Mixing ZF LifeGuard 6 & Pentosin ATF 1 ??

Kodak · 03-27-2013, 09:26 PM

Hoping someone can answer this one . I own a 325xi, 2006 sedan, completely stock I'm looking to change my ATF fluid , would it be ok to use the Pentosin ATF 1 brand , since all the oil does not come out from the Torque Converter or use the ZF LifeGuard 6 ?

Meeni · 03-28-2013, 08:30 AM

All recommendations everywhere are to use BMW fluid. It is different than other ATF oils. Search a bit you'll find why (I'm just parroting so I don't have the details of the rationale).

F32Fleet · 03-30-2013, 10:11 AM

Use LG6. It's not that expensive since you'll probably only change this once.

gino58 · 04-08-2013, 02:56 PM

I have a 2006 325i with ZF auto trans. I used pentosin atf when I drained the transmission fluid at 51k miles. I'm now 63k, so far everything's good. I plan to do filter/pan change at 100k

Kodak · 04-11-2013, 09:23 PM

Just need to know, if BMW Automatic Transmission oil is M1375.4 as the attached photos shows ,and so is
Pentosin ATF1
ZF LifeGuard 6
Red Line D4 ATF
BMW OEM

Which one would be preferred on a drain & fill for a 2006, 325 xi,auto ?

Sherj · 04-11-2013, 09:26 PM

I found this thread enlightening http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363648

03-27-2013, 09:26 PM	#1
Kodak The Law 64 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 06 325xi, 4dr, Alpine Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC iTrader: (0)	Mixing ZF LifeGuard 6 & Pentosin ATF 1 ?? Hoping someone can answer this one . I own a 325xi, 2006 sedan, completely stock I'm looking to change my ATF fluid , would it be ok to use the Pentosin ATF 1 brand , since all the oil does not come out from the Torque Converter or use the ZF LifeGuard 6 ? __________________ 2006 Alpine ,325xi sedan,Terra, steptronic,Xenon,heated seats,Premium package
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-28-2013, 08:30 AM	#2
Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	All recommendations everywhere are to use BMW fluid. It is different than other ATF oils. Search a bit you'll find why (I'm just parroting so I don't have the details of the rationale).
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-30-2013, 10:11 AM	#3
F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3570 Rep 10,351 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Use LG6. It's not that expensive since you'll probably only change this once.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-08-2013, 02:56 PM	#4
gino58 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2006 325i zsp Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: elk grove, ca iTrader: (0)	I have a 2006 325i with ZF auto trans. I used pentosin atf when I drained the transmission fluid at 51k miles. I'm now 63k, so far everything's good. I plan to do filter/pan change at 100k
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-11-2013, 09:23 PM	#5
Kodak The Law 64 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 06 325xi, 4dr, Alpine Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC iTrader: (0)	Just need to know, if BMW Automatic Transmission oil is M1375.4 as the attached photos shows ,and so is Pentosin ATF1 ZF LifeGuard 6 Red Line D4 ATF BMW OEM Which one would be preferred on a drain & fill for a 2006, 325 xi,auto ? Attached Images __________________ 2006 Alpine ,325xi sedan,Terra, steptronic,Xenon,heated seats,Premium package
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-11-2013, 09:26 PM	#6
Sherj Private First Class 12 Rep 191 Posts Drives: E92 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CNJ iTrader: (3)	I found this thread enlightening http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363648 __________________ If all else fails pull the handbrake.
	Appreciate 0 Quote