|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
Lifeguard6 = Mercon SP?
|
|
10-23-2013, 11:31 AM | #67 | |
Lieutenant General
3587
Rep 10,356
Posts |
Quote:
ATF1 btw is only spec'd for Lifeguard 5 (TE-ML 11B). More specifically the ZF 5HP18. LG6 doesn't appear on the 11B list. I wonder why Pentosin hasn't updated their ATF1 spec? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-23-2013, 02:18 PM | #68 | |
Enlisted Member
3
Rep 42
Posts
Drives: 545i,2017XC90,2018F15 X5 35iM
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
|
Quote:
Are you saying that Pentosin ATF1 is not to be used in a 6HP26 transmission? If that's a positive should go and replace it (all 6 ltrs) with the MERCON? and do the drain/refill one more time after that again to get rid of the BMW ZF lifetime and Pentosin mix?? Oh and since my sig is not coming thru, 2004 545i is what I am driving. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-23-2013, 03:35 PM | #69 | |
Lieutenant General
3587
Rep 10,356
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-23-2013, 04:23 PM | #70 |
Enlisted Member
3
Rep 42
Posts
Drives: 545i,2017XC90,2018F15 X5 35iM
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
|
According to the Pentosin catalog:
545I V8 4.4L 2004-2005 Anti-Freeze: NF-G11; 1.5 L............................... 8114117 Auto. Trans. Fluid: ATF1; 1 L.......................... 1058107 Auto. Trans. Fluid: ATF1; 5 L.......................... 1058206 Auto. Trans. Fluid: ATF1; 20 L......................... 1058219 Auto. Trans. Fluid: ATF1; 60 L......................... 1058303 Auto. Trans. Fluid: ATF1; 210 L........................ 1058305 And from what I have read many people have used this fluid in E60 6HP26 transmissions, so I am not worried about using the ATF 1, as it is equivalent to the OEM BMW/ZF fluid, but am now unable to get the required two liters to do the additional oil change and therefore needs to either add something else OR start all over again and bite the bullet with the $tealer fluid or MERCON SP if I have the nerve to go there......LOL
__________________
2004 545i and then 2017 XC90 and now 2018 F15 X35i Msport
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-24-2013, 06:29 AM | #71 |
Enlisted Member
3
Rep 42
Posts
Drives: 545i,2017XC90,2018F15 X5 35iM
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
|
And since the Lincoln Navigators use the same tran 6HP26 and use MERCON SP would this not be the same fluid as OEM BMW fluid AKA ZF LG6..........
So I would assume it is safe to mix in my situation. I can get it for $11. ltr.
__________________
2004 545i and then 2017 XC90 and now 2018 F15 X35i Msport
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-24-2013, 08:42 AM | #72 |
Lieutenant General
3587
Rep 10,356
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-24-2013, 08:46 AM | #73 | |
Lieutenant General
3587
Rep 10,356
Posts |
Quote:
Oh I know what you're saying. I was just going by their list 1/2013 list. Perhaps ZF just wants you to use their own fluids. Last edited by F32Fleet; 10-24-2013 at 08:51 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-26-2013, 05:00 AM | #74 |
Enlisted Member
3
Rep 42
Posts
Drives: 545i,2017XC90,2018F15 X5 35iM
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
|
Also some interesting comments here and listing CASTROL and another alt. would be great to know if any of these people put this in their tranny's 5 years ago and how it is going today.................
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...1487959&page=2
__________________
2004 545i and then 2017 XC90 and now 2018 F15 X35i Msport
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-04-2014, 03:44 AM | #75 |
Second Lieutenant
16
Rep 296
Posts
Drives: e92 328xi
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Orlando, Florida
|
Still running good with the mercon sp at 115k miles. Seriously feels like new. I think it's safe to say, it's okay fluid for the zf 6h19
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-04-2014, 10:29 PM | #76 | ||
Colonel
103
Rep 2,783
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
__________________
If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
11-18-2014, 12:37 AM | #77 | |
Second Lieutenant
30
Rep 285
Posts |
Quote:
If you have 115k miles on it, how many miles have you driven on Mercon SP??? Sounds like it drives and shifts great? I have 335i so will Mercon SP sounds like it's compatible as well? Wally world don't carry it. Where else can I find it? Autozone, Pepboys, O'reallys? Is there anyone else chime in on reliability/longevity? It would be great to hear comments from guys who can list mileage and good/bad on this Mercon SP fluid in our cars. I mean it supposed to be Shell LG6 compatible. This ZF trans is also in Jaguars/Rovers too. They're also talking about the same thing. Let the chimes begin...... Last edited by 2fast4; 11-18-2014 at 12:56 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-24-2015, 12:21 PM | #78 |
Captain
198
Rep 844
Posts |
Researching LifeGuard 6 and came across this thread.
So is anyone running the Valvoline MaxLife ATF or Import MV ATF as previously mentioned? How are the Mercon SP guys doing now, long term? |
Appreciate
0
|
05-11-2019, 10:25 AM | #82 |
Gateropode
329
Rep 2,848
Posts |
I have had problems with Redline in the past (not on the e90). so, based on past experience, I'd take their 'compatibility' claims with a grain of skepticism.
I have nothing to say about the other options listed (although I have the same feeling for Redline and Royal Purple since the companies operate on a similar market segment). I went with Lifequard 6 direct from ZF, that way I got it for only twice as expensive as normal oil, instead of 10x for the precious fluid. One thing that decided me to pay the extra price is that it is impossible to completely empty the trans and torque converter. Even if the new oil is perfectly appropriate, you end-up running a mix of two oils, and that could cause some unwanted interactions. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-21-2019, 12:52 PM | #83 |
Enlisted Member
3
Rep 42
Posts
Drives: 545i,2017XC90,2018F15 X5 35iM
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
|
Could pls be more specific and tell me which one (just looked at Amsoil and there are several to choose from) you’re using?
Thx
__________________
2004 545i and then 2017 XC90 and now 2018 F15 X35i Msport
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2019, 07:36 AM | #84 | |
Enlisted Member
3
Rep 42
Posts
Drives: 545i,2017XC90,2018F15 X5 35iM
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
|
Quote:
http://www.royalpurple.com/wp-conten...ax_atf_pds.pdf
__________________
2004 545i and then 2017 XC90 and now 2018 F15 X35i Msport
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-01-2019, 04:44 PM | #85 |
Private
5
Rep 54
Posts
Drives: 2011 328I
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Arizona
|
Valoline Maxlife
So where does Valvoline max life fall into this ? Was at the auto parts store and they had it listed as a substitute for ZF trans use.......
I have been using it in my 328I with the GM trans and I just put it in my 335I with the ZF, haven't driven it yet... would Mecron SP be better than Max life atf ? |
Appreciate
0
|
09-14-2019, 03:30 AM | #87 |
Private
5
Rep 54
Posts
Drives: 2011 328I
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Arizona
|
Ive been running maxlife on my ZF and it seems to like it. Shifts great
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-22-2019, 05:22 AM | #88 |
New Member
3
Rep 18
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|