Gearbox fluid change

47p2 · #1 31st January 2012, 09:39 AM

Thanks snapdragon, the 'can of worms' syndrome opens when you start trying to save a few shillings of ATF by not buying from the dealer.

I have a Range Rover which I changed the ATF, the dealer charges around £16 per litre for the ATF but with a little research I managed to obtain a 20 litre drum for just under £60 which will allow me a few oil changes.

I might do a 'How to' when I am changing the ATF. That should help others and save them paying over the odds for garages to carry out the work

PsYcHe · #2 31st January 2012, 09:58 AM

audipages.com has a procedure for the D2 gearbox which is very similar... I could also see what ETKA has as a procedure for it.

47p2 · #3 31st January 2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PsYcHe

... I could also see what ETKA has as a procedure for it.

That would be very helpful, thanks

PsYcHe · #4 31st January 2012, 11:45 AM

Can't get the damn thing to create a PDF at the minute, but the procedure seems to be the same as the audipages.com one, just make sure you get the correct bits for yours. Seems to be about 8-9l of ATF in there.

ainarssems · #5 31st January 2012, 11:53 AM

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The fluid is made by Shell, but not marketed by them, only available through Audi, ZF, BMW

I am pretty sure ZF Lifeguard 5 that goes in D2 boxes is LT 71141 made by Esso, not sure about newer ones but I would expect them to be Esso as well

snapdragon · #6 31st January 2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ainarssems

I am pretty sure ZF Lifeguard 5 that goes in D2 boxes is LT 71141 made by Esso, not sure about newer ones but I would expect them to be Esso as well

The ESSO/Exxon is another golden fluid, but not used in any D3 application AFAIK.
It is no longer made, but Exxon/MOBIL market a red all purpose ATF which is supped to replace it and is marked as such.

I don't think these fluids are specified for the D3 auto boxes.

I would stick to ZF or dealer fluid, at least until the D3 is old and on it's last legs.

47p2 · #7 31st January 2012, 09:23 PM

I've found Lifeguard 6 or Shell M-1375.4 which are supposedly the correct fluids, but will need to do a bit more research before making a purchase

47p2 · #8 9th February 2012, 07:48 AM

Interesting article on the ZF 6HP gearboxes here