In consultation with ZF and my local VW dealer I did the following. I had my shop drop the pan and put in VW's equivalent of Lifeguard 8 in two of my V8s. No problems before or after.
Pros: no problems
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What we know about ZF automatic transmission fluid
The brand is registered in Germany. Official website: https://www.zf.com.
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Currently there are 1 review and 3 votes. Average rating — 5 out of 5. Vote balance: 3 up, 0 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of ZF automatic transmission fluid:
- Shift quality - delays or harsh shifts hint at fluid issues - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
- Engagement - slow engagement into d or r is easy to feel - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
- Smell - burnt odor on the dipstick suggests overheated fluid - no rating yet
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