Thread: ZF 6HP26 Maintenance

Looks like he also forgot to charge for the 21 new torx bolts - as they're different lengths on the steel sumps.

Seems very cheap!!!


As indicated the Steel Sumps seem to be at the cheapest around $200AUD (and that's the aftermarket ones designed for the Ford Territory ZF's)


I've used the Fuchs ATF 4400 (Comes in 20 Litre Drums) at around $135 a Drum... much cheaper than the ZF stuff and no problems at all 10,000km along (others have used this stuff as well).


I have done this to 2 x D3's now (Petrol 6 and Diesel).

Originally Posted by BusinessConnected

I've used the Fuchs ATF 4400 (Comes in 20 Litre Drums) at around $135 a Drum... much cheaper than the ZF stuff and no problems at all 10,000km along (others have used this stuff as well).

I have also heard the Fuchs works but given the cost of a new gearbox it is too risky to try - I will let others take the risk.

I will also add that I used the DR Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx and LuveGuard Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Protectant when I refilled by Auto...

Land rovers gave me a price for transmission fluid of $103 a litre. The price from Ford for their transmission fluid is $66 per litre which I am pretty sure is the same oil. Can this be used instead?

Originally Posted by Bandi1950

Land rovers gave me a price for transmission fluid of $103 a litre. The price from Ford for their transmission fluid is $66 per litre which I am pretty sure is the same oil. Can this be used instead?

Same gearbox (more or less), same fluid, so long as you ask for the stuff for the 6HP26.

Seriously, talk to an auto trans specialist, they usually have an account with ZF and will be able to get this stuff a lot cheaper. Don't pay $66 per litre and especially don't pay $103 per litre!


ZF lifeguard 6 is the correct fluid. The Ford and LR stuff is just repackaged versions of this.

Im planning my next auto trans oil change for my 2006 RRS 235K km
Im considering replacing the 4 rubber tube seals and the adaptor seal for the mechatronic assembly
Is it possible to remove the mechatronic assembly (to replace the 5 seals), with the transmission in the car?
I have upgraded previously to a metal pan/filter, but can the mechatronics assembly manouevre past the x member?
Also Im interested to know how much extra oil drais when the mechatronics valve assemly is removed?

The only info Ive seen online relates to ZF6hp26 in BMW and it has clear access to drop the valve unit