ZF 8 Speed Oil/Filter Change

[dieselscout80]

I called about getting the transmission filter and fluid changed on my 2020 Ram 2500 6.4 with the ZF eight speed transmission.

It has +73,000 miles on it and only about 9,000 miles of trailers towing.

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.

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?

Question do any of the after pans give you a dipstick?

What does the OEM pan/filter coat?

 

[Gondul]

The dealer will say that.. however ZF says to change the fluid.
Dorman 265850 Filter/Pan has a replaceable filter
No dipstick that I know of... just follow the ZF change procedure and it will be full

RockAuto has OEM for $264, Dorman for $159

 

[dieselscout80]

The dealer will say that.. however ZF says to change the fluid.
Dorman 265850 Filter/Pan has a replaceable filter
No dipstick that I know of... just follow the ZF change procedure and it will be full

RockAuto has OEM for $264, Dorman for $159

Do you have a link to the ZF procedure/instructions?

 

[Gondul]

Do you have a link to the ZF procedure/instructions?

Here you go... there are also several videos out there in YouTube land...

ZF 8-speed transmission service

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...

hdrams.com

 

[dieselscout80]

Thanks!

 

[JimKIII]

Here you go... there are also several videos out there in YouTube land...

ZF 8-speed transmission service

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...

hdrams.com

For the sake of not duplicating a post, I replied to the one you refer to that has the transmission service PDF.

In that reply, I have a few questions. Thanks!

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

The fluid is ungodly expensive too

 

[Gondul]

The fluid is ungodly expensive too

Yeah, but still cheaper than a new transmission...

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Yeah, but still cheaper than a new transmission...

The trans will outlast the engine on the original trans fill. Regardless i don't have the 8speed so I'm not subject to the 1k fluid and filter change

 

[Gondul]

The trans will outlast the engine on the original trans fill. Regardless i don't have the 8speed so I'm not subject to the 1k fluid and filter change

ZF recommends changing the fluid at 80-120K (50-75K miles-ish)
I am somewhat inclined to believe they know what they are talking about vs RAM who doesn't care once the warranty takes a dump.

Where are you getting a 1K fluid/filter change?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

ZF recommends changing the fluid at 80-120K (50-75K miles-ish)
I am somewhat inclined to believe they know what they are talking about vs RAM who doesn't care once the warranty takes a dump.

Where are you getting a 1K fluid/filter change?

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

 

[Gondul]

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

Oh.... you mean price... derp.