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Prices may varyThis product ranks #4 of 15 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.
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.
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