Which transmission pan/filter to service the ZF 8HP70?

[ChrisMU]

I was researching this topic for my 2013 Ram, and found an aftermarket aluminum pan made by a company called “PPE.” It’s supposed to be the best, and it better be, considering it costs around $440. It has replacement filters and a drain plug. I have seen negative remarks about the Autotecnica and Dorman replacements. I’m also curious about experiences using the Ravenol fluid vs. the ZF Lifeguard fluid.

 

[mkitchen44339]

$440!? you need to shop around https://www.ebay.com/p/2277811818

 

[ChrisMU]

$440!? you need to shop around https://www.ebay.com/p/2277811818

Thank you. I’ll have to keep eBay in mind. That $440 price was something I saw mentioned in a forum. I hope that guy was pricing the pan with the fluid.

 

[The Critic]

Thank you. I’ll have to keep eBay in mind. That $440 price was something I saw mentioned in a forum. I hope that guy was pricing the pan with the fluid.

Installing one of those is basically saying “void my warranty.”

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I was researching this topic for my 2013 Ram, and found an aftermarket aluminum pan made by a company called “PPE.” It’s supposed to be the best, and it better be, considering it costs around $440. It has replacement filters and a drain plug. I have seen negative remarks about the Autotecnica and Dorman replacements. I’m also curious about experiences using the Ravenol fluid vs. the ZF Lifeguard fluid.

That's 11 cheap plastic pans