[V8] Dip stick for the transmission

[Scott Simmons]

I believe most modern publications list "Esso Type" or something.  I 
know the Castrol Lubrication Recommendations are its "Import" ATF (which 
I'd be very leary of) or Dex VI (which is basically synthetic Dex III). 

I ran Mobil 1 Syn ATF until I did the flush/filter, in which case it was 
way too costly.  Running Castrol Dex III with no troubles.

~Scott S.

Paul Jager wrote:

>Orig V8 Owner's manual says Dexron II, and maintenance manual change every
>50,000 Km's. This is for 1993.
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf
>Of Bastian Homburg
>Sent: February 3, 2008 1:17 PM
>To: v8 at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [V8] Dip stick for the transmission
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>no dipstick necessary.
>ZF (the transmission manufacturer, the car should have a 5HP-18
>transmission) defined  "life time" as "150.000km", so if the car is 14
>years old now and has more than 100,000 miles, I`d definitely change the
>oil and filter and give it a cleaning. These transmissions need a
>special oil - don´t use your standard ATF! Check here for more:
>http://www.peterschmid.com/zfoilguide.htm.
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>George Verbryck wrote:
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>>I know the V8 did not come with a dip stick but mine did when I got her.
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>My problem is my GF's BMW 1994 530i it came with the promise of no changes
>ever so it was sealed is it possible to get one after market like the V8? I
>believe it is a ZF box any help would be much appreciated. Thanks George
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