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Old 09-07-2016, 09:57 AM   #1
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tiptronic Gearbox Oil

Hello,

I would like to know your feedback on Gearbox Oil brands, since I cannot purschase original from dealer because it is 20 Litre box and I dont need so much.

Could you please suggest me a brand and quanity in litres?

Thank you

My boxster is 2004 tipotronic 2.7 engine

**Also I would like to ask you if someone know the gearbox brand? ( ZF)?

thanks

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Old 09-07-2016, 10:05 AM   #2
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Single liter OEM fluid is available from ******************************************** for $16/liter (and probably several other online stores)...

A86.00 Tiptronic -99 A86.05 00- A86.20 See Technical Information Group 3 Nr. 2 / 2a /98 Replacement Transmission Not Ready For Installation 00-
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Old 09-07-2016, 12:59 PM   #3
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You have a tiptronic....are you sure it takes gear oil? Thought that was for manuals...

BTW. Single liters are available at Suncoast Porsche in Sarasota. Sunset probably has them as well.
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You have a tiptronic....are you sure it takes gear oil? Thought that was for manuals...

BTW. Single liters are available at Suncoast Porsche in Sarasota. Sunset probably has them as well.
yes, otherwise you can find it as ATF Automatic Transmision Fluid
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Old 09-07-2016, 02:48 PM   #5
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Many people have used Valvoline Maxlife ATF and been happy with the results. The specification called for by ZF for these transmissions is: Esso 71141


MaxLife meets that:


Lots of additional reading if you care to search...
http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/54727-tiptronic-fluid.html

To Be Safe with an expensive and vital part of your car, it may be best to stick with JFP_in_PA's advice:
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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.
...and that's all I have to say about that. :dance:
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Old 09-07-2016, 03:50 PM   #6
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I recommend this if you can order from Amazon.com:

Pentosin 1058206 ATF-1 Synthetic AutomotiveTransmission Fluid, 5 Liter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JMAQ0LW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the stuff that came in your Tiptronic from the factory - same as Porsche P/N: 999.917.547.00

5 liters is more than enough to refill it after a filter change, but you'll need more if you want to change what's in the converter.

Amazon is showing me a price of $56.26 USD (Amazon Prime price with free 2-day shipping).

I have no idea what the shipping on it would be to Cyprus though.

Hope this helps.
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I recommend this if you can order from Amazon.com:

Pentosin 1058206 ATF-1 Synthetic AutomotiveTransmission Fluid, 5 Liter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JMAQ0LW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the stuff that came in your Tiptronic from the factory - same as Porsche P/N: 999.917.547.00

5 liters is more than enough to refill it after a filter change, but you'll need more if you want to change what's in the converter.

Amazon is showing me a price of $56.26 USD (Amazon Prime price with free 2-day shipping).

I have no idea what the shipping on it would be to Cyprus though.

Hope this helps.
Thank you!!
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Old 09-08-2016, 06:04 PM   #8
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I doubt if any international airline will ship transmission fluid. Pelican tried last month to ship Porsche coolant to me in Australia, but no go, airlines refused to transport it. I'll bet its the same for ATF or gearbox fluid.

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