17, Maserati 231603, Mazda ATF M-V, Mazda ATF FZ, Mitsubishi SP IV, Mitsubishi SP PA, Mitsubishi SP J3, Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, Subaru F6, Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, Suzuki AT Oil 2384K, Toyota T IV, Toyota WS, Volvo 1161540, VW/Audi G 052 990, VW/Audi G 055 540, VW/Audi G 060 162, ZF Lifeguardfluid 8, Volvo 97342
- Version: Multivehicle
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: Automatic Transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15F0BA CASTROL Automatic transmission oil 15F0BA

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
(1)

In stock

£ 11,98

£ 11,98 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT

More
- Manufacturer recommendations: GM Dexron VI, Ford Mercon LV, Aisin Warner AW-1, Aisin Warner AW-2, Bentley PY112995PA, BMW ATF3+, BMW ATF6, BMW ATF7, BMW ATF+4, Ammix ATF D-III, Elfmatic J6, Ford Mercon ULV, Ford Mercon SP, Honda ATF-3.1, Honda ATF DW-1, Honda ATF Z1, Hyundai SP-IV, Hyundai SP-IV M, Hyundai SP-IV-RR, Jaguar Fluid 8432, JASO M315 1A-LV, JWS 3314, JWS 3317, JWS 3309, JWS 3324, LR LR023288, LR TYK500050, MB 236.10, MB 236.12, MB 236.14, MB 236.15, MB 236.17, Maserati 231603, Mazda ATF M-III, Mazda ATF M-V, Mazda ATF FZ, Mitsubishi SP-II, Mitsubishi SP-III, Mitsubishi SP-IV, Mitsubishi ATF-PA, Mitsubishi ATF-J3, Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, Nissan Matic F, Subaru F6, Suzuki 2384K, Toyota T-III, Toyota T-IV, Toyota WS, Volvo 1161540, VW G 052 990, VW G 055 540, VW G 060 162, Volvo 97342
- Oil: Full Synthetic Oil, Synthetic Oil
- Version: Dexron VI Mercon LV
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: for automatic transmission
- Colour: red
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 1550C4 CASTROL ATF oil 1550C4

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 14,86

£ 14,86 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF III
- Manufacturer recommendations: Allison C4, Allison TES 389, MAN 339 Z1, MAN 339 V1, MAN 339 L1, MB 236.9, Voith H55.6335.xx, Volvo 97340, Volvo 97341
- Version: Dex III Multivehicle
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: for automatic transmission
- Colour: red
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 154EE9 CASTROL ATF fluid 154EE9

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
(3)

In stock

£ 11,45

£ 11,45 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF III
- Manufacturer recommendations: Allison C4, Allison TES 389, MAN 339 Z1, MAN 339 V1, MAN 339 L1, MB 236.9, Voith H55.6335.xx, Volvo 97340, Volvo 97341
- Version: Dex III Multivehicle
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: for automatic transmission
- Colour: red
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 154EE8 CASTROL Automatic transmission fluid 154EE8

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
(1)

In stock

£ 15,98

£ 15,98 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF DSG
- Manufacturer recommendations: VW, Seat
- Version: Dual
- Product line: TRANSMAX
- Oil manufacturer recommendation: Ford WSS-M2C-936-A, Audi S-Tronic D L501, VW G 052 529, Peugeot Getrag DCT, Volvo, Chrysler (EU), Mitsubishi, Skoda, (VW DQ 250, DSG)
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Colour: green
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 154DF5 CASTROL ATF 154DF5

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
(1)

In stock

£ 13,18

£ 13,18 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF CVT
- Manufacturer recommendations: JASO 1A03, JASO 1A LV(13), GM DEXRONVI(J60172)
- Version: CVT
- Product line: TRANSMAX
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Colour: red
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15521C CASTROL Automatic transmission oil 15521C

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 14,58

£ 14,58 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Manufacturer recommendations: JASO 1A 03, MAN 339 V2, MAN 339 Z12, MAN 339 Z3, MB 236.81, Voith H55.6336.xx, VW 501 60, ZF TE-ML 04D, ZF TE-ML 11B, ZF TE-ML 14C, ZF TE-ML 16M, ZF TE-ML 16S, ZF TE-ML 20C, ZF TE-ML 25C, Toyota T IV, Toyota WS, Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, Mitsubishi SP IV, Mitsubishi SP J3, Mazda ATF M-V, Mazda JWS 3317, Mazda ATF FZ, Subaru F6, AMMIX ATF D-III, Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, Suzuki AT Oil 2384K, JWS 3314, JWS 3317, Hyundai/Kia SP III, Hyundai/Kia SP IV, Aisin JWS 3309, Honda/Acura DW 1, Honda/Acura Z1, BMW 8322.9407807, Citroen Z 000169756, JLM 20238, LA 2634, LT 71141, MB 236.1, MB 236.6, MB 236.7, MB 236.9, MB 236.10, Peugeot Z 000169756, Porsche 999.917.547, VW/Audi TL 52162, ZF Lifeguardfluid 5
- Version: Z
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: Automatic Transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car, Trucks
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 154DE4 CASTROL ATF oil 154DE4

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 19,08

£ 19,08 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF CVT
- Manufacturer recommendations: Toyota CVT TC, Toyota CVT FE, Nissan CVT NS-1, Nissan CVT NS-2, Nissan CVT NS-3, WV G 052 180, WV G 052 516, Mitsubishi SP-III, Mitsubishi CVT J1, Mitsubishi CVT J4, Mitsubishi CVT J4+, Mazda CVTF 3320, Subaru i-CVT, Subaru i-CVT FG, Subaru CVTF II, Suzuki CVT 3320, Suzuki CVTF TC, Suzuki NS-2, Honda HCF-2, Kia SP-III, Hyundai SP-III, Hyundai SP-CVT 1, Kia SP-CVT 1, Chrysler NS-2, Chrysler CVTF+4, Mini EZL 799, Ford CVT23, MB 236.20
- Oil: Synthetic Oil
- Version: CVT
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: CVT automatic transmission (stepless)
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15D7B3 CASTROL ATF fluid 15D7B3

