Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: MP on August 26, 2021, 12:55:03

Title: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
Post by: MP on August 26, 2021, 12:55:03

What is the best oil for the ZF  5 speed gearbox, what does anyone else use ?

Maurice

Title: Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
Post by: Benz Dr. on August 26, 2021, 14:32:34

I use synthetic ATF.

Title: Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
Post by: 114015 on August 26, 2021, 15:04:00

Support Dan's statement.

This is also what Mercedes recommends. ;)



Achim

Title: Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
Post by: MP on August 26, 2021, 17:44:41

Thank you, is there a particular make or grade?

Title: Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
Post by: MartinK on August 26, 2021, 18:12:09

Hei. I prefer ExxonMobil lubricants. The Mobil1 synthetic ATF https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/products/mobil-1-synthetic-atf/ (https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/products/mobil-1-synthetic-atf/) covers all Dexron requirements. Talk soon. Martin

Title: Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
Post by: MikeSimon on August 26, 2021, 21:21:54

I am not convinced. ATF and Dexron are Automatic Transmission spec standards. They are formulated to work on clutch packs and in torque converters. I want to guess that there are better oils for a manual transmission. Would you use ATF in the rear axle?

Title: Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
Post by: MartinK on August 27, 2021, 06:40:50

Yes, seems weird but the manual mercedes gearbox including the  ZF S5-20 are operating with Automatic transmission fluid. The rear axles are filled with hypoid-lubricant. Talk soon. Martin.

Title: Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
Post by: MikeSimon on August 27, 2021, 12:36:44

Hey Martin: My mother was born in Büdingen. My sister used to own a hotel/restaurant in Nidda. Sorry for the hijack! Once you get away from home, you realize how small the world really is.