ZF lifeguard 6 Atf
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Turner Motorsports has it for ~$25 a liter.
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-12618-automatic-transmission-fluid-6-speed-m-13754-1-liter/
I would probably opt for Red Line D6 at $12.95 a quart.
https://www.redlineoil.com/d6-atf
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-12618-automatic-transmission-fluid-6-speed-m-13754-1-liter/
I would probably opt for Red Line D6 at $12.95 a quart.
https://www.redlineoil.com/d6-atf
You can use Maxlife
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
It is what I used for my ZF.
You can use Maxlife
It is what I used for my ZF.
Just Google it and you can find several sources selling at ~$20/qt.
I ran Dex VI + Lubegard Platinum with no issues in my 6HP.
This kit will have everything you need for a PROPER fluid/filter service on your ZF 6-speed:
https://www.thectsc.com/products/oil-change-kit-for-bmw-hyundai-187-61.html
6 bottles of fluid, a new oil pan (the filter is built into the pan), new one-time use bolts, new sealing sleeve and a new fill plug.
https://www.thectsc.com/products/oil-change-kit-for-bmw-hyundai-187-61.html
6 bottles of fluid, a new oil pan (the filter is built into the pan), new one-time use bolts, new sealing sleeve and a new fill plug.
I've had Pentosin ATF1 in mine for the last 12,000 miles with no issues. I would have tried maxlife, but from the research I did the viscosity of the Pentosin was closer to lifeguard 6.
Originally Posted by charmer37
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
Maxlife works in ZF 6 speed transmissions?
According to slacktide_bitog (and some other folks on here), all stepped-gear automatics should be filled with Maxlife or the cheapest available "synthetic" universal ATF. Supposedly, there is no difference in ATF specs and it is all the same stuff....
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
Maxlife works in ZF 6 speed transmissions?
According to slacktide_bitog (and some other folks on here), all stepped-gear automatics should be filled with Maxlife or the cheapest available "synthetic" universal ATF. Supposedly, there is no difference in ATF specs and it is all the same stuff....
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Here are some different options from FCPEuro.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-auto-trans-service-kit-ga6hp19z-24152333907kt1
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-ga6hp19z-auto-trans-service-kit-liqui-moly-24152333907kt1
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-ga6hp19z-auto-trans-service-kit-24152333907kt
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-auto-trans-service-kit-ga6hp19z-24152333907kt1
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-ga6hp19z-auto-trans-service-kit-liqui-moly-24152333907kt1
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-ga6hp19z-auto-trans-service-kit-24152333907kt
Originally Posted by The Critic
Originally Posted by charmer37
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
Maxlife works in ZF 6 speed transmissions?
According to slacktide_bitog (and some other folks on here), all stepped-gear automatics should be filled with Maxlife or the cheapest available "synthetic" universal ATF. Supposedly, there is no difference in ATF specs and it is all the same stuff....
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4547086/1
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4390806/'Broad_Spectrum'_ATF,_how_does#Post4390806
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/4235914/Searchpage/3/Main/260972/Words/%2BMaxlife+%2B/Search/true/re-mixing-dexron-fluids#Post4235914
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1238331#post19588570
Originally Posted by charmer37
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
Maxlife works in ZF 6 speed transmissions?
According to slacktide_bitog (and some other folks on here), all stepped-gear automatics should be filled with Maxlife or the cheapest available "synthetic" universal ATF. Supposedly, there is no difference in ATF specs and it is all the same stuff....
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4547086/1
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4390806/'Broad_Spectrum'_ATF,_how_does#Post4390806
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/4235914/Searchpage/3/Main/260972/Words/%2BMaxlife+%2B/Search/true/re-mixing-dexron-fluids#Post4235914
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1238331#post19588570
Originally Posted by charmer37
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
Maxlife works in ZF 6 speed transmissions?
Yes it does. But take into consideration that ZF6 is true synthetic gear oil. It is expensive, but IMO it is worth.
Unless you are doing flush (which you should not) use ZF6 so you do not mix oils. It is transmission oil and you are not changing it often.
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
Maxlife works in ZF 6 speed transmissions?
