Should I change my Toyota transmission fluid?
Should I change my Toyota transmission fluid?
Toyota recommends that vehicles featuring an automatic transmission have their fluid changed every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Vehicles with manual transmissions should have their fluid changed every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.
When to change the transmission fluid on a ZF?
In most, if not all other vehicles that have the 8 speed ZF transmission, the manufacturer recommends a transmission fluid and filter change at 70,000 to 80,000 miles. This is also the interval that ZF themselves recommend.
Do you need OEM ZF 8 speed fluid?
You don’t need to spend $30.00+ for the OEM ZF Fluids when you have a QuantumBlue Racing ZF 8 speed ATF that has 200 degrees hotter temperature resistance to break down and more robust friction modifiers for these units. We also provide the OEM Filtran, bolts, pipe plug and gasket for 10% over cost!
When to change the fluid in a Mopar Trans?
ZF, the designer and manufacturer of your trans, recommends fluid change at 80,000-120,000km (50k-75k miles) or 8 years…whichever comes first. The shorter interval is for “severe service”. Click to expand… It takes ZF LifeGuard 8 fluid. MOPAR has their own re-branded version. It’s pretty expensive at around $30/quart.
How much does it cost to change transmission fluid?
It takes ZF LifeGuard 8 fluid. MOPAR has their own re-branded version. It’s pretty expensive at around $30/quart. Also, the filter is part of the actual transmission pan so you have to replace the pan as well. That alone costs a bit over $200 at Rockauto.
In most, if not all other vehicles that have the 8 speed ZF transmission, the manufacturer recommends a transmission fluid and filter change at 70,000 to 80,000 miles. This is also the interval that ZF themselves recommend.
You don’t need to spend $30.00+ for the OEM ZF Fluids when you have a QuantumBlue Racing ZF 8 speed ATF that has 200 degrees hotter temperature resistance to break down and more robust friction modifiers for these units. We also provide the OEM Filtran, bolts, pipe plug and gasket for 10% over cost!
What kind of transmission fluid does a ZF LIFEGUARD 8 use?
Anything that matches the specs of ZF Lifeguard 8 should be fine. That includes the Mopar ZF 8&9 speed ATF, part number 68218925AA you listed, as well as Motul ATF VI. The first two can be crazy expensive, but Motul ATF VI can be found for about $10 per liter, shipped.
It takes ZF LifeGuard 8 fluid. MOPAR has their own re-branded version. It’s pretty expensive at around $30/quart. Also, the filter is part of the actual transmission pan so you have to replace the pan as well. That alone costs a bit over $200 at Rockauto.
