Technical reference · checked September 5, 2026
ZF 8HP50 guide
Ratios, service fluid and identification for the variants listed below. Check the source vehicle before choosing a donor.
What it is
A ZF eight speed automatic transmission family. Verified identifiers: 8HP50, 8HP50HIS, 8HP50X, 8HP50XHIS.
ZF identifier source- Generation
2
Second-generation launch context; do not generalize from suffixes.
Technical source · Named versions in same release- Factory input torque (Nm)
500
ZF second-generation introduction; 8HP50 BMW 520d launch version / 8HP75 announced version, not an aftermarket build rating.
Technical source · ZF volume-production press release- Gear ratios, example only
- Not verified
- Weight (kg)
- Not verified
- Service fluid
ZF LifeguardFluid 8
Service-fill approval only for TE-ML 11 listed exact variants: 8HP50, 8HP50HIS, 8HP50X, 8HP50XHIS. Match vehicle manufacturer part number and relevant footnotes; separate differential oil is not ATF.
Technical source · Approved lubricants for service fills, p. 4- Dimensions and fluid capacity
- Not verified
- Applications
- BMW 520d launch application in the ZF second generation source above.
Before choosing a donor
Check the full tag, engine mounting face, converter, output, electronics and donor drivetrain. A matching family name is not enough.
Send us identification photosC&C availability and Dodson parts
C&C availability for this model is not confirmed. Dodson’s shared catalog groups are not exact variant fitment approval.
How Dodson components fit into a build