ZF product 1071.298.033 is an original oil change kit (maintenance kit) for ZF automatic transmissions.
This specific kit is designed for servicing the well-known ZF 6HP19 and ZF 6HP21 (6-speed) automatic transmissions. This type of automatic transmission is widely used in a broad range of BMW models (such as the 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6, and Z4).
Kit Contents
This is a complete service kit containing all the necessary parts for a professional oil change according to ZF’s factory specifications:
Transmission fluid: Includes 7 liters of ZF LifeguardFluid 6 (the original, ZF-recommended high-quality fluid for these 6-speed automatic transmissions).
Oil pan (plastic): On these transmissions, the oil filter is integrated into the plastic oil pan. The kit therefore includes a brand-new plastic oil pan with a pre-installed filter and magnetic strips to trap metal particles.
Gasket: The oil pan gasket (usually already pre-installed on the new pan).
Mounting hardware: A complete set of new oil pan bolts and a new drain plug/fill plug.
Technical Specifications
Transmission type: ZF 6HP19, 6HP19 X, 6HP21, 6HP21 X
Number of gears: 6
Oil pan material: Plastic
Oil quality: ZF LifeguardFluid 6
Why this set is used
ZF recommends changing the transmission fluid and filter in these automatic transmissions periodically (depending on driving style and load, usually between 80,000 and 120,000 km, or after 8 years). Since the plastic oil pan can warp due to thermal cycling and the filter cannot be replaced separately, you should always replace the entire pan during this maintenance service. This kit prevents shifting issues (such as jerking or slipping) and significantly extends the life of the automatic transmission.
