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Automatic gearbox ZF 8HP55

Technical characteristics of the 8-speed automatic transmission ZF 8HP55 or Audi 0BK and 0BW, reliability, resource, reviews, problems and gear ratios.

The ZF 8HP8 55-speed automatic transmission was produced by the concern from 2009 to 2018 and was installed on powerful Audi models under the 0BK index, sometimes it is referred to as 8HP55A and 8HP55AF. There is a version of this machine for hybrid cars with the index 0BW or 8HP55AH.

The first generation 8HP also includes: 8HP45, 8HP70 and 8HP90.

Specifications 8-automatic transmission ZF 8HP55

Typehydraulic machine
Number of gears8
For drivefull
Engine capacityup to 4.2 liters
Torqueup to 700 Nm
What kind of oil to pourZF Lifeguard Fluid 8
Grease volume9.0 liters
Partial replacement5.5 liters
Serviceevery 60 km
Approximate resource300 000 km

Dry weight of automatic transmission 8HP55 according to the catalog is 141 kg

Gear ratios automatic transmission 0BK

On the example of a 6 Audi A2012 Quattro with a 3.0 TDi engine:

Home1-I2-I3-I4-I
2.3754.7143.1432.1061.667
5-I6-I7-I8-IRear
1.2851.0000.8390.6673.317

Which models are equipped with a 8HP55 box

Audi (as 0BK and 0BW)
A4 B8 (8K)2011 – 2015
A5 1(8T)2011 – 2016
A6 C7 (4G)2011 – 2018
A7 C7 (4G)2011 – 2018
A8 D4 (4H)2009 – 2017
Q5 1 (8R)2012 – 2017

Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of automatic transmission 8HP55

This is a very reliable machine, but is often aggregated with particularly powerful engines.

When driving aggressively, the solenoids quickly become clogged with clutch wear products.

Vibrations from burnt clutches gradually break the oil pump bearings

Aluminum pistons and drums do not tolerate constant sharp acceleration from a standstill

Regular updates in all automatic transmission lines require bushings and rubber gaskets


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