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Prices may varyHealth score is for adult use as intended, per the manufacturer's SDS. It does not model child ingestion, accidental spill cleanup, or off-label use. See the safety panel below for full hazard classification, and /disclaimer for the full editorial scope.
GHS hazard codes are quoted from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet. PPE tiers below translate those codes and the listed ingredient chemistry; they are not CarCareTruth recommendations.
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Only when: splash risk
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 calls for safety glasses with sideshields when a risk assessment indicates splash exposure. Section 2 carries no eye-hazard GHS code and Section 11 reports no eye irritation data, so this is a splash precaution during drain-and-pour service, not a mixture-level eye hazard.
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Only when: splash risk
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
No H315 or H314 at mixture level. SDS §7/§8 calls for standard occupational hygiene during handling; semi-synthetic petroleum base stock contact is possible during pan removal and pour.
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Only when: in enclosed space · prolonged use
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 names an air-purifying or supplied-air respirator conditioned on a risk assessment. Flash point (219°C, closed cup) and negligible volatility at ambient temperature keep routine inhalation risk low, so this covers prolonged drain-and-fill work in a poorly ventilated space, not a mixture-level inhalation hazard.
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No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
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Scope of these PPE tiers. The tiers on this page translate the product's Safety Data Sheet where one is published, plus its ingredient chemistry, into a comparable rating. They describe a formulation, not a situation: a tier is not a safety determination for any specific user, task, quantity, or environment. The manufacturer's label and use instructions govern how the product is handled. Where the product is used at work, the employer's PPE program and hazard assessment under 29 CFR 1910.132 decide what protection is selected, not this page.
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This product ranks #13 of 14 in Transmission Fluid.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 9, 2026
TL;DR Lucas Multi-Vehicle ATF (10418) is a semi-synthetic blend honestly positioned for legacy automatics · Lucas's own data sheet excludes modern Dexron VI, Mercon LV, CVTs, and dual-clutch transmissions. No BITOG or model-specific forum shudder-resolution evidence was sourced, and the SDS has not been revised since 2013.
A multi-vehicle ATF for legacy torque-converter automatics. The Lucas PDS lists Dexron III H, Mercon V, Allison C-4 / TES-295, BMW LT 71141 / LA2634, Mercedes 236.x grades, Toyota T-IV, Honda Z-1, Hyundai/Kia SP-II/III, and ZF TE-ML heavy-duty industrial specs · all superseded on current vehicles. None of the approvals were independently verified against OEM published lists, so quality confidence is provisional. No community shudder-resolution follow-up or VOA data was located to validate the PDS's "chatter-free" claim or to establish a practical service interval.
Best for owners of pre-2006 GM trucks, pre-2008 Ford automatics, older European 5-speeds, and Allison heavy-duty applications. Skip it for any modern Dexron VI, Mercon LV/ULV, Toyota WS, Honda DW-1, ZF Lifeguard 6/8/9, or CVT vehicle · Lucas itself excludes those, and using it in them risks shift quality or hardware damage.
SDS §2 classifies the product as not hazardous · no signal word, no H-codes, no Prop 65 listing, viscosity above the CLP aspiration-hazard threshold. Spent ATF is drain-destined to a used-oil collection facility, not storm drains.
No. Modern GM 6- and 8-speed automatics specify Dexron VI, and Lucas's own product data sheet explicitly directs Dexron VI users to a different fluid (Lucas Low Viscosity Synthetic ATF, part 11255/11256). This 10418 product covers Dexron III H and earlier · appropriate for pre-2006 GM automatics. Using it in a Dexron VI transmission risks shift quality and clutch-pack wear because the viscosity and friction profile are different.
No. The 10R80 specifies Mercon ULV (ultra-low viscosity). Lucas 10418 covers Mercon V and earlier · designed for the legacy 4R70W / 5R55 / 6R80 era. The PDS explicitly excludes Mercon LV and SP applications; the same exclusion extends to Mercon ULV. Use the Motorcraft Mercon ULV (XT-12-QULV) for the 10R80.
Only for legacy applications. Lucas 10418 lists Toyota T-III, T-IV, and Honda Z-1 · all superseded specs covering pre-2005 Toyota and pre-2007 Honda automatics. Modern Toyota uses WS (not covered), and modern Honda uses DW-1 or ATF-Z1 successor formulas. Lucas's PDS also notes the fluid is suitable for power steering 'except for Honda/Acura,' a hint that Honda's friction tuning is sensitive and a generic multi-vehicle blend may not match.
No · Lucas explicitly excludes both. CVTs and DCTs use friction-modifier packages incompatible with conventional torque-converter ATF; running 10418 in a CVT can cause belt slip and converter damage. Use the OEM-specified CVT fluid or DCT fluid for those transmissions.
Marketing copy from Lucas Oil, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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