8L ATF R12000??

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Ysterlehmann
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8L ATF R12000??

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Hi.
2015 Amarok 2L TDI 8 speed automatic Leaking oil. Not a big problem. Replacing a few orings. But VW transmission oil is very expensive. Is it as special as it is expensive, or can put in some other make oil. Any help would be appreciated.
Howie-WP
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I'd speak to the guys at Ravenol ....... lots of TReg guys use their oil in G/boxes and diffs. Ravenol guys are clued up and quality at a decent price. drop them a email....
JonathanRS
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You can buy the ZF oil as well - Lifeguard 8 . contact ZF meadowdale direct. thats probably whats in it. you will only get out about 6 l if you drop the sump. so you have another 3 litres in the torque converter. in this case better to mix same oils. price was around R280 a litre - (maybe a bit more now.)
ravenol very good - but in CT about the same price (or bit more . Liqui moly has a compatible oil - cheaper even in 1 l bottle. Fuchs also has a compatible oil . check the spec its a G060 ------- spec . Dex6 oil
you may want to change the filter of you drop the sump - not expensive and just preventative maintenance.
Agent price is a joke - especially on oil and they still dont believe you should do an oil service on auto boxes. totally ridiculous. its 99% a ZF gearbox - talk to them rather.
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