TYK500050G | ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 ATF – 6HP Automatic Gearbox Oil 1L
ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 automatic transmission fluid for Land Rover models fitted with compatible ZF 6HP automatic gearboxes, including Discovery 3, Discovery 4, Range Rover Sport L320 and Range Rover L322 6-speed fitments. Supplied in a 1 litre bottle and replacing Land Rover fluid reference TYK500050.
- ZF-branded Lifeguard Fluid 6 from the manufacturer of the 6HP gearbox
- Developed specifically for compatible ZF 6HP automatic transmissions
- Correct fluid family for Land Rover TYK500050 6-speed gearbox fitments
- 1 litre bottle – ZF product number S671.090.255
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ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 is the dedicated semi-synthetic automatic transmission fluid developed by ZF for compatible 6HP automatic gearboxes. Its friction characteristics are matched specifically to the transmission, helping maintain smooth shift quality and vibration-free operation while providing the thermal and oxidation stability needed inside a hard-working automatic gearbox. For Land Rover 6-speed ZF fitments using TYK500050, this is the ZF-branded fluid from the manufacturer of the transmission itself.
The 6HP is not a gearbox to fill with a generic ATF simply because the viscosity looks similar. Fluid friction behaviour forms part of the way the clutches and hydraulic control system operate, and ZF specifies Lifeguard Fluid 6 for the relevant 6HP transmission families.
Land Rover Fitment
- Discovery 3 – models fitted with the ZF 6HP automatic gearbox
- Discovery 4 – models fitted with the ZF 6HP automatic gearbox
- Range Rover Sport L320 – models fitted with the ZF 6HP automatic gearbox
- Range Rover L322 – models fitted with the ZF 6HP automatic gearbox
Later vehicles in these model ranges can use ZF 8HP automatic transmissions, which require a different fluid. Confirm the gearbox type before ordering rather than selecting the ATF from the vehicle model alone.
ZF 6HP Oil Change
Despite the familiar lifetime-fill wording associated with these transmissions, ZF currently recommends an oil change after 150,000 km – approximately 93,000 miles. ZF also states that shorter intervals can make sense where the gearbox has operated under high temperatures or heavy loads, or where the vehicle’s previous use and service history are unknown.
ZF specifies that containers up to 20 litres should be shaken vigorously for at least 15 seconds before the oil is dispensed.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Data |
|---|---|
| Product | ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 |
| ZF product number | S671.090.255 |
| Container size | 1 litre |
| Base oil | Semi-synthetic |
| Colour | Amber |
| Density at 15°C | 840 kg/m³ |
| Viscosity at 40°C | 26.8 mm²/s |
| Viscosity at 100°C | 5.6 mm²/s |
| Brookfield viscosity at -40°C | 8,500 mPa·s |
| Pour point | -51°C |
| Flash point (COC) | 210°C |
Related Gearbox Service Parts
For sump, filter and other automatic gearbox servicing components, see our Gearbox & Transmission Service Kits. Other automatic transmission and hydraulic fluids are available in ATF & Steering Fluid.
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 × 15 × 10 cm |
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