Total Fluidmatic MV LV Fluid for ZF8 AT

Makankosappo · 11-20-2021, 03:52 PM

Hey all, I recently took my 535I xDrive for some fluid changes.

They use Total Fluidmatic MV LV for my ZF8 speed AT.

The service advisor guaranteed that it meets spec for ZF8 transmissions.

I did some research online and found contradicting info. Some say it is not compatible while the manufacturers site say IT IS compatible with ZF 8 speeds
https://total-cdn-lmdb.afineo.io/tds..._201908_EN.pdf

Can anyone please advise?

chipguy · 11-27-2021, 12:31 AM

I haven't heard too many forum users using this fluid. While it might work, IMO it is too much of a gamble.

I also tend not to believe the manufacturer's claim. Total claims it is suitable for ZF6 and ZF8 while ZF makes 2 different fluids LG6 and LG8 for these 2 transmission respectively.
Also the viscosity specs doesn't match LG8.

Maybe you should ask what kind of warranty the service advisor is willing to sign up to.

11-20-2021, 03:52 PM	#1
Makankosappo New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 535i Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Total Fluidmatic MV LV Fluid for ZF8 AT Hey all, I recently took my 535I xDrive for some fluid changes. They use Total Fluidmatic MV LV for my ZF8 speed AT. The service advisor guaranteed that it meets spec for ZF8 transmissions. I did some research online and found contradicting info. Some say it is not compatible while the manufacturers site say IT IS compatible with ZF 8 speeds https://total-cdn-lmdb.afineo.io/tds..._201908_EN.pdf Can anyone please advise?
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11-27-2021, 12:31 AM	#2
chipguy Private First Class 39 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 12 528i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: san jose, ca iTrader: (0)	I haven't heard too many forum users using this fluid. While it might work, IMO it is too much of a gamble. I also tend not to believe the manufacturer's claim. Total claims it is suitable for ZF6 and ZF8 while ZF makes 2 different fluids LG6 and LG8 for these 2 transmission respectively. Also the viscosity specs doesn't match LG8. Maybe you should ask what kind of warranty the service advisor is willing to sign up to.
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