Valvoline Extended Protection ATF .... ZF 8 speed

[kitchbow]

Anyone running Valvoline Extended Protection ATF in the ZF 8 speed? How's it going? thinking of doing a ppe pan in the spring wondering if it's worth it over the maxlife I'm running now

 

[goingplacesanddoingstuff]

I’m running HPL Green Cold Climate in a ZF 9 speed and happy with it. Not the same in either case but a data point nonetheless.

 

[User_19876]

Anyone running Valvoline Extended Protection ATF in the ZF 8 speed? How's it going? thinking of doing a ppe pan in the spring wondering if it's worth it over the maxlife I'm running now

I am at 16k miles, so not anywhere near servicing my ZF. I’m looking at the PPE and the Ravenol. Keep us posted whatever you decide to do.

 

[f355spider]

No one uses the factory ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid?

 

[Hemogoblin]

I dropped my pan, changed filter, and filled with Valvoline Extended Protection on my gladiator a few hundred miles back at 32,xxx miles. The Mopar/ZF fluid that came out was the consistency of water, at best. Shifts fine after the changeover and temps are normal. I can’t imagine I’ll be going back to the ZF/Mopar fluids.

 

[skaughtz]

I’m running HPL Green Cold Climate in a ZF 9 speed and happy with it. Not the same in either case but a data point nonetheless.

How long have you been running the HPL? From what I have read, the ZF 9 fluid is a super-low viscosity and the only aftermarket fluid that has been specifically formulated for it is Pentosin.

I would love to not pay the premium for the OEM fluid, but I am hesitant with how sensitive and finicky I have read about the ZF 9 being overall in general.

 

[GW.]

I dropped my pan, changed filter, and filled with VEP on my gladiator a few hundred miles back at 32,xxx miles. The Mopar/ZF fluid that came out was the consistency of water, at best. Shifts fine after the changeover and temps are normal. I can’t imagine I’ll be going back to the ZF/Mopar fluids.

Thanks! Good to know it works.

 

[4wd]

No one uses the factory ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid?

I do - got it for $20/L on eBay …

 

[goingplacesanddoingstuff]

How long have you been running the HPL? From what I have read, the ZF 9 fluid is a super-low viscosity and the only aftermarket fluid that has been specifically formulated for it is Pentosin.

I would love to not pay the premium for the OEM fluid, but I am hesitant with how sensitive and finicky I have read about the ZF 9 being overall in general.

About 7,000 miles. Zero issues so far, it shifts great.

 

[tongchwen]

No one uses the factory ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid?

i did for my first 2 drain and fill, now i change to shell spirax s6 atf x

 

[svtrit]

I ordered Mopar 8/9 speed fluid for mine. I have some maxlife on the shelf, so I could top off with that if 7 quarts doesn’t cover the spill and fill with filter for my 2020 Wrangler.

 

[motorcity]

Rock Auto carries the Pentosin for a reasonable price. Which i used in a Honda Passport with no issues. Also recently put the Liquid Moly in our Gr Cherokee from FCP Euro, with their ZF pan, the transmission seems to shift smoother.

 

[vipergg]

No one uses the factory ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid?

You certainly can but it is like $20-25 a quart . Most people are looking at the cost .

 

[f355spider]

You certainly can but it is like $20-25 a quart . Most people are looking at the cost .

I buy it from FCP Euro and return it after each change for credit back...along with the filter kit and gasket.
They lifetime warranty almost everything, including fluids.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guarantee

 

[slacktide_bitog]

No one uses the factory ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid?

Not when it's over $30/qt

A gallon of Maxlife is cheaper than a quart of Lifeguard

 

[f355spider]

Not when it's over $30/qt

A gallon of Maxlife is cheaper than a quart of Lifeguard

FCP Euro, one and done. I send it back and get store credit. Use pirateship.com for inexpensive return shipping. So my second and all subsequent services only cost me the return shipping. ($20) This includes the fill and drain plugs, gasket, filter kit and o-rings.

I return the differential fluid, fill and drain plugs also.

 

[nwjones18]

You certainly can but it is like $20-25 a quart . Most people are looking at the cost .

https://a.co/d/05P11DGf

$94 for 6qts

 

[clinebarger]

FCP Euro, one and done. I send it back and get store credit. Use pirateship.com for inexpensive return shipping. So my second and all subsequent services only cost me the return shipping. ($20) This includes the fill and drain plugs, gasket, filter kit and o-rings.

I return the differential fluid, fill and drain plugs also.

And you see nothing wrong with returning consumable maintenance items?

 

[SEBZX79]

And you see nothing wrong with returning consumable maintenance items?

Not to a company that encourages for you to do so. It's their policy not ours.
Been doing it for years and it works great

 

[SEBZX79]

I have been using LM tec1800 in my BMWs zf8s with great results.