Shell Spirax automatic and manual transmission fluids
Every part of your vehicle has been meticulously engineered, so you want to be sure that you choose lubricants that have been designed to ensure your transmissions and gears are well protected and work efficiently. Shell has spent recent decades developing, testing and refining transmission fluids to meet the needs of thousands of car models.
Why are automatic transmission fluids so important?
If you drive a car with an automatic gearbox, then your automatic transmission fluid (ATF) will arguably be one of the most important consumables inside your vehicle alongside engine oil and coolant. That’s because, from the moment you start the ignition, your ATF takes on a number of critical roles, including:
- Protecting against wear to avoid the likelihood of corrosion or transmission failure
- Removing heat caused by friction, keeping the transmission unit cool and efficient
- Lubricating critical parts of your transmission system, ensuring gear changes are seamless and smooth
As a result, ATFs can also be one of the most complex lubricants you’ll ever use in your vehicle. And when you factor in all the different transmission components and materials ATFs must be compatible with, alongside their need to guarantee consistent performance across a range of temperature extremes, it’s a choice you can’t afford to get wrong.
Why choose Shell Spirax products?
As the world’s largest supplier of engine fluids2, Shell has a wealth of technological know-how that can help keep your transmission protected and effective, no matter how many kilometres / miles your vehicle clocks over its lifetime.
To make this happen, our team of global specialists work to meet and exceed the latest industry standards and specifications, combining Shell's lubrication expertise with long-standing manufacturer relationships with the likes of BMW, Ford, Nissan and Volvo. The result? Shell Spirax product range the most advanced transmission fluids available.
The three key benefits of Shell Spirax ATFs
Protection
Designed to protect automatic-transmission components and help prevent wear, pitting and corrosion.
Long oil and component life
The longer an oil can protect critical parts and components, the less maintenance your vehicle will need over its lifetime.
Smooth driving & efficiency
With well-protected parts, your vehicle can perform efficiently, day in, day out.
Choose the right Shell ATF
Shell Spirax S5 ATF X
A premium, synthetic fluid for many Asian and North American-designed automatic transmissions, including more than 70 manufacturer specifications.
Shell Spirax S6 ATF X
A premium, synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF for lower viscosity requirements in many Asian, European and North American-designed automatic transmissions.
Shell Spirax S5 DCT X
A premium, synthetic fluid with a unique formulation technology, suitable for dual clutch transmissions (DCT) across a range of manufacturer specifications.
Shell Spirax S5 CVT X
A premium, synthetic fluid with a unique formulation technology, suitable for continuously variable transmission (CVT) systems across a range of manufacturer specifications that use chain and push-belt type CVTs.
Shell Spirax S6 ATF 134M
A premium ATF specifically for Mercedes-Benz 5 and 7-speed automatic transmissions, as well as all 5-speed transmissions with controlled torque clutch for vehicles with rear-wheel drive.
Shell Spirax S6 ATF 134ME
An initial-fill and service-fill fluid specifically for Mercedes-Benz 7-speed automatic transmissions.
Shell Spirax S6 ATF D971
An initial-fill and service-fill fluid specifically for the latest generation of fuel economy-optimised, 9-speed automatic transmissions used in Mercedes-Benz passenger cars.
The newest multi-spec Shell Spirax MTF product
Shell Spirax S5 MTF X 75W
This Premium Technology manual transmission fluid from Shell is a high performance, unique fuel-efficient gear oil designed to give the ultimate performance and protection for synchromesh gearboxes fitted in passenger cars.
1Statista. “Global automotive transmission type market share between 2015 and 2025.” March 19, 2021.
2Kline Report (2021)
