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ZF EcoFluid X — high-load axle protection where heat is part of the job
ZF EcoFluid X is a high-performance axle oil for ZF bus, truck, construction and industrial driveline applications. It combines temperature resistance with strong gear and bearing protection, making it suitable for axles exposed to heavy loads, high operating temperatures and demanding daily service.
SAE 80W-90 gear and axle oil for ZF mechanical drive and axle applications
05, 07, 12, 16, 17, 19, 21
Mobile mixer drives, bus and truck axles, AVE electric axles, APL truck axles and other ZF axle/drive families listed under the TE-ML coverage
EcoFluid X is an axle/gear-oil page, not an ATF page. TE-ML 12 includes bus, truck and electric axle service intervals, including hot-country and AVE 130 rules.
Why Choose Original ZF EcoFluid X SAE 80W-90
ZF EcoFluid X SAE 80W-90 is made for ZF bus and truck axles exposed to high load, high temperature and continuous torque.
- The protective oil film helps defend gear teeth and bearings when the axle is hot, loaded and working for hours.
- ZF approval means the oil is matched to the lubricant class and application, not chosen only by SAE viscosity or a generic gear-oil label.
- For operators, the business case is clear: better service confidence, lower wear risk and less chance of costly axle-related downtime.
- EcoFluid X is tied to ZF axle families and temperature/application limits, so the value is the ZF release, not only the SAE grade.
- The source gives different intervals for buses, hot-country operation, AVE electric axles and truck axles; one generic change interval would be misleading.
- ZF notes filter-insert handling and hot-country criteria in the same TE-ML context, which are useful commercial checks before supply.
Compatible ZF Groups and Typical Models
| Vehicle / unit group | ZF families and examples | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrostatic-mechanical and electric drive systems | Mobile mixer drives CML and CMe where EcoFluid X is listed | TE-ML 07 |
| Bus and truck axles | A / AV / RL and A133 bus axle families; APL 9000 / APL 90 truck axles; AVE 130 electric axles | TE-ML 12 |
| Construction machinery axle references | TE-ML 05 construction machinery axle and wheel-head context where EcoFluid X SAE 80W-90 is listed as a mechanical transmission oil profile | TE-ML 05 profile reference |
| Rail axle gearbox references | Rail axle gearbox lubricant context where EcoFluid X SAE 80W-90 is listed under category 16B | 16B |
| Lift-truck and axle class 17 references | Planetary gear transmissions, AT30 and AT35 axle contexts with class 17E / 17G source coverage | 17E / 17G where applicable by unit |
| Transfer and offset gearbox references | VG750, VG3800, DR and TC 27 transfer/offset gearbox families in normal and heavy-duty operation | 19B / 19C / 19D source-linked coverage |
| Tractor axles and planetary final drives | APL-300, APL, AS, TerraSteerAxle (TSA), TDA and ZF half-shaft final-drive contexts where gear-oil classes must be confirmed by unit | TE-ML 21 source-linked axle/final-drive coverage |
ZF TE-ML Coverage at a Glance
Mobile mixer and drive systems
EcoFluid X is listed for ZF mobile mixer drive systems and is treated as SAE 80W-90 in the mechanical-drive temperature table.
Bus and truck axles
EcoFluid X covers bus axles, AVE electric axles and APL truck axles with different intervals for standard, hot-country and electric-axle use.
Additional ZF coverage
The mapping also associates EcoFluid X with construction machinery, rail, lift-truck, transfer/offset and final-drive lists; detailed rows should be extracted before expanding those sections.
Oil Change Intervals (Key References)
| Reference | Interval |
|---|---|
| Bus axles A / AV / RL | 180,000 km / 1 x every 3 years |
| Bus axle A133 with diaphragm breather | 300,000 km / 1 x every 3 years |
| Hot-country operation, standard bus axle groups | 120,000 km / 1 x every 2 years |
| Hot-country operation, A133 with diaphragm breather | 200,000 km / 1 x every 2 years |
| AVE 130 electric axle | 60,000 km / 1 x every year |
| Truck axles initial change | 10,000 km |
| Truck axles subsequent change | 120,000 km / 1 x every 2 years |
| Transfer and offset gearboxes, normal operation | Oil level check: 10,000 km; oil change and breather cleaning: 60,000 km / 1 year |
| Transfer and offset gearboxes, heavy-duty application | Oil level check: 10,000 km; oil change and breather cleaning: 20,000 km / 1 year |
Oil Quantity, Breather and Service Verification
For EcoFluid X, quote by axle or drive family: bus axle, AVE electric axle, APL truck axle or mixer drive. Where the ZF diaphragm breather applies, the source states that its filter insert is changed at every oil change.
FAQ
Why choose original ZF EcoFluid X SAE 80W-90 for an axle?
Axles work under high contact pressure. The oil must protect gears and bearings while matching the exact ZF lubricant class.
Is SAE viscosity enough to choose the right oil?
No. SAE viscosity does not replace TE-ML approval. The exact axle, operating conditions and lubricant class must match.
What should be checked during axle service?
Oil level, drain interval, breather condition, seals and the correct TE-ML class should be checked. A blocked breather or wrong oil can shorten the benefit of a good service.
What to Send for Fast Compatibility Check
- Photo of the ZF axle / drive nameplate or exact unit model.
- Vehicle or machine model and the exact application family.
- Mileage or operating hours, ambient conditions and duty profile.
- Previous oil type and recent service history if known.
Need help identifying the correct ZF transmission parts or fluid?
Send ATS the VIN, transmission code, OE spare-part number or a photo of the ZF nameplate. We confirm the suitable Genuine ZF fluid, oil pan, filter, service kit, price and availability before you order.