1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 11m 14d Posted 03/06/11 03:32 AM Share Posted 03/06/11 03:32 AM G'day,Just been to my local auto trans specialist (only one of them up here really) to get a price on servicing my ZF.Anyway I mentioned Transmax Z, and he said he doesn't use that and instead uses some sort of Fuchs fluid (unsure what) and wasn't too keen on the Transmax Z (dunno why, didn't ask)Anyone heard of this being used before, and any experiences?I could get the genuine stuff from Ford, but really don't want to pay for it.I was quoted $400 for a service, and ~$500 including a full flush.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWIK F6 Donating Members 526 Member For: 15y 9m Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 03/06/11 03:41 AM Share Posted 03/06/11 03:41 AM Ive heard mixed reports on the tranzmax z fluid..some trans guys say dont use it cause it will ruin you trans and make it flare, and other say its good...I just installed a built up zf trans and was told by the guy who built it to use tranzmax z however my tuner said it was no good and genuine ford stuff was the best stuff to use....so I went the ford stuff to be safe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 11m 14d Posted 03/06/11 03:55 AM Share Posted 03/06/11 03:55 AM Yep I've read mixed results on the Transmax Z too, but never anything on the Fuchs which is what he wants to use, hence why I'm asking.Also be keen to know what else has been used, pretty sure I saw Nulon mentioned somewhere too.My car is only stock at the moment, with intetntions to do some work on it soon, that's why I want the trans in tip top condition first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 11m 14d Posted 03/06/11 04:52 AM Share Posted 03/06/11 04:52 AM Got a response from Fuchs, pretty quickly too which was nice for a change.Kind of what I was expecting them to say...Hi Dave thanks for your enquiry but unfortunately the only approved and or suitable product is genuine Ford or ZF. The ZF fluid is not available for general resale so the only option is genuine Ford.Fuchs as other oil companies may have a suitable but untested oil for the applications so hence this is the reason why we do not advertise such a product. I would recommend using genuine Ford but be very cautious if you choose to use another competitors product which is recommended for the application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazzo Donating Members 11,132 Member For: 14y 2m 2d Gender: Male Posted 03/06/11 05:18 AM Share Posted 03/06/11 05:18 AM I use transmaxz and never had a problem, alot of guys on here with well over 400rwks using it. you should be right with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wenier Donating Members 1,736 Member For: 14y 11m 6d Gender: Male Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posted 03/06/11 05:51 AM Share Posted 03/06/11 05:51 AM As long as the fluid meets the requirements of the gearbox which is D3 then it should be fine. I use Elf but have used Fuchs engine oil before and found it to be very good. And most people rate the transmax Z. Basically ZF doesnt approve anything but their oil which I would say is what ford sells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazzo Donating Members 11,132 Member For: 14y 2m 2d Gender: Male Posted 03/06/11 06:06 AM Share Posted 03/06/11 06:06 AM (edited) from what I have been told, the zf oil is used because in europe the temps get below -10. so the oil gets up to temp quicker, the transmax z take's a little longer, but once up to temp it's ok. so really first 10/15 mins of driving take it easy. had my auto done by bayswater auto's and happy as larry. been 10000ks now and no probs. Edited 03/06/11 06:07 AM by pazzo xr6t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinjaNinja Member 125 Member For: 15y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: SEQ Posted 04/06/11 11:48 AM Share Posted 04/06/11 11:48 AM Genuine ZF fluid folks ONLY no nulon no transmax no australian royal lubricants no nothingThere is a reason why those are cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinjaNinja Member 125 Member For: 15y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: SEQ Posted 04/06/11 11:52 AM Share Posted 04/06/11 11:52 AM Got a response from Fuchs, pretty quickly too which was nice for a change.Kind of what I was expecting them to say...I'm glad there's a company that's honest, unlike the others (oh yeah our oil is the best blah blah blah what a load of crap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 11m 14d Posted 05/06/11 09:22 AM Share Posted 05/06/11 09:22 AM There is a reason why those are cheaperBe nice to know exactly what the differences in fluids are, or if they just want people to think theirs is the only thing suitable, so they can charge the prices they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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