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MP

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ZF 5 Speed gearbox
« on: August 26, 2021, 12:55:03 »
What is the best oil for the ZF  5 speed gearbox, what does anyone else use ?

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Benz Dr.

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Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2021, 14:32:34 »
I use synthetic ATF.
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Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2021, 15:04:00 »
Support Dan's statement.

This is also what Mercedes recommends. ;)



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Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2021, 17:44:41 »
Thank you, is there a particular make or grade?
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Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
« Reply #4 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/ covers all Dexron requirements. Talk soon. Martin
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Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
« Reply #5 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?
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Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: ZF 5 Speed gearbox
« Reply #7 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.
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