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The list of lubricants TE-ML 02, edition 01.04.2018 replaces all ZF Friedrichshafen AG
previous editions. The current list can be requested from any ZF D-88038 Friedrichshafen
after-salesservice center or accessed on the Internet under www.zf.com/contact
www.zf.com/lubricants.
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1.2 Buses
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2. Oil and filter change intervals (filter replacement affects only transmission with Intarder or WSK
[torque converter clutch])
Caution: Please refer to the previous pages, Section 1, tables, for information on the lubricant classes released for the
individual product groups.
ZF-Ecofluid M was specially designed for applications with manual transmissions and automatic transmissions in commercial
vehicles. The combination of a hydrocrack base oil with a specially balanced additive package ensures excellent oxidation stability
and is thus excellently suited for very long oil change intervals. It warrants high-quality transmission component protection, in
particular of the synchronizers and the gearings. As a result of the flat viscosity characteristic curve, the oil is suited for applications
in all climate zones, particularly in hot and cold regions. Moreover, in comparison with mineral transmission fluids, ZF-Ecofluid M
helps to reduce fuel consumption by 0.5 up to 1.0%.
Truck, bus and special applications according to sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4
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Footnotes
(1) In moderate climate zones, shift quality of non-automated transmissions is impaired when using the lubrication classes 02B /
02H.
(2) Lubricants marked (*) on the following pages must not be used.
(3) Oil and filter change required, depending on what occurs first. Only use genuine ZF filter inserts:
- Intarder 2: 6085 298 026
- Intarder 3: 0501 215 163
- WSK: 0501 202 378
(4) These intervals only apply to a hose breather in a dry area. If there is no hose breather in the dry area, the oil change
intervals specified for lubricant class 02L apply. This restriction does not apply to TraXon and bus applications.
In the case of transmissions filled ex-works with lubricant class 02E / 02V, no oil change must be effected during the first two
years as of initial registration. In case of retrofitting or repair in this period, oil refills with lubricant class 02E / 02V are
permitted. Exception: The limits of application in accordance with the TE-ML 02 (operating hours, mileage [km]) are already
met prior to the expiration of the first two years.
(5) First filling: Only the lubricant classes listed are permitted for initial fillings of transmissions. ZF recommends the oil grades
listed in Tables 1.1 -1.4.
(6) Service filling: The lubricant classes listed are compulsory for service oil changes according to the oil-change intervals
mentioned under Section 2. In case of oil changes at transmission mileage of up to 7500 km, only oils for initial fillings must
be used. In the case of transmissions filled ex-works with lubricant class 02E / 02V, due attention must always be paid to
footer 4.
(7) All lubricants of TE-ML 14 may be used. Oil change intervals and temperature limits of TE-ML 02 do apply.
(8) The denomination „hot country use“ is derived from the area where the vehicle is used, rather than from a country in the
sense of a state.
Regarding ZF units, we say "Hot country use" when:
1. the monthly average temperature exceeds 25°C in more than 2 months within a year
2. or if temperatures rise above 40°C on more than 7 days in a year.
(9) No oil changes are required during transmission operation.
Comments
1. Instructions for transmission ventilation in accordance with Installation Guidelines 1203 765 110 and 1328 765 101 must be
followed.
2. A lithium saponified multipurpose grease of NLGI class 2 which is mixable with mineral oil is to be used at greasing points
(grease code KP2K-30 in acc. with DIN 51825 or ISO-L-XCCHB2 in accordance with ISO 6743-9).
3. Additives of any kind added later to the oil change the oil in a manner that is unpredictable, and they are therefore not
permitted. No liability of any kind will be accepted by ZF for any damage resulting from the use of such additives.
4. ZF will not assume liability for damage caused by non-observance of our maintenance instructions.
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Note:
Oils formerly approved according to lubricant class 02A are now found in lubricant class 02B.
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Note:
In moderate climate zones, shift quality is impaired if viscosity grades higher than SAE 80W are used.
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Note:
1. In moderate climate zones, shift quality is impaired if viscosity grades higher than SAE 80W or SAE 30 are
used.
2. Product group Transmatic/Torque converter lock-up clutches TC 2: With oil sump temperatures below -15°C,
engine oil of viscosity grade SAE 20W (API CD/CE/CF-4/CF/CG-4/CH-4/CI-4/SF/SG/SH/SJ/SL specifications
or ACEA categories A/B/E) must be used. If possible, any one of the below-mentioned commercial products
in the viscosity class SAE 20W is to be used.
3. Product group Transmatic/Torque converter lock-up clutches TC 2: The lubricants marked thus (*) may not
be used.
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Note:
The lubricant class 02V has been specially developed for use in demanding situations at high temperatures. If the
reference "OIL GRADE 02V" is stated on the type plate, in principle only this type of oil may be used on the product
concerned. This also applies for servicing (oil changes, refilling after repair, refill).
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