ZF 8 SPEED FLUID CHANGE AND OPTIONS (SPECS INCLUDED)

This video is intended to provide help/info for people who have vehicles with zf 8 speed transmissions. While this video focuses mainly on Chrysler products, it can also be useful for other makes which use the zf transmission. While this video contains my opinion on certain things, any product related data is accurate/truthful to the best of my knowledge.

My hope is the info will not only save you money, but also give you the ability to make an informed choice. Over time some links might be changed or stop working and I will try to keep it up to date as best I can.

I realize this video is very long so here is some relevant timestamps

Start of section 2 fluids - 7:30

Chart showing fluid specs - 18:15

Start of section 3 service options - 24:15

Explanation of thermostatic bypass valve
with animation - 24:45

Start of section 4 parts - 29:44

Showing old pan magnets and fluid - 40:00

Showing color of fluids after each drain & fill - 45:50

End review tips and how my grand cherokee is running using valvoline 50 mins - end

Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purpose only! I assume no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Please consult your qualified auto technician to avoid injury, death, car and property damages.

please find below the links mentioned in the video.

info about ZF 8 speed transmissions and Chrysler
https://www.allpar.com/threads/8-speed-automatic-transmission-for-chrysler-cars-and-trucks-845re-870re-zf-8hp45-8hp70-8hp90.230019/#post-1085224117

ZF LIFEGUARD 8 SPECS
https://aftermarket.zf.com/remotemedia/master-content/zf-services-portal/oils-data-sheets/pc-1/lifeguardfluid-8/pds-zf-lifeguardfluid-8-it.pdf

VALVOLINE MAXLIFE SPECS
https://sharena21.springcm.com/Public/Document/18452/9e447451-fe75-e711-9c10-ac162d889bd3/3fa3136a-09bd-e711-9c12-ac162d889bd1

RAXOL SUPER 9041 ATF SPECS
https://www.raxol.eu/en/oilproducts/passenger-cars-1/automatic-transmission-fluid-3/synthetic-atf-26/atf-super-s-9041-1126/?p=1126

RAVENOL 8HP FLUID INFO - SPECS N/A
https://www.ravenol.de/en/product-range/atf-transmission-fluids-for-automatic-transmissions-1/ravenol-atf-8hp-fluid/

MOTUL IV ATF SPECS
https://d23zpyj32c5wn3.cloudfront.net/images/product_descriptions/technical_data_sheets/48940/ATF_VI_%28GB%29.pdf?1603723204

PENTOSIN ATF 8 SPECS
http://www.pentosin.net/specsheets/Transmission%20Fluid_ATF%208_2019_COLOR.pdf

AMTECOL 8HP SPECS
https://d3ciwvs59ifrt8.cloudfront.net/49da5a4d-2853-4651-87dc-a185d05f33b7/2bb5fe83-b3c8-4a78-8663-9c327e8a258b.pdf

AMSOIL SIGNATURE SERIES FUEL EFFICENT SPECS
https://amsoilcontent.com/ams/lit/databulletins/g3110.pdf

RED LINE D6 ATF SPECS
https://www.redlineoil.com/Content/files/tech/D6_ATF_PROD_INFO.pdf

DORMAN OIL PAN FROM ROCKAUTO
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/dorman,265850,oil+pan,8546

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLUID LEVEL CHECK PROCEDURE FROM ZF
https://aftermarket.zf.com/remotemedia/si-service-informations/si-service-information-zf-136130/si-transmission-136428/si-cars-4-137095/si-englisch-3-137691/si-modelluebergreifend-1-138411/si-zf-si-oelwechselkit-8hp-50130-en.pdf

ZF LIST OF APPROVED LUBRICANTS CALLED TE-ML
https://aftermarket.zf.com/remotemedia/lol-lubricants/lol-en/lol-te-ml-11-en.pdf

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