Melb: Best place to purchase ATF?

Fuji · 11-24-2014, 05:23 AM

Hi Guys,

Just want to get an opinion on the best place(s) to buy some ATF for a transmission service? I'm having a hard time finding anyone who sells it!

Thanks,
Fuji

naynay · 11-24-2014, 07:40 AM

autobarn?

iRoik · 11-24-2014, 08:08 AM

Supercheap Auto/Autobarn, anywhere really.

e.g. - http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl....aspx?id=60201

Personally I went with Liqui Moly.

Most of the auto stores' websites are pretty inaccurate, outdated or lack information so just call up or visit. Lots of options.

totti84 · 11-24-2014, 03:36 PM

performancelub.com - Harry is based in Melbourne too

Coupes33 · 11-24-2014, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuji

Hi Guys,

Just want to get an opinion on the best place(s) to buy some ATF for a transmission service? I'm having a hard time finding anyone who sells it!

Thanks,
Fuji

The ZF auto transmission (GA6HP19Z) in a 335 requires LifeGuard 6 ATF which I have never seen in Autobarn or Supercheap. In Brisbane, I bought 7 litres from Motospecs. It is not cheap as it cost $257. It would be twice that price at BMW.

Fuji · 11-26-2014, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coupes33

The ZF auto transmission (GA6HP19Z) in a 335 requires LifeGuard 6 ATF which I have never seen in Autobarn or Supercheap. In Brisbane, I bought 7 litres from Motospecs. It is not cheap as it cost $257. It would be twice that price at BMW.

That's exactly why I asked! Not sure where to get Lifeguard 6 in Melb, or than the dealers

Fuji · 12-07-2014, 09:35 PM

Just contacted Supercheap Auto about Lifeguard 6 and their recommendation was Nulon.

http://www.nulon.com.au/support/spec...ions-list/198/

At $54.88 per 4L bottle it's a cheaper alternative! Has anyone given it a go before?

Thanks 😂

Coupes33 · 12-08-2014, 12:56 AM

Personally, I believe it would be very risky to go away from Lifeguard 6 ATF as that is the fluid recommended by ZF for the 335i auto. A couple hundred dollars for ATF every 4 yrs or so (based on 20,000km/yr) is cheaper than $6,000 for a new transmission. I bought Lifeguard 6 from Motospecs. I see they are in Melbourne so they may be worth a call.

MOTOSPECS
4 Blissington St
Springvale 3171
Ph 03 95403419

Fuji · 12-08-2014, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coupes33

Personally, I believe it would be very risky to go away from Lifeguard 6 ATF as that is the fluid recommended by ZF for the 335i auto. A couple hundred dollars for ATF every 4 yrs or so (based on 20,000km/yr) is cheaper than $6,000 for a new transmission. I bought Lifeguard 6 from Motospecs. I see they are in Melbourne so they may be worth a call.

MOTOSPECS
4 Blissington St
Springvale 3171
Ph 03 95403419

Thanks mate, I'll look into the place you recommended as it's very local to me!

Nulon is rated to meet ZF Lifeguard 6 - that's why I wanted to know if anyone has tried it.also, I don't own a 335i

wbx · 12-08-2014, 07:10 PM

how many litres does a 320i need, and where are you buying your filter from?

TK323 · 12-08-2014, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuji

Thanks mate, I'll look into the place you recommended as it's very local to me!

Nulon is rated to meet ZF Lifeguard 6 - that's why I wanted to know if anyone has tried it.also, I don't own a 335i

Your car could have the GM built steptronic auto,part no. GA6L45R.
If so you will require Dexron VI fluid and not the ZF lifeguard.
Castrol and penrite supply this fluid,as well as bmw.
Try doing a check on realoem,that should give you all the info
your looking for. All the best.

donR · 12-09-2014, 04:24 AM

How often should we be changing transmission fluid?

DR-JEKL · 12-09-2014, 05:34 AM

I used redline D4 ATF and its been great!

You can buy it quite cheap from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-30504...rds=redline+d4

Use the redline vehicle lubrication guide found on their website to check what fluid is required for your vehicle.

Fuji · 12-11-2014, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbx

how many litres does a 320i need, and where are you buying your filter from?

Buying my pan with inbuilt filter from clickable auto. They are reasonable at 140!

Fuji · 12-11-2014, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liteonled

How often should we be changing transmission fluid?

Every 100k is good practice! Or whenever the trans seal sleeve fails

Fuji · 12-13-2014, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3234ME

Your car could have the GM built steptronic auto,part no. GA6L45R.
If so you will require Dexron VI fluid and not the ZF lifeguard.
Castrol and penrite supply this fluid,as well as bmw.
Try doing a check on realoem,that should give you all the info
your looking for. All the best.

Are you sure about this? I checked RealOEM and it lists ZF GA6HP19Z as the auto transmission.

TK323 · 12-14-2014, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuji

Are you sure about this? I checked RealOEM and it lists ZF GA6HP19Z as the auto transmission.

Sorry about that.i thought that the ZF auto trans was exclusive to the 335i.
and that all other e90's and e92's like my e90 323i had the GM built trans.
Obviously not the case.
Anyway,good luck with the service.you could try ECS Tuning in america for some of the parts you're after. Cheers.

TK323 · 12-14-2014, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuji

Are you sure about this? I checked RealOEM and it lists ZF GA6HP19Z as the auto transmission.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328..._Transmission/

Fuji · 12-15-2014, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3234ME

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328..._Transmission/

Cheers mate - very helpful!

Forgot I could search the transmission code on ECS too... They don't have E90 320i in the US, so it can become a little confusing!

Last question - approximately how much ATF would I need to fill the transmission? I can't find this info published anywhere.

TK323 · 12-15-2014, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuji

Cheers mate - very helpful!

Forgot I could search the transmission code on ECS too... They don't have E90 320i in the US, so it can become a little confusing!

Last question - approximately how much ATF would I need to fill the transmission? I can't find this info published anywhere.

This video should be helpful. Cheers.

11-24-2014, 05:23 AM	#1
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Fuji Lieutenant 96 Rep 577 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Melbourne, Victoria iTrader: (0)	Just contacted Supercheap Auto about Lifeguard 6 and their recommendation was Nulon. http://www.nulon.com.au/support/spec...ions-list/198/ At $54.88 per 4L bottle it's a cheaper alternative! Has anyone given it a go before? Thanks 😂
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Coupes33 Major 374 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 2006 335i, 2017 Audi S3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	Personally, I believe it would be very risky to go away from Lifeguard 6 ATF as that is the fluid recommended by ZF for the 335i auto. A couple hundred dollars for ATF every 4 yrs or so (based on 20,000km/yr) is cheaper than $6,000 for a new transmission. I bought Lifeguard 6 from Motospecs. I see they are in Melbourne so they may be worth a call. MOTOSPECS 4 Blissington St Springvale 3171 Ph 03 95403419
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DR-JEKL Major General 898 Rep 6,285 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	I used redline D4 ATF and its been great! You can buy it quite cheap from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-30504...rds=redline+d4 Use the redline vehicle lubrication guide found on their website to check what fluid is required for your vehicle.
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