ZF calls BS on lifetime transmission fluids

"Jordan" (jordanbelljb) 07/18/2019 at 11:06 • Filed to: None

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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Jordan 07/18/2019 at 11:13

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“ Lifetime” parts aren’t “l ifetime of the car”, they’re “lifetime of the warranty”. Automakers just don’t feel they need to tell you that distinction.

fintail > Jordan 07/18/2019 at 11:14

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MB also had this in the late 90s and early 2000s, IIRC. I want to say both my C43 AMG (W202) and E55 AMG (W210) had this setup . I had the transmissions on both serviced at 50-60K miles anyway, as the story of “lifetime” fluid seemed wacky.

450X_FTW > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/18/2019 at 11:25

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We make engine parts, and we say the parts will last “the life time of the engine”. Depending on the OEM and their requirements  that could mean, 300k, 500k, or million miles (heavy duty commercial diesel) .

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Jordan 07/18/2019 at 11:34

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BMW has actually been claiming “lifetime” transmission fluid since the E39 in the mid 90's, although that was a GM 4 and later 5-speed auto  box and not a ZF in the 6 cylinder cars .

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > 450X_FTW 07/18/2019 at 12:03

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But if the failure of the part also means failure of engine, of course it could be described as "lasting the life of the engine"

450X_FTW > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/18/2019 at 12:06

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Oh I like that one, I’m going to use it with the customer next time. 

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/18/2019 at 12:10

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“How long is a lifetime?”

“Until it breaks.”