ZF 8HP (8HP45 / 8HP50 / 8HP70 / 8HP75): 8-Speed ZF 8HP Torque-Converter Automatic Transmission

Q: What transmission fluid and how many liters for ZF 8HP (8HP45 / 8HP50 / 8HP70 / 8HP75)?

Do převodovky ZF 8HP (8HP45 / 8HP50 / 8HP70 / 8HP75) (8-Speed ZF 8HP Torque-Converter Automatic Transmission) patří olej specifikace: ZF LifeguardFluid 8 (green fluid, BMW 83 22 2 152 426 / VW G 060 162 A2). Exact Oil Capacity při výměně: 6.0 – 7.0 L (gravity drain & fill with plastic oil pan and integrated filter) / 9.0 – 10.5 L (dynamic flush).

Q: Kdy měnit olej v převodovce ZF 8HP (8HP45 / 8HP50 / 8HP70 / 8HP75)?

Recommended Service Interval oleje pro ZF 8HP (8HP45 / 8HP50 / 8HP70 / 8HP75): Gearbox manufacturer ZF officially specifies changing the fluid and filter pan every 60,000 – 80,000 km or 8 years (despite carmakers claiming 'lifetime fill'!).

Vehicles equipped with this transmission: BMW 1, 2, 3 Series (F30/G20), 4, 5 Series (F10/G30), X1, X3, X5, Audi A4/A6/A8/Q5/Q7 Tiptronic, VW Touareg, Alfa Romeo Giulia/Stelvio

🛢️ Required Transmission Fluid Spec

ZF LifeguardFluid 8 (green fluid, BMW 83 22 2 152 426 / VW G 060 162 A2)

💧 Exact Fluid Capacity in Liters

6.0 – 7.0 L (gravity drain & fill with plastic oil pan and integrated filter) / 9.0 – 10.5 L (dynamic flush)

⏱️ Recommended Service Interval

Gearbox manufacturer ZF officially specifies changing the fluid and filter pan every 60,000 – 80,000 km or 8 years (despite carmakers claiming 'lifetime fill'!).

⚠️ Symptoms of Old Fluid or Wear

Harsh bump when braking to a stop (2→1 downshift), RPM hunting at steady cruise (worn torque converter lock-up clutch), shift flare/delay.