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Prices may varyHealth score is for adult use as intended, per the manufacturer's SDS. It does not model child ingestion, accidental spill cleanup, or off-label use. See the safety panel below for full hazard classification, and /disclaimer for the full editorial scope.
GHS hazard codes are quoted from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet. PPE tiers below translate those codes and the listed ingredient chemistry; they are not CarCareTruth recommendations.
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Only when: splash risk
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 recommends safety glasses with side shields and chemical goggles, though Section 2 carries no mixture-level eye-hazard classification at all (the mixture is GHS-unclassified). Goggles are a splash-contingency for drain-and-pour work, not a routine requirement for an unclassified fluid.
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Only when: splash risk
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 recommends chemical protective gloves (e.g. PVC), though Section 2 carries no mixture-level skin-hazard classification (the mixture is GHS-unclassified). Gloves are a splash-contingency for drain and pour, not a routine requirement.
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Only when: in enclosed space
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS Section 8 names a contingent respirator recommendation (if risk of overexposure exists, wear an approved respirator) but states general exhaust ventilation is adequate under normal operating conditions, and Section 2 carries no mixture-level inhalation-hazard classification. This is generic industrial boilerplate rather than a fluid-specific hazard signal; ensure normal ventilation during drain-and-fill service.
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No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
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Scope of these PPE tiers. The tiers on this page translate the product's Safety Data Sheet where one is published, plus its ingredient chemistry, into a comparable rating. They describe a formulation, not a situation: a tier is not a safety determination for any specific user, task, quantity, or environment. The manufacturer's label and use instructions govern how the product is handled. Where the product is used at work, the employer's PPE program and hazard assessment under 29 CFR 1910.132 decide what protection is selected, not this page.
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This product ranks #7 of 18 in Transmission Fluid.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed August 26, 2026
TL;DR Genuine Mopar ATF built to ZF's own material standard ZF005946, the Lifeguard 9 spec, for the 8-speed and 9-speed automatics across Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. This is not ATF+4, a different fluid for a different transmission family. No shudder complaints found. SDS shows no hazard classification.
Full synthetic, built to meet ZF's own material standard for its Lifeguard 9 spec, manufactured by Shell and sold under the Mopar name as the factory-fill fluid for the ZF-sourced 8-speed and 9-speed automatics across the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram lineup. It's a standard drain-and-fill service. ZF treats the 9-speed as effectively sealed for life with a long factory interval; owner communities more often recommend a shorter practical interval. No product-specific shudder or seal complaints turned up in this search.
The best fit is Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram owners with an 8-speed or 9-speed automatic who want the same factory fluid a dealer would install, built to ZF's own approval rather than a generic compatibility claim. Skip it if your vehicle calls for ATF+4, the spec for Chrysler's older 4, 5, and 6-speed automatics; it's a different fluid for a different transmission entirely.
The SDS classifies this fluid as not hazardous at the mixture level, with no signal word assigned, an unusually clean result for an ATF. Take spent fluid to a used-oil collection facility; never pour it down a drain.
No. ATF+4 is Mopar's older spec for the 4, 5, and 6-speed Chrysler automatics, a different fluid built for a different transmission family. The 8-speed and 9-speed units use this fluid instead, built to ZF's own material standard. Using the wrong one can lead to shift-quality problems, clutch-pack wear, and expensive transmission damage. Check your owner's manual or dipstick label to confirm which spec your transmission calls for.
The ZF-sourced 8-speed (8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP95) and 9-speed (9HP48, 948TE) automatics used across the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram lineup from roughly 2013 forward. Confirm the exact transmission code for your specific vehicle before buying; it is not a fit for the older 4, 5, or 6-speed automatics that take ATF+4.
It's built to ZF's own material standard ZF005946, the specification behind ZF LifeguardFluid 9, manufactured by Shell. It isn't bottled under the ZF Lifeguard name, but it carries the same underlying material approval.
ZF treats the 9-speed unit as effectively sealed for life with a long factory interval. Owner and enthusiast communities more commonly suggest a shorter practical interval for real-world driving. Check your specific model year's maintenance schedule, since guidance varies by application.
No. The SDS classifies it as not hazardous at the mixture level, with no signal word or hazard statements assigned, an unusually clean result for an automatic transmission fluid.
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