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Old 11-19-2008, 09:04 AM   #4
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Well, I'm assuming that you have the Tiptronic, because even the dealer couldn't take $7 Mobil 1 and upcharge it six-fold.

For the manual, there are lots of choices for gear lube, many 'better' than oem for around $12/qt. such as RedLine, Royal Purple, etc.

But, for the Tip S, there's only one fluid you s/b using - ESSO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ATF LT 71141. Use anything else, and you're in for trouble.

Porsche only sells this in 20 liter containers and a complete tranny flush and fill only requires 7-9 liters. But, once they open the container, you're on the hook for the whole thing.

BMW, Jaguar and some others use the same tranny as the Tip S and you can find the fluid in single liter containers at Bavarian Autosport - www.bavauto.com currently sells it for $16.95/ltr. - Esso LT 71141

Buying 9 ltrs. would also qualify you for free shipping and this would save you $25/ltr. over your dealer quote. If you brought the fluid to the dealer, you'd save a ton of cash.
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