Shell Spirax S6 ATF D971
A premium technology automatic transmission fluid from Shell’s Spirax S6 ATF range, designed for the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz 9-speed automatic transmissions (9G-Tronic); developed as an initial-fill and service-fill fluid for this generation of fuel-economy optimised transmissions, and must not be used in older Mercedes-Benz 5- and 7-speed automatic transmissions requiring MB-Approvals 236.10, 236.12, 236.14 or 236.15.
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A premium technology automatic transmission fluid from Shell’s Spirax S6 ATF range, designed for the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz 9-speed automatic transmissions (9G-Tronic); developed as an initial-fill and service-fill fluid for this generation of fuel-economy optimised transmissions, and must not be used in older Mercedes-Benz 5- and 7-speed automatic transmissions requiring MB-Approvals 236.10, 236.12, 236.14 or 236.15.
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