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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 09:37 PM
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Hello guys, I’m looking to change my transmission fluid on my 2014 xj with 8 spd transmission. Is this fluid any good? Has anybody used it?

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Old Aug 22, 2024 | 09:29 AM
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It's fine buy there are better fluids. I would prefer something more specific to the ZF8HP like this.

https://www.ravenol.de/en/product/ge...-atf-8hp-fluid
 
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Old Aug 22, 2024 | 09:41 AM
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Yes you can buy genuine ZF 8HP fluid from Rock Auto for about $14 per L
 
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Old Aug 22, 2024 | 03:18 PM
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+1 for ZF fluid. When I did the tranny on my XKR at 60K, I used non-ZF fluid. I can't remember the brand, but it met all the specs. It shifted like crap, slipped, flared, ect., so I filled it with ZF fluid and it was back to working like it should. Do it right and do it once- go with the ZF fluid and follow the FSM procedure to the letter.
 

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Old Aug 23, 2024 | 09:03 AM
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Thanks for the cements guys! Will look into those other brands!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2024 | 10:35 AM
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Thanks much Six Rotors as I did not know Rock Auto carried the Lifeguard8 fluid and $14 a quart is not bad.
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