Yes it does. But take into consideration that ZF6 is true synthetic gear oil. It is expensive, but IMO it is worth.
Unless you are doing flush (which you should not) use ZF6 so you do not mix oils. It is transmission oil and you are not changing it often.
ZF6 is a mineral oil.
Mercon SP is the same oil (made in the USA) by Shell for Ford.
ZF6/Mercon SP may have been special in the early 00's, but not anymore.
Mercon SP is the same oil (made in the USA) by Shell for Ford.
ZF6/Mercon SP may have been special in the early 00's, but not anymore.
Originally Posted by The Critic
This kit will have everything you need for a PROPER fluid/filter service on your ZF 6-speed:
https://www.thectsc.com/products/oil-change-kit-for-bmw-hyundai-187-61.html
6 bottles of fluid, a new oil pan (the filter is built into the pan), new one-time use bolts, new sealing sleeve and a new fill plug.
I second this !! IIRC the owner of the site is a former ZF engineer.
OP: The fluid is Shell M 1375.4 and marketed as Lifeguard 6 / Mercon SP.
This kit will have everything you need for a PROPER fluid/filter service on your ZF 6-speed:
https://www.thectsc.com/products/oil-change-kit-for-bmw-hyundai-187-61.html
6 bottles of fluid, a new oil pan (the filter is built into the pan), new one-time use bolts, new sealing sleeve and a new fill plug.
I second this !! IIRC the owner of the site is a former ZF engineer.
OP: The fluid is Shell M 1375.4 and marketed as Lifeguard 6 / Mercon SP.
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Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by charmer37
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
Maxlife works in ZF 6 speed transmissions?
Yes it does. But take into consideration that ZF6 is true synthetic gear oil. It is expensive, but IMO it is worth.
Unless you are doing flush (which you should not) use ZF6 so you do not mix oils. It is transmission oil and you are not changing it often.
ZF6 is not a synthetic. Where are you finding this Malarkey?
Originally Posted by charmer37
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
Maxlife works in ZF 6 speed transmissions?
Yes it does. But take into consideration that ZF6 is true synthetic gear oil. It is expensive, but IMO it is worth.
Unless you are doing flush (which you should not) use ZF6 so you do not mix oils. It is transmission oil and you are not changing it often.
ZF6 is not a synthetic. Where are you finding this Malarkey?
Originally Posted by The Critic
This kit will have everything you need for a PROPER fluid/filter service on your ZF 6-speed:
https://www.thectsc.com/products/oil-change-kit-for-bmw-hyundai-187-61.html
6 bottles of fluid, a new oil pan (the filter is built into the pan), new one-time use bolts, new sealing sleeve and a new fill plug.
Yeah a deacades old obsolete fluid.
This kit will have everything you need for a PROPER fluid/filter service on your ZF 6-speed:
https://www.thectsc.com/products/oil-change-kit-for-bmw-hyundai-187-61.html
6 bottles of fluid, a new oil pan (the filter is built into the pan), new one-time use bolts, new sealing sleeve and a new fill plug.
Yeah a deacades old obsolete fluid.
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
You can use Maxlife
I dunno about using maxlife in a bmw.. I do not a agree with 1 size fits all for ATF aka Universal ATF nor do many Transmission proffesionals and atf makers.... Did you see the video Idemitsu made and posted on you tube?
Well if not you should see this.. Also perhaps if you are low to add 1 quart of a universal ATF like MaxLife is okay however a drain and fill is not advisable.
toyota at is different then bmw and is differnet then nissan ect ect.. Watch the video and see if the experts are wrong and max life is right.
You can use Maxlife
I dunno about using maxlife in a bmw.. I do not a agree with 1 size fits all for ATF aka Universal ATF nor do many Transmission proffesionals and atf makers.... Did you see the video Idemitsu made and posted on you tube?
Well if not you should see this.. Also perhaps if you are low to add 1 quart of a universal ATF like MaxLife is okay however a drain and fill is not advisable.
toyota at is different then bmw and is differnet then nissan ect ect.. Watch the video and see if the experts are wrong and max life is right.
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