ZF 8 Speed Oil/Filter Change

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dieselscout80

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<div class="bbWrapper">I called about getting the transmission filter and fluid changed on my 2020 Ram 2500 6.4 with the ZF eight speed transmission.<br /> <br /> It has +73,000 miles on it and only about 9,000 miles of trailers towing.<br /> <br /> First dealership said $1,000.00 and the second dealership said $2.300.00. Both said it isn’t supposed to or need to be changed. <br /> <br /> I think all the aftermarket pans ena the replacement of just the filter vs having to replace the plastic pan/filler each time is that true?<br /> <br /> Question do any of the after pans give you a dipstick?<br /> <br /> What does the OEM pan/filter coat?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">The dealer will say that.. however ZF says to change the fluid.<br /> Dorman 265850 Filter/Pan has a replaceable filter<br /> No dipstick that I know of... just follow the ZF change procedure and it will be full<br /> <br /> RockAuto has OEM for $264, Dorman for $159</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 181" data-quote="Gondul" data-source="post: 266125" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=266125" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-266125">Gondul said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> The dealer will say that.. however ZF says to change the fluid.<br /> Dorman 265850 Filter/Pan has a replaceable filter<br /> No dipstick that I know of... just follow the ZF change procedure and it will be full<br /> <br /> RockAuto has OEM for $264, Dorman for $159 </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Do you have a link to the ZF procedure/instructions?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23430" data-quote="dieselscout80" data-source="post: 266128" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=266128" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-266128">dieselscout80 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Do you have a link to the ZF procedure/instructions? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Here you go... there are also several videos out there in YouTube land...<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="18490" data-url="https://hdrams.com/forum/index.php?threads/zf-8-speed-transmission-service.13463/post-248374" data-host="hdrams.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hdrams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F01%2F2019-ram-power-wagon-1-7-1.jpg&amp;hash=eeed1bd1b36ae823cc8fa54ba8aaa925&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="hdrams.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://hdrams.com/forum/index.php?threads/zf-8-speed-transmission-service.13463/post-248374" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="" data-proxy-href="/forum/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhdrams.com%2Fforum%2Findex.php%3Fthreads%2Fzf-8-speed-transmission-service.13463%2Fpost-248374&amp;hash=dc1bec1d752a53db5720fed16f2478f7"> ZF 8-speed transmission service </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Looking for suggestions and experiences with servicing the ZF transmission that comes in the 2500 with a 6.4 hemi.. I have heard and read that the transmission oil is lifetime service and if you service the transmission during the warranty period it voids the warranty. I am a retired Ford...</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hdrams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Ffavicon.png&amp;hash=96307b1deff6f75d9f3611817f424c4d&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="hdrams.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> hdrams.com </div> </div> </div> </div></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 181" data-quote="Gondul" data-source="post: 266147" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=266147" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-266147">Gondul said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Here you go... there are also several videos out there in YouTube land...<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="18490" data-url="https://hdrams.com/forum/index.php?threads/zf-8-speed-transmission-service.13463/post-248374" data-host="hdrams.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hdrams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F01%2F2019-ram-power-wagon-1-7-1.jpg&amp;hash=eeed1bd1b36ae823cc8fa54ba8aaa925&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="hdrams.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://hdrams.com/forum/index.php?threads/zf-8-speed-transmission-service.13463/post-248374" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="" data-proxy-href="/forum/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhdrams.com%2Fforum%2Findex.php%3Fthreads%2Fzf-8-speed-transmission-service.13463%2Fpost-248374&amp;hash=dc1bec1d752a53db5720fed16f2478f7"> ZF 8-speed transmission service </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Looking for suggestions and experiences with servicing the ZF transmission that comes in the 2500 with a 6.4 hemi.. I have heard and read that the transmission oil is lifetime service and if you service the transmission during the warranty period it voids the warranty. I am a retired Ford...</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hdrams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Ffavicon.png&amp;hash=96307b1deff6f75d9f3611817f424c4d&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="hdrams.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> hdrams.com </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>For the sake of not duplicating a post, I replied to the one you refer to that has the transmission service PDF. <br /> <br /> In that reply, I have a few questions. Thanks!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 3215" data-quote="H3LZSN1P3R" data-source="post: 266201" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=266201" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-266201">H3LZSN1P3R said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> The fluid is ungodly expensive too </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Yeah, but still cheaper than a new transmission...</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 181" data-quote="Gondul" data-source="post: 266425" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=266425" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-266425">Gondul said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Yeah, but still cheaper than a new transmission... </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>The trans will outlast the engine on the original trans fill. Regardless i don&#039;t have the 8speed so I&#039;m not subject to the 1k fluid and filter change</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 3215" data-quote="H3LZSN1P3R" data-source="post: 266429" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=266429" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-266429">H3LZSN1P3R said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> The trans will outlast the engine on the original trans fill. Regardless i don&#039;t have the 8speed so I&#039;m not subject to the 1k fluid and filter change </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> ZF recommends changing the fluid at 80-120K (50-75K miles-ish)<br /> I am somewhat inclined to believe they know what they are talking about vs RAM who doesn&#039;t care once the warranty takes a dump.<br /> <br /> Where are you getting a 1K fluid/filter change?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 181" data-quote="Gondul" data-source="post: 266494" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=266494" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-266494">Gondul said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> ZF recommends changing the fluid at 80-120K (50-75K miles-ish)<br /> I am somewhat inclined to believe they know what they are talking about vs RAM who doesn&#039;t care once the warranty takes a dump.<br /> <br /> Where are you getting a 1K fluid/filter change? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Here in canada its 52$ per qt x13 and 350$ for the pan/filter assembly so its just over 1000$ for the materials to do the service</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 3215" data-quote="H3LZSN1P3R" data-source="post: 266495" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=266495" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-266495">H3LZSN1P3R said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Here in canada its 52$ per qt x13 and 350$ for the pan/filter assembly so its just over 1000$ for the materials to do the service </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Oh.... you mean price... derp.</div>
 
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