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[ECS Tuning]

Unfortunately the LED plate bulbs keep getting pushed back. We have a large amount on order, but until they arrive it will hold things up. We will be sure to get them out as soon as they arrive, but it's looking like a few more weeks yet.

[ECS Tuning]

Thanks again for the orders everyone!

[ripp222]

Any plans to carry the transmission oil for the 2004 - 2006 ZF 6HP26 (GA6HP26Z)? I believe the spec is Shell M-1375.4 or ZF #S671 090 255 (1 L) LifeGuard 6.

[X5 Meister]

BMW sells it in drum quantities. BMP Design sells it in gallon quantities that were taken from a 20 liter drum. BMW ATF M1375.4 P/N 83-22-0-142-516. $169.95 per gallon and free shipping. This comes to $44.90 per liter. You will need 9.5 liters which is 2.5 gallons, but will have to buy 3 gallons = $509.85

BMP design : BMW Automatic Transmission Fluid (M-1375.4)

Update:
Apparently BMW now sells it in 1/2 liter bottles p/n 83 22 0 406 929 retail $15.87. This comes to $31.57 per liter. Again, 9.5 liters = $301.53.

Note that Shell M1375.4 is a ZF formula blended by Shell for ZF applications. It is no longer available as Shell M1375.4, only as LifeGuard 6 fluid (S671 090 255) or an OE packaged fluid like the BMW one above.

Here is a list of distributors where you can buy the fluid as LifeGuard 6. It comes in 1 liter bottles for about $38.83, or 20 liter drums and 55 gallon drums.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG / ZF Parts Distributor Locator

Update: Please see post #63 in this thread.

Originally Posted by ripp222

Any plans to carry the transmission oil for the 2004 - 2006 ZF 6HP26 (GA6HP26Z)? I believe the spec is Shell M-1375.4 or ZF #S671 090 255 (1 L) LifeGuard 6.

[ripp222]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

BMW sells it, but in drum quantities only. BMP Design sells it in smaller quantities that were taken from a drum.

Thanks for the info! One of my local ZF rebuilders would sell it for about $40 / L, so pricing is the same.
I see BMW does have a part number for the 1 L size (83 22 0 144 137) though it states "For Germany Only".

[X5 Meister]

Happy to help. Where did you get the -137 part number? I've never seen that one before.

Originally Posted by ripp222

Thanks for the info! One of my local ZF rebuilders would sell it for about $40 / L, so pricing is the same.
I see BMW does have a part number for the 1 L size (83 22 0 144 137) though it states "For Germany Only".

[ripp222]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Happy to help. Where did you get the -137 part number? I've never seen that one before.

Buried in the labrynth (sp?) of ETK...
Parts Search > Specific > Other Products > 83 > 8306 > 83_0386 Transmission Oil

Happy hunting.

[ECS Tuning]

Originally Posted by ripp222

Any plans to carry the transmission oil for the 2004 - 2006 ZF 6HP26 (GA6HP26Z)? I believe the spec is Shell M-1375.4 or ZF #S671 090 255 (1 L) LifeGuard 6.

Unfortunately we are not able to sell the OEM fluid in smaller quantities. We do have the Redline Dexron ATF (D4) available which meets the OEM specifications of Shell M-1375.4

It can be found here on the website:

Home Page > Search > ES251177 > ES#251177 Can be used in most ZF automatic transmissions. Meets Esso LT 71141, Shell LA2634, Texaco ETL 7045 & ETL 8072B. - ECS Tuning Inc

[X5 Meister]

I haven't seen where the ZF LifeGuard 6 is spec'd. (pic below) As far as I know and from everything I've read the Shell M-1375.4 is the only fluid recommended and there are no substitutes.

Update: Spoke to a ZF tech and apparently ZF LifeGuard 6 actually IS the Shell M1375.4 fluid !

Update: Here is place where you can buy the ZF LifeGuard 6 fluid in 1 liter bottles: ZF LifeGuard 6 - 1L Container

Originally Posted by ripp222

Any plans to carry the transmission oil for the 2004 - 2006 ZF 6HP26 (GA6HP26Z)? I believe the spec is Shell M-1375.4 or ZF #S671 090 255 (1 L) LifeGuard 6.

[blainesdad]

Originally Posted by ECS Tuning

The parts guys are currently looking into this, so I should have something back today. I'll be sure to update the thread as soon as we have something.

Thanks!

A little help or a returned e-mail would really make my day Jon!