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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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Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 specifies eye/face protection (EN 166 eyeglasses with side shields) during transfer, the normal DIY use case of pouring or funneling ATF into a transmission. Section 2 carries no eye-hazard GHS code at the mixture level, so this is a splash precaution tied to a named use step rather than a mixture-level eye hazard.
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Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 specifies chemical-resistant gloves (NBR, PVC, or neoprene, 0.4mm minimum thickness, 480-minute breakthrough time) plus protective clothing. Section 11 reports that frequent or prolonged skin contact may cause dermal irritation, and the succinate ester additive carries a skin-sensitization warning (H317, EUH208) at the ingredient level, below the mixture-level classification threshold.
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Only when: in enclosed space · prolonged use
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 states respiratory protection is usually not necessary for this low-volatility fluid (KV40 = 29 mm²/s), and Section 2 carries no mixture-level inhalation hazard code. Section 8.1 does list an occupational oil-mist exposure limit (5 mg/m³), so this is surfaced cautiously for prolonged handling or a poorly ventilated garage rather than dropped from the page.
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No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
PPE tiers translate the manufacturer’s SDS and U.S. regulatory standards. Not professional safety advice. How we report safety.
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 #4 of 18 in Transmission Fluid.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
TL;DR German synthetic ATF with GM DEXRON-VI license J-60331 and Mercedes-Benz 236.41 approval both confirmed directly on the bottle. Built for 2006+ GM automatics and select European vehicles. Two verifiable OEM approvals where most competitors only claim compatibility.
RAVENOL ATF DEXRON VI is made in Germany using synthetic petroleum lubricating base oils (C20-50, hydrotreated neutral). The bottle's front label clearly shows GM Lizenz-Nr. J-60331 and MB-Freigabe 236.41 · two distinct OEM-verified approvals printed in text, not just marketing language. BMW part-number compatibility is also listed on the label. US community data for RAVENOL is limited compared to domestic brands. BITOG threads for this specific product are sparse. Shift quality in reviews is reported as normal.
Right choice for 2006+ GM automatics needing DEXRON-VI and owners of both GM and Mercedes-Benz vehicles who want one licensed product covering both OEM specs. Also fits the BMW part-number applications on the label. Skip if you want a domestic brand with a larger BITOG data set, or if you need MERCON LV coverage alongside DEXRON-VI.
CLP classification: not hazardous at mixture level. California Proposition 65 warning confirmed on the product listing. Dispose of spent ATF at a used-oil collection facility.
No, and this is the exception worth checking before you buy. GM publishes a list of models that do NOT take DEXRON-VI despite falling inside the 2006-and-newer window, including certain Aveo, Epica, Equinox, Optra, Torrent, Vibe, Wave and Astra models and the Saturn CVT applications. DEXRON-VI also does not go into power steering systems or manual transmissions. Check your owner's manual against your exact model and year rather than relying on the model-year shorthand.
Yes. The GM license number J-60331 is printed directly on the bottle label · visible in the main product image. This is the J-series license number issued by GM's Center for Quality Assurance, confirming that RAVENOL has paid for and holds the GM DEXRON-VI license for this formulation.
MB-Freigabe 236.41 (Mercedes-Benz release 236.41) is Mercedes-Benz's OEM specification for automatic transmission fluid used in their older 5-speed and some 7-speed automatics (722.6, 722.9 families). The RAVENOL bottle confirms this approval alongside the GM license.
It is formulated for DEXRON-VI applications, which covers most 2006+ GM automatic transmissions. The GM license J-60331 confirms it has passed GM's certification requirements. Always verify your specific vehicle's fluid specification in the owner's manual or service information.
RAVENOL is a German brand that packages in metric sizes (1L, 5L). One liter is 1.057 US quarts · effectively equivalent for top-offs. For a full drain-and-fill requiring 8+ quarts, you would need multiple liters or look for a larger pack size.
RAVENOL has a much larger presence in European markets than in the US, where domestic brands like Valvoline and ACDelco dominate. For an owner who specifically wants a GM-licensed DEXRON-VI with two confirmed OEM approvals (GM + Mercedes-Benz), RAVENOL ATF is a legitimate choice · the license numbers are real and verifiable.
The listing for Ravenol ATF Dexron VI carries a California Prop 65 warning. Ravenol ATF Dexron VI is a working automotive fluid rather than a passive part, so the warning points at the formulation itself. The manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet is the primary source for what is in it: the hazard classification and the PPE tiers on this page are translated from that sheet, and the full SDS is linked from the safety panel. California requires the warning whenever exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances is possible. It does not name which substance applies to a given product, and it states no dose or risk level, so it is not on its own a measure of how hazardous this fluid is in normal use.
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