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Heavy load is defined by ZF as "continuos" high speed driving above 90mph (IIRC) or lots of towing. Essentially, anything that gets the gearbox oil temps higher than normal (60-70 degrees) for a period of time
I dont see the gearbox being worked hard at 70mph on the motorway My D3 Build Thread
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The temps are still ok at values higher than that, just in case anyone is concerned. Indeed, when the thermostat opens the oil passes through a heat exchanger that will be running at whatever temperature the engine coolant is at.
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In reply to a question about which transmission fluids can be used in the ZF8 - I would say that any ATF that specifically claims to meet the standard required for the ZF8 will work just fine.
It certainly does not have to be ZF Lifeguard 8 or Lifeguard 8 with a Land Rover sticker on the side (LR023289), so just buy the cheapest one you fancy. I only used the fluid I did because it came up cheap on eBay - I would not buy it at normal retail price.
Change early, change often.
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15th Feb 2016 7:45 pm
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This is excatly what I have done on every auto boxed car I have ever owned, change some of the the oil often, only one blew up and that was merc so to be expected
15th Feb 2016 8:44 pm
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Great write up as always Robbie. Thank you D4 MY14 XXV - RLD/IID BT
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Rob, great write up as usual.
Clearing the adaptions is indeed recommended when performing an oil change. Its also a good time to check if the firmware is up to date.
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lynalldiscovery wrote:
This is excatly what I have done on every auto boxed car I have ever owned, change some of the the oil often, only one blew up and that was merc so to be expected
I think Mercedes were the only car manufacturer that used to make their own Autoboxes and they were b....y good at it from what i recall.... and you could drain the torque converter when doing an oil change.
Well i could on my W124's
16th Feb 2016 2:54 am
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