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 17,48

£ 17,48 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF DSG
- Manufacturer recommendations: VM G 052 529
- Version: Dual
- Product line: TRANSMAX
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Colour: green
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 154DF6 CASTROL Automatic transmission fluid 154DF6

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
(1)

In stock

£ 14,98

£ 14,98 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT

More
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF CVT
- Manufacturer recommendations: Toyota CVT TC, Toyota CVT FE, Nissan CVT NS-1, Nissan CVT NS-2, Nissan CVT NS-3, WV G 052 180, WV G 052 516, Mitsubishi SP-III, Mitsubishi CVT J1, Mitsubishi CVT J4, Mitsubishi CVT J4+, Mazda CVTF 3320, Subaru i-CVT, Subaru i-CVT FG, Subaru CVTF II, Suzuki CVT 3320, Suzuki CVTF TC, Suzuki NS-2, Honda HCF-2, Kia SP-III, Hyundai SP-III, Hyundai SP-CVT 1, Kia SP-CVT 1, Chrysler NS-2, Chrysler CVTF+4, Mini EZL 799, Ford CVT23, MB 236.20
- Oil: Synthetic Oil
- Version: CVT
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: CVT automatic transmission (stepless)
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15F14B CASTROL ATF 15F14B

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 12,98

£ 12,98 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF III
- Manufacturer recommendations: GM Dexron IIIH, Toyota T-III, Toyota T-IV, Toyota WS, Mitsubishi SP-II, Mitsubishi SP-III, Mitsubishi SP-IV, Mitsubishi SP-J3, Mazda ATF M-III, Mazda ATF M-V, Mazda ATF FZ, Honda/Acura DW-1, Honda/Acura Z-1, Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, JWS 3317, Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, Suzuki AT Oil 2384K, Subaru F6, AMMIX ATF D-III, AMMIX ATF D3-SP, Hyundai/Kia SP-III, Hyundai/Kia SP-IV
- Oil: Part Synthetic Oil
- Specification: JASO-1A LV
- Version: ATF
- Product line: Transmax
- Oil manufacturer recommendation: DexronIID+Allison C4, DexronIII+Allison C4, Dexron III + Mercon, Special ATF, Nissan, ATF, M-V (Type M5), ATF, Toyota Type T, Toyota Type T-II, Toyota Type T-IV, Dia Queen ATF J3, Dia Queen ATF-PA, Fiat 9.55550-AV1, Honda ATF DW-1, Dexron III (H), Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, ATF, JWS 3309, ATF, Mazda FZ, Volvo 1161540, Ford M2C924-A, Honda ATF-Z1, ATF, SP-II M, VW G 055 025, Allison C-4, ATF, Mercon, ATF, SP-III, Subaru ATF, ATF, M-III, ATF, SP-II, ATF, SP-IV
- Packing Type: Canister
- Transmission Type: for automatic transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 5
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15DD2A CASTROL Automatic transmission oil 15DD2A

5L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 53,08

£ 10,62 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Manufacturer recommendations: JASO 1A(03), MB 236.81, MAN 339 V2, MAN 339 Z3, MAN 339 Z12, Voith H55.6336.xx, VW 501 60, ZF TE-ML 04D, ZF TE-ML 11B, ZF TE-ML 14C, ZF TE-ML 16M, ZF TE-ML 16S, ZF TE-ML 20C, ZF TE-ML 25C, Toyota T IV, Toyota WS, Nissan Matic D, Nissan Matic J, Nissan Matic S, Mitsubishi SP IV, Mitsubishi SP PA, Mitsubishi SP J3, Mazda ATF M-III, Mazda ATF M-V, Mazda ATF FZ, Subaru F6, AMMIX ATF D-III, AMMIX ATF D3-SP, Suzuki AT Oil 5D06, Suzuki AT Oil 2384K, JWS 3314, JWS 3317, Hyundai/Kia SP IV, JWS 3309, Honda/Acura DW 1, Honda/Acura Z1, BMW 8322.9407807, Citroen Z 000169756, JLM 20238, LA 2634, LT 71141, MB 236.1, MB 236.6, MB 236.7, MB 236.9, MB 236.10, VW/Audi TL 52162, ZF Lifeguardfluid 5
- Version: ATF Z
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: Automatic Transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15D6CD CASTROL ATF oil 15D6CD

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 17,28

£ 17,28 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF DSG
- Manufacturer recommendations: VW G 052 529, VW G 052 182, Ford WSS-M2C936-A, Mitsubishi SSTF-1, PSA 9734 52
- Oil: Synthetic Oil
- Version: Dual
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Bottle
- Transmission Type: for dual-clutch transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 1
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15F202 CASTROL ATF fluid 15F202

1L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 16,08

£ 16,08 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT

More
- Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: ATF DSG
- Manufacturer recommendations: VW G 052 529, VW G 052 182, Ford WSS-M2C936-A, Mitsubishi SSTF-1, PSA 9734 52
- Oil: Synthetic Oil
- Version: Dual
- Product line: Transmax
- Packing Type: Canister
- Transmission Type: for dual-clutch transmission
- Capacity [litre]: 5
- Vehicle type: Car
- Condition: New
Details
Article № : 15F200 CASTROL Automatic transmission fluid 15F200

5L

Car parts maker: CASTROL
In stock

£ 56,68

£ 11,34 for 1 litre

incl. 20% VAT

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