mopar brand is LG9I selected Lifeguard 8 because I remember reading that it is the same as Mopar brand. It's readily available in "kits" through Amazon.
Plus, it's gotta be cheaper than boutique oils.
Hm. I’m sure the top tec 1800 is very similar to other atfs. I’ve seen a lot of good success on the Ram forums. But I like how the Liquimoly is clear colorZF is German and so is LiquiMoly, one would infer that this company may have better access to ZF specs.
ZF is German and so is LiquiMoly, one would infer that this company may have better access to ZF specs.
I will not be considering this. It’s the same price as LG8I don't think that's easier for a German company as it's to anyone else. Simply spoken,
just obtain a sample of ZF LifeguardFluid 8 a have a comprehensive lab analysis done.
Don't miss to have Ravenol ATF 8HP Fluid in contemplation:
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RAVENOL ATF 8HP Fluid
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Especially with lifetime guarantee by FCP Euro.LG8 included in a kit from FCP for BMW F-series applications is just over $200USD. For something done every 100k km (as strongly recommended by ZF regardless of what the vehicle manufacturer says) and all the parts are OE, that's good enough for me. No wondering about mixing fluids. No wondering if the friction modifiers are just right. No worrying about the 50% original fluid remaining in the unit.
I haven't seen much info out there where there are claims that ZF8 isn't up to the task. There are also plenty of units being treated as "lifetime fill" that go hundreds of thousands on it...
EDIT: My apologies costs have gone up since COVID. At FCP for my F10 it's $189 for a LM kit and $309 for an all-ZF kit. (pan/filter, 7 qt fluid and bolts) Personally I'm OK with an additional $120 every 100k especially with no evidence that LM is "better". I don't believe I found an LG8 price as good as FCPs but I stopped looking years ago.
I don't have a problem with Maxlife at all. I have seen a lot of good success with itIf you don't like Maxlife, Castrol Full Synthetic is also a good choice
that clear color is the seller, these stupid red dyes i cant accurately see how degraded the fluid is.Hm. I’m sure the top tec 1800 is very similar to other atfs. I’ve seen a lot of good success on the Ram forums. But I like how the Liquimoly is clear color
It’s meant to clarify source of leaks … I’d rather have it but not at the expense of dealer knowing I did not use a fluid that was mediocre and over priced like ZF …that clear color is the seller, these stupid red dyes i cant accurately see how degraded the fluid is.
LOL brown and black colors? Now i really cant tell how degraded it is!…
I have seen plenty ATF that was red but now brown or black …
We had a 2013 Cruze … after 40k you thought you pulled the wrong drain plug …LOL brown and black colors? Now i really cant tell how degraded it is!