2025-01-15 · 5 min read
Proton Exora ATF Malaysia — 6AT vs CVTi
Exora 6AT: ATF every 20,000 km. 6AT is reliable. Exora CVTi (early): CVT fluid every 20,000 km. CVTi was problematic — if shudder/slip, rebuild risk. Avoid buying CVTi above 20,000 km. Always confirm variant before fluid change.
- 6AT: use Proton-approved ATF (Dexron VI equivalent); every 20,000 km;
- CVTi (early): specific Proton CVT fluid — NOT Toyota WS, NOT Dexron; every 20,000 km;
Proton Gearbox Fluid — Malaysia Guide
Proton models use different transmissions: Saga/Persona use a 4-speed auto (Dexron III ATF) or 5-speed manual; X50/X70/X90 use a 7-speed dry dual-clutch (7DCT) requiring Geely-spec DCT fluid — NOT standard ATF. The 7DCT is sensitive to fluid degradation; change every 20,000 km. Clutch adaptation reset is sometimes needed after fluid change — only a Proton-equipped scanner (PTSS) can do this properly.