XADO ATF VI+ Red Boost is a fully synthetic, low-viscosity fluid for modern automatic gearboxes, including six-, seven- and eight-speed units. It carries Revitalizant, our technology that protects and restores the metal parts inside the gearbox while you drive.

The automatic gearbox in a modern car is a remarkable piece of engineering. It has more gears than ever, changes between them in a fraction of a second, and is controlled by a computer that expects the fluid to behave in exactly one way. To make all that possible, engineers moved to a much thinner fluid than older gearboxes used. Put the old type in, and the gearbox can shift harshly, slip or overheat.

This is the thin, modern fluid those gearboxes are designed for. It helps the clutches inside engage cleanly, so every change is smooth. It passes the engine’s power through more efficiently, which improves response and saves fuel. It cushions the shock of sudden loads and cuts noise and vibration.

It also looks after the gearbox for the long run. It keeps the inside clean, prevents corrosion and foaming, and keeps the rubber seals supple so they do not leak. Revitalizant adds a ceramic-metal layer on the gears and bearings, and our Red Boost formula keeps the fluid stable in the heat. Given what a modern gearbox costs to replace, that is protection worth having.

Why drivers choose it

Gear changes are smooth and quick. It extends the working life of the gears. It saves fuel through its low thickness when hot. It reduces noise and vibration. And it meets the fluid standards of most major car makers, including GM Dexron VI and Toyota WS, in one can.

Made for cars like yours

• Toyota and Lexus automatics that specify Type WS: Land Cruiser, Prado, Hilux, Fortuner, Mark X, Crown and Lexus models.
• Mazda automatics that specify FZ fluid: Demio, Axela, Atenza, CX-3 and CX-5.
• Nissan automatics that specify Matic S: Patrol, Navara and Skyline.
• Honda automatics that specify DW-1, Mitsubishi automatics that specify SP-IV or J-2, and Hyundai and Kia automatics that specify SP-IV.
• European cars with ZF eight-speed gearboxes, including BMW, Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models, and Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen automatics that specify the standards listed in the table below.
• Ford Ranger and Everest automatics that specify Mercon LV.

Please check before you buy, because the wrong fluid can damage an automatic gearbox. This fluid is not for CVT or DSG gearboxes. Older automatics that specify Dexron III or Toyota T-IV should use our XADO ATF III/IV/V instead. Tell our specialists your make, model and year, and they will confirm the right one.

Genuine XADO, straight from the source

Every can we sell comes directly from XADO and arrives sealed. Modern gearboxes often have no dipstick and need the fluid level set at a precise temperature, so we recommend having the change done at our Nairobi service centre.

A modern gearbox is the most sophisticated part of your car. Give it the fluid it was designed around.

How to use

Check your owner’s handbook for the fluid type and quantity. A simple drain and refill replaces about 3 to 5 litres. A full fluid exchange needs 8 to 12 litres or more, depending on the gearbox.

Many modern gearboxes are sealed and have no dipstick. The level is set through a check plug with the fluid at a specific temperature, which needs the right tools. Unless you have them, leave this job to a workshop.