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j911brick 04-10-2014 04:36 PM
ATF fluid for tiptronic?
 
Has anybody ever heard of using Ford Mercon fluid in a tiptronic?

Trey T 04-11-2014 06:29 AM
Nope. Stick with OEM or Pentossin for your peace of mind. I stop messing around with modern AT when it comes to the fluid.

Oreilly's carry them for about $20/qt

Muzzle of Bees 04-11-2014 10:44 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by j911brick (Post 395137)
Has anybody ever heard of using Ford Mercon fluid in a tiptronic?
Not here, but you can order the OEM stuff from Pelican for 19.00 a quart.

healthservices 04-11-2014 01:44 PM
I've used the Aisin OEM Type-IV fluid in the past at 7.99 a quart.



I'll be using the Redline ATF this time around as it is local at napa and 12.99 each.

http://www.redlineoil.com/content/im...roducts/51.png

j911brick 04-11-2014 03:27 PM
THanks for the replies. I have a customer that said he was told on this forum that it was OK. I warned him so if the trans blows up its on him.

JFP in PA 04-12-2014 06:12 AM
People seem to forget some very salient points:
1. The Tip is a bloody expensive trans to replace.
2. Very few shops can do a decent rebuild on them.
3. The correct fluid is not that expensive, or hard to find.

j911brick 04-12-2014 11:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA (Post 395343)
People seem to forget some very salient points:
1. The Tip is a bloody expensive trans to replace.
2. Very few shops can do a decent rebuild on them.
3. The correct fluid is not that expensive, or hard to find.
Agreed. :cool:

tightbox 04-13-2014 02:17 PM
Valvoline MaxLife Synthetic claims Esso 71141 compatibility. This link shows 20k miles of use in the ZF-5HP with good results on the used fluid analysis:

E46 ZF Automatic Transmission ATF Fluid & Filter Change DIY - Page 7 - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

j911brick 04-13-2014 04:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tightbox (Post 395515)
Valvoline MaxLife Synthetic claims Esso 71141 compatibility. This link shows 20k miles of use in the ZF-5HP with good results on the used fluid analysis:

E46 ZF Automatic Transmission ATF Fluid & Filter Change DIY - Page 7 - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums
Good to know. Thanks.

Trey T 04-14-2014 11:37 AM
If it's tested among the community and the result is good, then go for it. That's how I would make my decision.


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