- Availability
- In stock
- Maker
- ZF
- Part type
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
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Fitment and details
ZF LifeguardFluid 8 (ZF part S671 090 312) is a 1 liter automatic transmission fluid that ZF, the transmission maker, approves (ZF000020) as equal to BMW ATF 3+ (Oil No. 83225A12A00) for its 8HP automatics. BMW's parts catalog lists ATF 3+ for 2009 to 2020 BMWs from the E71 X6 and F10 5 Series to the G05 X5. Confirm your car by VIN before ordering.
Key facts
- Brand: ZF
- Maker part number: S671 090 312 (ZF LifeguardFluid 8)
- BMW part numbers: 83225A12A00 (BMW ATF 3+ on ZF's lubricant list TE-ML 11); BMW's catalog lists the cars below under 83222289720 (Automatic transmission fluid 3+)
- Spec and claim strength: ZF approval number ZF000020 on ZF's List of Lubricants TE-ML 11 (edition 01.07.2026), listed equal to BMW ATF 3+ for the 8HP45, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP90 and 8HP95 families and other LG8 groups. A ZF approval from the transmission maker, not a BMW-issued approval.
- Base oil: semi-synthetic, per ZF's product data sheet (2021-07-19)
- Size: 1 liter bottle
Which BMWs use BMW ATF 3+, the fluid ZF LifeguardFluid 8 is approved for?
Use: automatic transmission. BMW's catalog row does not name the transmission unit, and ZF names BMW ATF 3+ only for its 8HP and 9HP groups, so confirm by VIN. Car list from BMW's parts catalog (data through December 2019).
- BMW 2 Series: F22 (2014-2020), F23 (2015-2020)
- BMW 3 Series: F30 (2012-2019), F31 (2013-2019), F34 (2014-2019), G20 (2019-2020)
- BMW 4 Series: F32 (2014-2020), F33 (2014-2020), F36 (2014-2020)
- BMW 5 Series: F07 (2010-2017), F10 (2010-2017), G30 (2017-2020)
- BMW 6 Series: F06 (2012-2019), F12 (2011-2018), F13 (2012-2017), G32 (2018-2019)
- BMW 7 Series: F01 (2013-2015), F02 (2010-2015), G11 (2016-2020), G12 (2016-2020)
- BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid: F04 (2010-2012)
- BMW 8 Series: G14 (2019-2020), G15 (2019-2020), G16 (2020)
- BMW M5: F90 (2018-2020)
- BMW M8: F91 (2020), F92 (2020), F93 (2020)
- BMW X1: E84 (2012-2015)
- BMW X3: F25 (2011-2017), G01 (2018-2020)
- BMW X3 M: F97 (2019-2020)
- BMW X4: F26 (2014-2018), G02 (2018-2020)
- BMW X4 M: F98 (2019-2020)
- BMW X5: E70 (2010-2013), F15 (2014-2018), G05 (2019-2020)
- BMW X5 M: F85 (2015-2018)
- BMW X6: E71 (2009-2014), F16 (2015-2019), G06 (2020)
- BMW X6 M: F86 (2015-2019)
- BMW X7: G07 (2019-2020)
- BMW Z4: E89 (2012-2016), G29 (2019-2020)
ZF LifeguardFluid 8 is not ZF's fluid for 8HP65APH, 8HP65AXPH, 8P65FLPH, 8P75PH or 8P75XPH (ZF: LifeguardFluid 9) or for 8HP60 and 8HP80 (ZF: BMW ATF 8). Which BMW has which unit is not stated in the catalog, so confirm by VIN. The E70 X5 (2010-2013), E71 X6 (2009-2014), E84 X1 (2012-2015) and F02 7 Series (2010-2012) also appear in BMW's catalog under BMW ATF 2 (ZF 6-speed), so the same chassis and year can need a different fluid. The VIN decides. BMW catalog data for ATF 3+ ends in December 2019 (model year 2020). 2021 and newer BMWs are not confirmed, and dealer sites show some newer models on BMW ATF 8 instead, so send your VIN before ordering for a 2021 or newer car.
Questions about ZF LifeguardFluid 8 (S671 090 312)
Is ZF LifeguardFluid 8 the same as BMW ATF 3+?
ZF lists LifeguardFluid 8 (ZF No. S671 090 312, approval ZF000020) as an approved service fill equal to BMW ATF 3+, Oil No. 83225A12A00, for its 8HP groups. The approval is ZF's, the transmission maker, not a BMW-issued approval.
Does ZF LifeguardFluid 8 fit every BMW 8HP transmission?
No. ZF puts 8HP65APH, 8HP65AXPH, 8P65FLPH, 8P75PH and 8P75XPH on LifeguardFluid 9 and 8HP60 and 8HP80 on BMW ATF 8. ZF keeps 8HP66APH, 8HP95AXPH and the 8HP70H family on LifeguardFluid 8. Confirm the exact ZF code by VIN.
Does ZF LifeguardFluid 8 fit a 2021 or newer BMW?
Not confirmed. BMW catalog data for ATF 3+ ends in December 2019 (model year 2020). Dealer sites show some newer models on BMW ATF 8 instead, so send your VIN before ordering.
The right fluid depends on your engine or transmission and build date. Send your VIN to support@ia-euro.com and we'll confirm it before it ships.
