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Which gearbox oil kit is correct?
Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 9:53 am
by Capt Ric
Gents, could I ask for some assistance please?
Auto doc are listing 2 ZF gearbox service kits for out cars ( the more expensive one out of stock! )
Can anyone tell me which one is correct? and if its the out of stock one, what about the suggested alternatives?
Many thanks
Ric
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/zf-getriebe/8809193 (£164)
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/zf-parts/7281193 (£221) out of stock
or is the second one the same as this but without the oil?
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/zf-getriebe/8 ... dByGa=4921 (£69) plus 7 litres ZF Lifegaurd5 (£108) ???
or Meyle kit ?
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/meyle/7518237 (£190)
or Vaico kit ?
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/vaico/7623679 (£255)
Re: Which gearbox oil kit is correct?
Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 10:59 am
by Shoppinit
The first one is for RS6 according to the ZF website. You gotta hope they know what they're doing since they make the box.
https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/aftermark ... untryID=GB
As far as I can tell, the 2nd one is also suitable for the RS6 but no longer manufactured. Maybe the first one is the replacement for it.
https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/aftermark ... untryID=GB
Personally, I would go for the first one. Seems like a good price. Worst case, if it's not the right filter then I'd get one from Audi.
You'll need the gaskets and seals, too.
Re: Which gearbox oil kit is correct?
Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 1:11 pm
by Mɐʇʇ
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I always use this. It is the right filter, too.
You need an extra litre of oil than the kit comes with though, oddly.
Re: Which gearbox oil kit is correct?
Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 1:29 pm
by Shoppinit
FFS. I knew there was good info floating around. I'd even linked to your post in the FAQ. My memory is not what is was, and it was never particularly good.
Re: Which gearbox oil kit is correct?
Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 5:24 pm
by Capt Ric
Thanks.
also spec and quantity of diff and transfer oil please?
Re: Which gearbox oil kit is correct?
Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:42 am
by Shoppinit
If you edit your post after the notification is sent, then no new notification is sent, that's probably why nobody replied to your added question. I'll have a look now.
Re: Which gearbox oil kit is correct?
Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:46 am
by Shoppinit
Transfer box: 0.88l
Front diff: 1.3l
Rear diff: 1.5l
All: Gear oil SAE 75 W90 (synthetic oil)
You'll probably find a device like this useful:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manual-Transfe ... B0BHSQVMF1
It's what I use, but now I see they have electric ones and now I want one of those. Sigh.
Re: Which gearbox oil kit is correct?
Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:15 pm
by steve2003rs6
Rick. Re gearbox. Make sure the o ring is a interference fit on the filter spout and recess.
If someone else is doing it. Make sure they are aware.
This simple check will save you a lot of hassle.
Any mechanic worth their salt would know this.
Unfortunately I got a mechanic who didn’t know his arse from his elbow.
And I had to pay £90.00 per hour for his incompetence.