DIY ZF 6HP19Z Transmission Drain & Refill
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i bought a quart here in the usa, and the fluid is red, along with it having a smell. did ford change the formula, or just dye it in case some mechanics dump it in a motor? lol
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The smell of the MerconSp is very similar to the OEM fluid that came out from my car when I drained it except for the slight difference in color. Not sure if it was because my old fluid had around 70k on it has anything to do with it. I also notice lots of Jags owners with same tranny as ours are using the Mercon as substitution and have not experienced any problem so far.
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The smell of the MerconSp is very similar to the OEM fluid that came out from my car when I drained it except for the slight difference in color. Not sure if it was because my old fluid had around 70k on it has anything to do with it. I also notice lots of Jags owners with same tranny as ours are using the Mercon as substitution and have not experienced any problem so far.
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the mercon sp i got was really red, like other trans fluids typically are.
and i was looking for a trans filter. i notice Beck Arnley makes trans pan/filter kits and are widely sold. anyone use this brand? amazon has them for $100 shipped. http://amzn.com/B001KSCXEM
and i was looking for a trans filter. i notice Beck Arnley makes trans pan/filter kits and are widely sold. anyone use this brand? amazon has them for $100 shipped. http://amzn.com/B001KSCXEM
BeckArnley is an original equipment brand that partners with other manufacturers to supply the parts that cars were originally built with. This product is in a BeckArnley package, note that the part may have been manufactured by an independent BeckArnley supplier and the number on the part may differ from the number on the package
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I read from the Jags board the one of the aftermarket brand is slightly different from another, around the screw holes area. I think one was even (flat) and the other was sink down.
Thought this youtube (scroll down to the bottom) was kinda cool for beginners such as myself to get an idea of what needs to be done, live.
http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai...?t=3844&page=3
Thought this youtube (scroll down to the bottom) was kinda cool for beginners such as myself to get an idea of what needs to be done, live.
http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai...?t=3844&page=3
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Has anybody bought a kit from this company?
http://www.thectsc.com/
The site has some really good technical data and DIY instructions.
Looks like the 6HP19/21 kit is available for $238. If you add the pan bolts and freight it comes out to about $300 delivered here in Houston. That price includes 6-liters of the genuine ZF Lifeguard Fluid, too. They are selling the LifeGuard for less money then other companies are selling the Pentosin ATF.
http://www.thectsc.com/
The site has some really good technical data and DIY instructions.
Looks like the 6HP19/21 kit is available for $238. If you add the pan bolts and freight it comes out to about $300 delivered here in Houston. That price includes 6-liters of the genuine ZF Lifeguard Fluid, too. They are selling the LifeGuard for less money then other companies are selling the Pentosin ATF.
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Has anybody bought a kit from this company?
http://www.thectsc.com/
The site has some really good technical data and DIY instructions.
Looks like the 6HP19/21 kit is available for $238. If you add the pan bolts and freight it comes out to about $300 delivered here in Houston. That price includes 6-liters of the genuine ZF Lifeguard Fluid, too. They are selling the LifeGuard for less money then other companies are selling the Pentosin ATF.
http://www.thectsc.com/
The site has some really good technical data and DIY instructions.
Looks like the 6HP19/21 kit is available for $238. If you add the pan bolts and freight it comes out to about $300 delivered here in Houston. That price includes 6-liters of the genuine ZF Lifeguard Fluid, too. They are selling the LifeGuard for less money then other companies are selling the Pentosin ATF.
I bought the filter kit from them awhile back but didn't buy the fluid, Lifeguard6 fluid. It was not available at the site for awhile, until recently.
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I did Trans pan replacement a few months ago and bouth the pan kit from Bimmer specialists $155.99 includes Oil pan with filter, Oil Pan gasket, Filter O ring, and drain plug. Mechatronic sealing sleeve $17.62 Trans valve body (Mechatronic) $12.30; Trans Pan bolts 26 X 2.04 =$53.06 UPS $6.98
I got Pentosin Oil from World Impex $13.75 a LTR
I noticed on the invoice that Crevier BMW used Pentosin when they did the cylinder valley coolant pipe replace job on my car at just 35,000 miles. I have V8 545i. Great huh, just to replace a lousy 2 buck rubber o ring! The fix on this per BMW is to remove the engine and trans. So they used Pentosin to replace the trans oil. So whatever this means? they did not use the OEM oil? I was only able to refill the trans after draining with just 5 Liters. I did not replace the Mechatronics sleeve nor the valve body to pump as there appeared to be no leaks from the sleeve and it looked like it would be a real bitch to replace. The Bentley manual does not have detail for this? very little room to get to when the exhaust pipe is there and the sleeve is up above and laying on your back with floor jack so I said screw it. I am totaling all my service invoices since 2005 when my car had 20K miles, it now has 71K miles and I am getting to $28,000 in total maintenance and repairs where I include a cost despite being under warranty and I am using the 7K cost for dealer repair of the cylinder valley cooling pipe job. So is this what I have to look forward to for the next 70K or so miles another $28,000? Well if I goto and Indy for the coolant pipe job again the shave off about 5K so then about $23,000. oh and this doesn't include new shocks, new wishbones/ball joints, new wheel bearings, motor mounts,fuel pump/filter .
I got Pentosin Oil from World Impex $13.75 a LTR
I noticed on the invoice that Crevier BMW used Pentosin when they did the cylinder valley coolant pipe replace job on my car at just 35,000 miles. I have V8 545i. Great huh, just to replace a lousy 2 buck rubber o ring! The fix on this per BMW is to remove the engine and trans. So they used Pentosin to replace the trans oil. So whatever this means? they did not use the OEM oil? I was only able to refill the trans after draining with just 5 Liters. I did not replace the Mechatronics sleeve nor the valve body to pump as there appeared to be no leaks from the sleeve and it looked like it would be a real bitch to replace. The Bentley manual does not have detail for this? very little room to get to when the exhaust pipe is there and the sleeve is up above and laying on your back with floor jack so I said screw it. I am totaling all my service invoices since 2005 when my car had 20K miles, it now has 71K miles and I am getting to $28,000 in total maintenance and repairs where I include a cost despite being under warranty and I am using the 7K cost for dealer repair of the cylinder valley cooling pipe job. So is this what I have to look forward to for the next 70K or so miles another $28,000? Well if I goto and Indy for the coolant pipe job again the shave off about 5K so then about $23,000. oh and this doesn't include new shocks, new wishbones/ball joints, new wheel bearings, motor mounts,fuel pump/filter .
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I read from the Jags board the one of the aftermarket brand is slightly different from another, around the screw holes area. I think one was even (flat) and the other was sink down.
Thought this youtube (scroll down to the bottom) was kinda cool for beginners such as myself to get an idea of what needs to be done, live.
http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai...?t=3844&page=3
Thought this youtube (scroll down to the bottom) was kinda cool for beginners such as myself to get an idea of what needs to be done, live.
http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai...?t=3844&page=3
that video was pretty nice.