ZF-6 oil

[-=Jeff=-]

is this the AMSOIL some of you have been using?

http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/g2080.pdf

it does list GM 1052931 on the PDF



http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...n-fluid-5w-30/

[dredgeguy]

Got the Castrol 10W-60 at the BMW dealer...painless

[alwayscode390]

So, the Castrol is the proven stuff ... the only issue is the low mileage maintenance requirements?

Whats some good stuff to use with higher mileage maintenance intervals? ---

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

is this the AMSOIL some of you have been using?

http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/g2080.pdf

it does list GM 1052931 on the PDF



http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...n-fluid-5w-30/

I noticed that maybe a week ago or so and I hadn't seen it in earlier. That .pdf is dated 7/12 and maybe it's actually just found it's way to the Internet and the previous versions didn't mention it. They actually only mention it by part # and there's no mention of the ZF S6-40 anywhere in the description. The GM applications mentioned are assemblies that always called for Synchromesh.

The only issue I've ever had with the MTF or any Amsoil product was the "shove" provided by most of the re-sellers. The implications of "by from me for 20% off and all that nonsense" is ridiculous. Check the other forum and it's generally "game on" to see who can post to an appropriate thread for any lubricant first.

I've plenty of the 1052931 and with the availability of other products I doubt I'd ever become an MTF user.

Originally Posted by alwayscode390

So, the Castrol is the proven stuff ... the only issue is the low mileage maintenance requirements?

Whats some good stuff to use with higher mileage maintenance intervals? ---

Why would you think the trans requires some "super extended higher mileage" intervals? It's less than 3 quarts of product. I wouldn't think the effort or the $$'s would create an issue for most!

[-=Jeff=-]

Yeah I too did not care for the AMSOIL push by some vendors at shows etc..

I did end up signing up for a preferred account on my own and I can pick up locally which is nice so then I can just get the Trans oil when I get my motor oil..

I did email Bill B regarding AMSOIl Synchromesh and this was his response:

Originally Posted by ZFDoc

AMSOIL Synchromesh oil is great oil to use in the ZF S6-40 transmission.

[alwayscode390]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

Why would you think the trans requires some "super extended higher mileage" intervals? It's less than 3 quarts of product. I wouldn't think the effort or the $$'s would create an issue for most!

I don't think it requires that ... I just thought I read that using the Castrol required twice the maintenance than the factory scheduled maintenance intervals. Not that big of deal I guess , I don't put many miles on mine anyway ---

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by alwayscode390

I don't think it requires that ... I just thought I read that using the Castrol required twice the maintenance than the factory scheduled maintenance intervals. Not that big of deal I guess , I don't put many miles on mine anyway ---

I think what Bill Boudreau was saying zfdoc questions and answeres is that any ZF S6 40 transmission oil should be changed at around 10,000 - 12,000 miles

Bill suggested........."until someone invents a copper magnet, we recommend that the ZF S6-40 6-speed transmission oil be changed at 10,000 - 12,000 mile intervals so as to minimize the amount of deposits of the suspended spent synchronizer material from collecting in critical component contact surface areas".

[alwayscode390]

OH, ok ... so that's a recommendation no matter what with our transmissions. Thanks ---

[mike100]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

is this the AMSOIL some of you have been using?

http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/g2080.pdf

it does list GM 1052931 on the PDF

Yes.

[efnfast]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

is this the AMSOIL some of you have been using?

http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/g2080.pdf

it does list GM 1052931 on the PDF



http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...n-fluid-5w-30/

Yes