2004 S Type R transmission fluid change
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I did some searching on a lifeguard 6 fluid substitute and found this post on a different forum. Someone has found a pretty close substitute for the LG6 fluid. Follow the posts to the jackpot.
Cheaper OEM(lifeguard6) 6 speed auto tranny fluid alternative - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4 - ZPOST
Cheaper OEM(lifeguard6) 6 speed auto tranny fluid alternative - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4 - ZPOST
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I don't know if its been posted anywhere on the forum (I haven't been able to locate a copy), but I found a ZF 6HP26-28 spare parts catalog on the internet.
I don't recall how I found it, but here it is, and hopefully someone will get some use out of it.
I don't recall how I found it, but here it is, and hopefully someone will get some use out of it.
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hey guys whats up have a ? how often or whats the recommended mileage that u do change the trans pan, fluid and sleeve? i have 80000 mile on my str and not sure if it been changed. and also do anyone have so advice on the type of fluid fits for street/strip (but mostly street or daily use once in a blue strip lol) and how would u know if the fluid have the (FM) friction modifier in it?
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btw i look at the link Cheaper OEM(lifeguard6) 6 speed auto tranny fluid alternative - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4 - ZPOST its interesting..
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hey guys whats up have a ? how often or whats the recommended mileage that u do change the trans pan, fluid and sleeve? i have 80000 mile on my str and not sure if it been changed. and also do anyone have so advice on the type of fluid fits for street/strip (but mostly street or daily use once in a blue strip lol) and how would u know if the fluid have the (FM) friction modifier in it?
shawn
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Have you tried a search or looked in the FAQ's?
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It's irrelevant that it's an STR. Same ZF 6HP26 as all other auto S-Types from 2003 (USA).
Lots in the FAQs. To be looking at this thread you've already gone past the FAQs.......
Lots in the FAQs. To be looking at this thread you've already gone past the FAQs.......
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If possible, don't buy it by the liter. Dealer likely the most expensive (does anyone really not know that???). To save $$$ read previous posts 
You'll see same trans is in many cars...
You'll see same trans is in many cars...
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Perhaps someone can answer this...There used to be a bottle of friction modifer (FM) you could buy from Jag. Without the FM, many owners experienced a "hoot" sound during wide open throttle (WOT)...Jag even put out a TSB about the sound and the FM being the solution...Now Jag discontinued the FM and it's now added to the LG6 fluid. So, the first question is do other tranny fluids contain FMs? Because if they don't, you may have no choice but to use LG6 or to live with the hoot...
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I'm looking at mine and the job appears a bit daunting. My S-type has 8 winters on it so I just know that most of those pan bolts are going to snap off. And the drain plug is a hex socket and will undoubtably strip when I try to remove it. Everything is now soaking in "PB Blaster".
1 of the trans. cooling lines has a small leak and requires changing, (another s--- job) so I don't have a choice but to get the plug out to replace the leaked fluid.
Wish me luck guys....
1 of the trans. cooling lines has a small leak and requires changing, (another s--- job) so I don't have a choice but to get the plug out to replace the leaked fluid.
Wish me luck guys....
quick tip: before you try to undo the bolts, give them a sharp rap with a drift & hammer if you think they may be 'tight'. A couple of good 'belts' with a resonable weight of hammer will usually do the trick. Use a drift to avoid missing and directly hitting the pan.
Cheers,
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