I will definitely prefer aftermarket fluid but those specific to NS-3, not multi version type. CVT only being popular starting around 10+ years.
NS-3 only being introduced around 2013/2014. So aftermarket fluid for NS-3 just being introduced.
Like I said in previous post, selling X container load of one fluid is better than half this number if you have specific fluid for NS-2 and NS-3. Castrol only need to product one type covering multiple versions, hence price will be cheaper due to economy of scale.
But this means that company like valvoline, eneos etc that product version specific to NS-3 must have a technical reason.
Also I think aftermarket companies will make NS-3 equivalent better than the original in order to compete. But those who chose aftermarket fluid do not expect it to last a lifetime, hence the longevity(lifetime) of aftermarket fluid is not a concern.
But we will know in the next 10 years, just like the previous ATF in the 70s. Proven NS-3 fluid king will be crowned then.
NS-3 only being introduced around 2013/2014. So aftermarket fluid for NS-3 just being introduced.
Like I said in previous post, selling X container load of one fluid is better than half this number if you have specific fluid for NS-2 and NS-3. Castrol only need to product one type covering multiple versions, hence price will be cheaper due to economy of scale.
But this means that company like valvoline, eneos etc that product version specific to NS-3 must have a technical reason.
Also I think aftermarket companies will make NS-3 equivalent better than the original in order to compete. But those who chose aftermarket fluid do not expect it to last a lifetime, hence the longevity(lifetime) of aftermarket fluid is not a concern.
But we will know in the next 10 years, just like the previous ATF in the 70s. Proven NS-3 fluid king will be crowned then.