ATF fluid question: Why does no one talk about/use Pentosin ATF 44?

[oldcavendish]

So this ATF fluid is a full synthetic focused on replacing Dexron III which our older rigs use, but I never see anyone talk about/use this fluid. Is it a price issue?

 

[bjowett]

Good fluids from Pentosin. More Euro focused, which is why it’s likely not talked about much around here. Advance Auto is blowing it out right now.

 

[oldcavendish]

Good fluids from Pentosin. More Euro focused, which is why it’s likely not talked about much around here. Advance Auto is blowing it out right now.

Interesting we don't consider more European oils and lubricants.

I use Pentosin in my '09 VW Rabbit, it's the only oil that doesn't burn off in that inline 5 engine.
I use Pentosin coolant and oil in my Land Cruiser and the oil is noticeably cleaner at the change as well.
I use Idemitsu in my '12 Acura TSX and have minimal loss. I tried Liqui-Moly in the Acura once and I swear I lost over a quart in 5,000 miles. I'm trying Motul this go 'round in the Acura 'cause I got a deal on it, but will go back to Idemitsu if I see too much oil loss. But I may try Pentosin just to see.

I'll stick with Motul in my Royal Enfield motorcycle.

As for the Advance blowout for the Pentosin ATF 44 the price has dropped from $27/liter to $7.00/liter

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/pntsn-automatic-transmission-fluid-1-liter-and-with-high-performance-1058112/12164892-P

 

[Patassa]

Bummer sold out everywhere around me and I'm dropping the pan to upgrade the valves this weekend

 

[bjowett]

They were also blowing out Idemitsu TLS, but that was some time ago, and they are likely sold out by now.

 

[oldcavendish]

Bummer sold out everywhere around me and I'm dropping the pan to upgrade the valves this weekend

There was none around me, but free shipping after $35 if you buy online, if there is any left. I bought 12 to last me a few years, lol.

 

[Hornd]

Another Option from the People that made the Transmission.
I was a lil scared going in, so the few bucks + over Valvoline Full Syn. Red Jug China*Mart was Justified.
All my other Yotas run the Red Jug with Zero Issues.

 

[oldcavendish]

Use this link, click home delivery, add your quantity. $6.85/liter.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/pntsn/12164892-P

 

[oldcavendish]

Another Option from the People that made the Transmission.
I was a lil scared going in, so the few bucks + over Valvoline Full Syn. Red Jug China*Mart was Justified.
All my other Yotas run the Red Jug with Zero Issues.

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For an '04 and newer, that's the ticket. For older 100s, the Toyota World Standard (or comparable fluid) is not recommended.