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Lifeguard6 = Mercon SP?
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03-26-2010, 02:36 PM | #45 |
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Not really since you can currently buy Castrol SLX Prof OE (MB229.51) from BMW dealerships. Use what you will IJS.
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02-16-2011, 11:17 AM | #46 |
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So the conclusion is to get Castrol Transmax Z ATF which isn't available in the US?
This is confusing.
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02-16-2011, 02:34 PM | #47 | |
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For 30K mile intervals and no racing: cheap OEM= motorcraft mercon SP For up to 60K mile intervals w/o racing, or 30K miles with racing: Castrol transmax z (if you can find it in the US) pentosin ATF 1 royal purple atf any fluid on ZF TE ML 11B Also please don't ressurect my old threads. PM me instead. Last edited by Turkeybaster115; 02-16-2011 at 02:59 PM.. |
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02-16-2011, 04:24 PM | #50 |
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I'm also wondering if Redline D6 is an option. Not only is it compatible with Mercon SP, but they specifically name the 6HP26 transmission in their recommendation.
I like that they have group V base stock.
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02-16-2011, 09:28 PM | #53 |
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Redline, like royal purple might be ok, but they are both making claims on their spec sheet. Transmission fluids have to have certain additives, that do different things. The problem with domestics like royal purple and redline, is that they may be lacking some additives that the approved fluids have, so they should be fine, but there is a risk, hence the royal purple warning you noted. To stay safe use either motor mercon SP, which is what our OEM fluid is, or if you want longer drain fills, and/or racing performance stick to all the fluids on ZF's(the manufacturer) TE ML 11B. search for the list online. It should be available as a .pdf. The two stand outs on that list are castrol transmax z, and pentosin atf 1. The latter being what us "yankees" can buy.
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02-17-2011, 03:00 PM | #54 | |
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Which means as long as we have a good base stock like Redline, we'd be good to go for most any environment. Thoughts?
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02-17-2011, 03:54 PM | #55 | |
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The problem with your logic is this notion of "mercon SP certification". What process did redline go through to ensure compatability with the shell fluid? You can try redline, and it might be ok, but you would be experimenting. Does USA made redline D6, or even royal purple for that matter: -Certify seal compatability? -Certify protection against rust and corrosion, in a european manufactured trans? -have the right friction modifiers to ensure friction durability? the reason why I lean towards transmax Z, or pentosin, is because ZF took the guess work out of it, and tested them along with quite a few other fluids, and ranked them based on drain fill intervals, i.e: TE ML 11A or B. transmax Z, and pentosin, are also TE ML 14C, and voith extended drain certified. Voith makes mass transit busses in europe, so they are both great for your high torque diessel. |
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02-17-2011, 10:07 PM | #56 | |
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02-24-2011, 09:31 PM | #58 | |
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I feel you on the 'certification' part. With most any brand.
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02-24-2011, 09:49 PM | #59 |
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'05 and up Lincoln Navigators use the 6HP26.
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Look at the price of an F-150 King Ranch or F-250 Super duty diesel with leather. I think it's more about functionality, if anything. Even that is too much of a generalization. We're off topic though.
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03-06-2012, 05:16 PM | #62 |
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http://www.motul.com/system/product_...pdf?1290086772
http://www.motul-canada.com/en/produ...TI_ATF_NEW.pdf Motul Multi ATF tech spec sheet. It meets, and is recommended for Shell M-1375.4 standard. Plus, Turner Motorsport has them for $12.49/liter. I got 7 shipped for $99.95. Just realized thread was a year old...well anyways Last edited by hillhucker; 03-06-2012 at 05:38 PM.. |
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04-15-2012, 09:31 AM | #63 | |
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This is exactly what my ZF engineer is stating, only use ZF approved fluids. Period. Additives is the main reason and the amount of testing they have conducted with the 6hp21... Why would you not want to follow their advice? That's my question.... a fluid that did well in the past for a certain gearbox does not guarentee anything about another gearbox, even from the same gearbox firm. And do not believe the fluid suppliers, they just want to increase their market size...
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03-26-2013, 12:14 PM | #64 |
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Hi 'Turkeybaster',just want to make sure that I am able to use/mix the 'Pentosin ATF 1' in my transmission if I do an oil change, since some of the old ZF LifeGuard 6 remains in the Torque converter.
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Check this out, FULL synthetic for ~$6/quart, and even specifically says our transmission.
http://www.carquestprofessionals.com...%206.10.13.pdf |
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MERCON SP....Anyone has used this yet in their ZF tranny??
Followed with interest this thread and have done the first oil change and filter change with Pentosin but want to do another next week but am short of the Pentosin and cannot find anymore in Canada so am thinking to add two liters Mercon SP to the 5 ltr Pentosin I am going to put in the 6HP26.
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