If it’s approved for the ZF 8 speed box then use it. You will hear a lot say life guard 6 only but that’s a blinkered view and a very expensive option, as long as you use a top manufacturer which Titan are and it’s the correct grade (self approved) for your gear box then you are good to use. The “life guard 6” supporters will read from ZF’s documents that they only approve life guard 6, but they make the oil so they are only going to promote their own oil. The specifications of the oil are not secret and various car manufacturers will use their own approved make of oil as they have contracts with these companies... like Audi use Shell etc.
My opinion is don’t use the cheapest / unknown brands oils on market, they are probably ok but for peace of mind use a top brand like Chevron, Tipton, Mobil, Shell, Castrol, Motul etc are top brands and make suitable alternatives built to the required specs or even better spec’s.
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