From what I know it is different. It is semi synthetic or something like that. Based on a lot of internet reading I have done the only ATF’s that come close and qualify are probably even more pricey than the ATF IV. I get coupons from my dealer and just use their stuff. Have an extended warranty that don’t want to void and even after that not sure if I am willing to risk my transmission to save a few bucks. Now if I was stranded in the middle of nowhere then I will put anything in there and then change it over.