Technical reference · checked September 5, 2026
ZF 8HP65 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: 8HP65A, 8HP65APH, 8HP65AX, 8HP65AXPH.
ZF identifier source- Generation
- Not verified
- Factory input torque (Nm)
700
2017 Audi Q7 0D5, manufacturer designation 8HP65A; not a universal rating for every 8HP65 suffix.
Technical source · 0D5 overview- Gear ratios, example only
- Not verified
- Weight (kg)
- Not verified
- Service fluid
8HP65A / 8HP65AX: ZF LifeguardFluid 8; 8HP65APH / 8HP65AXPH: ZF LifeguardFluid 9, ZF Lifeguard Hybrid 1
Distinct rows in TE-ML 11: hybrid suffixes have different approvals; do not use one family-wide fluid.
Technical source · p. 5- Dimensions and fluid capacity
- Not verified
- Applications
- Audi 2017 Q7, 0D5 / 8HP65A application in the factory torque 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