Hey Scotty do you know what brand of transmission fluid does the BMW X3 xdrive28i uses it’s a zf 8 hp transmission. I found lifeguard 8 automatic transmission fluid and atf8 transmission fluid made by pentosin on FCP euro. I don’t know which one is oem
The ZF lifeguard 8 is the OEM fluid used in all ZF 8 speed transmissions. I highly recommend using the OEM ZF fluid instead of the Liqui Moly or Pentosin fluid. Those ZF transmissions are very sensitive to fluid type.
I own a 2016 BMW 428i and have done a transmission fluid change. The ZF lifeguard 8 is the OEM fluid. There is no need to call them when I'm answering your question. Ignore the other answer about calling. Don't waste your time with that...
Call dealership parts department with VIN number to get the accurate fluid as they are sensitive to the fluid type. You don’t want to be risking this. I would call two different places to confirm.
