Is redline mtl good for the 5 speed ZF transmissions?
Rango Regular Member Joined Dec 15, 2025 Points 13 Jan 23, 2026 #1 Is redline mtl good for the 5 speed ZF transmissions?
Smudgemanuk Zorg Legend British Zeds Joined Dec 1, 2024 Points 74 Location Bicester, Oxford Model of Z 2.8l TU pre-facelift z3 Jan 23, 2026 #2 For my ZF S5D 320 Z (Z3 2.8 and M gearbox) I used Redline D4 ATF which is what everyone (pretty much) recommends I know it seems counterintuitive to use ATF but that is what they used from factory I'm pretty sure
For my ZF S5D 320 Z (Z3 2.8 and M gearbox) I used Redline D4 ATF which is what everyone (pretty much) recommends I know it seems counterintuitive to use ATF but that is what they used from factory I'm pretty sure
Rango Regular Member Joined Dec 15, 2025 Points 13 Jan 23, 2026 #3 I had the mtf label on my trans though.
Stevo7682 Zorg Expert (I) Supporter The M44 Massive Scottish Zeds Joined Apr 1, 2016 Points 218 Location Maybole , South Ayrshire Model of Z Z3 Individual Dakar / Orinoco Individual Jan 23, 2026 #4 @Smudgemanuk is right if you have the Mtf lt1 or lt2 box is designed for a specialist lighter weight oil. Stephen.
@Smudgemanuk is right if you have the Mtf lt1 or lt2 box is designed for a specialist lighter weight oil. Stephen.