Transmission fluid ZF 5HP 19

[texasbmw530i]

About to change the automatic tranny fluid on my 2002 530i with about 130k.

It' a ZF 5HP 19 green tag. ZF lifeguard 5 goes for about $19 a liter. Is there a cheaper fluid that's just as good ?

How much fluid will I need for a drain and refill with a filter change ?

[jp5Touring]

Pentosion, IIRC atf1. I bought two 5qt. bottles. Was cheaper than buying the 7 or 8 quarts you'll need.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/aut...SABEgKfpPD_BwE

[crazy4trains]

Yes, Pentosin ATF 1 is supposedly the same as the LifeGuard5/LT71141 original fill. Do your own verification on that.

Many people have used valvoline maxlife multi-vehicle ATF. The bottle typicall shows compliance with LT71141, but not certification.

[texasbmw530i]

Just checking prices and the ZF lifeGuard isn't that much more expensive than the Pentosin and Maxlife so I'll probably go with the ZF.

How fluid will I need, I'm thinking a little bit less than 5 liters ???

[1823alex]

Take a look at my Google Drive folder with a ton of 5hp19 docs including how much fluid is held etc: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xd...cSC9Y3xozwoN1g

[Chedley]

Yes, Pentosin ATF 1 is supposedly the same as the LifeGuard5/LT71141 original fill. Do your own verification on that.

Yes, confirmed. "Pentosin ATF-1 Synthetic" is an LT71141 compatible, recommended by the tranny manufacturer.
Available in many online or brick car parts stores. It is best to buy it in 5-liters jugs. Shop around for the best price.

[texasbmw530i]

Thanks Alex .... According to your document the capacity for my ZF 5HP19 transmission is 6.2 liters without the torque converter.

I ordered 7 liters of the ZF LifeGuard fluid for $110. A new filter, gasket and pan bolts were a little over $50.

[crazy4trains]

You won't get the full 6.2 liters in there, so don't try. Just make sure you follow the ZF fill procedure. It's somewhat a PITA but necessary.

Valvoline MaxLife is typically much cheaper than the Pentosin or LifeGuard products.