12-03-2012, 02:22 PM
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The Ornery Old Man
Location: SW Mountains
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 792
Mein Auto: 535i
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From Exxon-Mobil....
Question:
Does Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF Meet the Requirements for ZF Transmissions?
I have found out that Mobil is recommending the Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF as a replacement for the Esso LT 71141 ATF used in BMW transmissions. I have a 1998 BMW 750iL with a ZF 5HP30 transmission, does Mobil Oil guarantee this product as meeting all the requirements of the ZF transmission?
-- McGarvey Cline II, Gainesville, FL
Answer:
No. We do not guarantee that the product meets all the requirements of ZF transmissions, which are very extensive depending on the transmission type/model year. ExxonMobil does say that this product is suitable for use in this application based on the type and quality of the recommended fluid, Esso LT 71141.
Use non-approved fluids at your own risk, seems to be the stance of the oil company
I think the correct advice is to top off the fluid using what is spec'd for the specific trans.
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