automatic transmission fluid

truewhite0 · 13th January 2018, 20:56

Hi,Ive a 2004 mgzt-t 2.5 v6 180 se,I am thinking of changing the auto transmission oil,but am unsure which oil to use,thanks for any advice.

trikey · 13th January 2018, 20:58

Carlube ATF-u works just fine.

truewhite0 · 13th January 2018, 21:44

thanks for that,would you know how much I would need.

trikey · 13th January 2018, 22:09

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Originally Posted by truewhite0

thanks for that,would you know how much I would need.

5L normally is enough.

SD1too · 14th January 2018, 09:11

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Originally Posted by truewhite0

I am thinking of changing the auto transmission oil, but am unsure which oil to use, thanks for any advice.

Hello Gavin,

Carlube ATF-U is one of several choices of fluid meeting specification N402 which is what MG Rover recommends. Here is a list which I compiled some time ago and may be of assistance.

Simon

truewhite0 · 14th January 2018, 16:03

Thanks for all the replys ,very helpful.

ceedy · 14th January 2018, 18:08

Not on the list but I've done just about 100k miles using Millermatic ATF in the ZT Auto ( used by my local EX MGR dealer) .

so probably ok..

C.

SD1too · 14th January 2018, 22:04

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Originally Posted by ceedy

... I've done just about 100k miles using Millermatic ATF ... ( used by my local EX MGR dealer) .. so probably ok.

I'm always on the look out for additions to the list so thanks for this Chris. I am surprised that an ex-MGR dealer isn't using the X-Part product known to meet the correct N402 specification.

I've looked at the Millers Oils website and there are many fluids under the name Millermatic. For our JATCO transmission they list Millermatic ATF SPIII-WS. It doesn't meet N402 specification.

Simon

anddyy · 14th January 2018, 23:48

Has anyone tried the Gulf multi vehicle atf oil, eurocarparts stock it £44 normally but with the sale code (which they always have on) its around £28.

Had a quick Google and it seems to meet the n402 specs.

www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Astra_1.6_2003/p/car-parts/transmission-parts/car-transmission/transmission-oils/?522772221&1&f98745af6cab193eb1d671153580c99ce9631 476&000769

If it's any good I'll be down euros and getting a bottle for my 180.

SD1too · 15th January 2018, 08:11

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Originally Posted by anddyy

Had a quick Google and it seems to meet the n402 specs.

I found this recent data sheet Andy which does indeed quote N402 but only for Nissan, Rover 800 and VW Polo.

It seems strangely outdated for 2012 when the 75/ZT had been around for thirteen years!

Simon

13th January 2018, 20:56	#1
truewhite0 Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: PEMBROKE Posts: 28 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	automatic transmission fluid Hi,Ive a 2004 mgzt-t 2.5 v6 180 se,I am thinking of changing the auto transmission oil,but am unsure which oil to use,thanks for any advice.

13th January 2018, 20:58	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,826 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Carlube ATF-u works just fine. __________________ Lest we forget..

14th January 2018, 18:08	#7
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,098 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Not on the list but I've done just about 100k miles using Millermatic ATF in the ZT Auto ( used by my local EX MGR dealer) . so probably ok.. C. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

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truewhite0 Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: PEMBROKE Posts: 28 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for that,would you know how much I would need.

14th January 2018, 16:03	#6
truewhite0 Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: PEMBROKE Posts: 28 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the replys ,very helpful.

14th January 2018, 23:48	#9
anddyy Avid contributor mg zt 180+ Join Date: May 2015 Location: blackpool Posts: 182 Thanks: 15 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	Has anyone tried the Gulf multi vehicle atf oil, eurocarparts stock it £44 normally but with the sale code (which they always have on) its around £28. Had a quick Google and it seems to meet the n402 specs. www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Astra_1.6_2003/p/car-parts/transmission-parts/car-transmission/transmission-oils/?522772221&1&f98745af6cab193eb1d671153580c99ce9631 476&000769 If it's any good I'll be down euros and getting a bottle for my 180.