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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: MP on January 27, 2023, 12:24:26

Title: Which oil in ZF
Post by: MP on January 27, 2023, 12:24:26

Which oil do any members use in their ZF 5 speed gearbox ?

Title: Re: Which oil in ZF
Post by: Benz Dr. on January 27, 2023, 16:03:51

I use synthetic ATF in mine.

Title: Re: Which oil in ZF
Post by: Atazman on January 27, 2023, 18:44:38

Pennzoil ATF (GM and Mercon)

Title: Re: Which oil in ZF
Post by: MP on January 28, 2023, 09:35:49

Does it have to be Dexron 2

Title: Re: Which oil in ZF
Post by: Benz Dr. on January 28, 2023, 15:47:52

Quote from: mazmonza on January 28, 2023, 09:35:49

Does it have to be Dexron 2

Not sure about that but it should be red.  :)

Title: Re: Which oil in ZF
Post by: MikeSimon on January 28, 2023, 18:13:27

Quote from: Benz Dr. on January 28, 2023, 15:47:52

Not sure about that but it should be red.  :)

Some ATFs are green....

Title: Re: Which oil in ZF
Post by: Benz Dr. on January 28, 2023, 18:27:51

Quote from: MikeSimon on January 28, 2023, 18:13:27

Some ATFs are green....

Yes, and some are blue for hydrac transmissions but most modern ATF is red. Any ATF should work, but a ZF 5 speed is an extremely rare and valuable unit which really doesn't hold a lot of lubricant, so I use the best I can find which is a synthetic.

Title: Re: Which oil in ZF
Post by: MP on January 28, 2023, 18:42:16

Are you willing to say which one?

Title: Re: Which oil in ZF
Post by: Benz Dr. on January 28, 2023, 18:53:11

Quote from: mazmonza on January 28, 2023, 18:42:16

Are you willing to say which one?

Sure. AMSOIL, Quaker State, Royal Purple, etc.  Most are expensive but you only need about two liters so it's not a big thing. I also use synthetic lubes in the entire car. Engine, transmission, rear axle, power steering, grease. Lubes are pretty cheap compared to engine rebuilds or any other part of your car.

Title: Re: Which oil in ZF
Post by: MP on January 29, 2023, 09:15:10

Thank you for that