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Originally Posted by TriX5
On the back of the bottle it says that it does meet the LTxxxxx spec but it does not look like the ZF stuff at all. So, I am not so sure and refilled with the stuff from the dealer on which I caught a good break by chance.
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It could be old stock, with a different formulation, I suppose. Does it say that it meets the spec, or that it is suitable for it? Big difference. A good single malt is certified. A cheap whiskey blend is suitable for those who want to buy a whiskey. But they are by no means the same thing.
The Mobil 1 site currently lists six different formulations of ATF, all for different applications. Their Multi-Vehicle formula is a Mercon fluid, that is acceptable back in some older GM models as well (Dexron II), as well as several industrial applications. Interestingly, it is a blend, partly synthetic. Mobil also sell a fully synthetic "equivalent", promoted for all of the same transmissions as the Multi-Vehicle formula, but it is not certified for Mercon V. While it is fully synthetic, it has a lower spec.
Here is the current spec for that fluid. Note that the only certifications are for Mercon V and Allision C4.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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