ZF Aftermarket Brings All-Makes Fluid Coverage, Repair Kits and Remanufactured Drivetrain Solutions to AAPEX 2026

LAS VEGAS — ZF Aftermarket will showcase an expanded portfolio for North American independent workshops at AAPEX 2026, highlighting all-makes fluid and filter coverage, new targeted repair concepts and professionally remanufactured drivetrain solutions designed to help maximize vehicle uptime across conventional, hybrid and electric powertrains.

The strategy reflects the different service requirements that arise throughout a vehicle's lifecycle. Maintain focuses on preventive maintenance designed to help protect components and extend service life. Repair provides application-specific kits for defined repair scenarios. Replace offers professionally remanufactured units when component repair is not technically or economically appropriate. Together, the three pillars give workshops and distributors a structured approach for supporting vehicles throughout the powertrain lifecycle.

"At ZF, we continue to strengthen our transmission offering by expanding our portfolio of complete units, repair kits and transmission fluids, ensuring customers have access to complete and trusted aftermarket solutions," said Francisco Moreno, Head of NA Category Management, Powertrain and E-Mobility.

Preventive Maintenance Across Powertrain Types

ZF Lifeguard Fluids and application-specific oil change kits form the foundation of the Maintain pillar. Transmission fluids perform several functions beyond lubrication, including cooling internal components, protecting against wear and helping maintain expected shift quality and driving comfort. ZF recommends following vehicle manufacturer specifications and considering regular oil changes, particularly under high-temperature or high-load operating conditions or when a vehicle's service history is unknown.

ZF Aftermarket offers oil change kits containing the correct fluid quantities and replacement components for specific applications. The expanded program supports ZF and selected non-ZF transmissions as well as conventional, hybrid and electric axle applications, giving workshops broader coverage across all makes and models and helping distributors meet demand with available inventory.

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains place specific demands on fluids, including electrical insulation and compatibility with integrated electric motor components. Battery-electric vehicles also rely on fluid changes for reduction gearboxes within electric drive systems, where the right lubricant can help protect components exposed to high motor torque and rotational speeds and, in some applications, support motor cooling.

The new oil change kit for Tesla applications turns this future mobility service need into a practical workshop solution for battery-electric vehicle applications.

Targeted Repair Solutions for Electrified Drivetrains

Electrified drivetrain repair is one of the most significant contributors to the aftermarket's next growth phase. ZF Aftermarket is expanding its targeted repair portfolio for hybrid and fully electric vehicles, drawing on ZF's experience producing more than 6 million OEM electric motors. The E-Mobility Repair Kit family transfers OE repair expertise into practical aftermarket solutions, with more than 100 electric axle drive repair kit variants planned for availability following the global announcement.

The portfolio includes defined solutions designed to help workshops replace affected components rather than complete assemblies when a component-level repair is technically appropriate: Repair Kit EM for electric motors combines rotor and stator assemblies for ZF Gen 2 hybrid modules used in 8HP transmissions. Repair Kit ME for mechatronics includes OE-quality mechatronic units remanufactured with original processes, testing and flashing, then function-tested before delivery. Repair Kit IN for inverters delivers an all-in-one solution for inverter-related failures in fourth-generation 8HP hybrid transmissions. Repair Kit RD for reducers supplies the bearing components needed for defined electric drive unit reducer repairs.

Selected electric axle and electric motor repair solutions are planned for the ZF Aftermarket exhibit at AAPEX, alongside ZF Lifeguard oils and kits and remanufactured powertrain products.

OE-Quality Replacement When Repair Is Not the Right Route

When targeted repair is not technically or economically appropriate, ZF Aftermarket's remanufactured portfolio offers an alternative to installing a completely new assembly. Globally, the ZF REMAN portfolio includes approximately 2,400 remanufactured transmission SKUs, including hybrid applications, while the remanufactured mechatronics portfolio has expanded to approximately 600 SKUs. Building on this global offering, North America is expanding availability in the region with the launch of 250 transmission SKUs, oil solutions covering 75% of vehicles in operation, and 100 transmission component SKUs.

Building Workshop Expertise with ZF [pro]Tech

By combining preventive maintenance, component-level repair and remanufactured replacement options, ZF Aftermarket helps workshops select an appropriate solution for each stage of the vehicle lifecycle while supporting responsible resource use and reduced vehicle downtime. ZF [pro]Tech strengthens this approach by equipping technicians with the knowledge to apply these solutions effectively. Launched at AAPEX 2025 and introduced in Mexico in July 2026, the program provides practical, ASE-accredited training on ZF products and systems, along with direct access to ZF technical experts.

Starting November 3, ZF Aftermarket will showcase its latest solutions for "Mobility Uptime" in The Forum at Booth #F13011 during AAPEX in Las Vegas.