Tranny and Diff fluids.. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Bandarof · 09-09-2009, 06:01 PM

Which redline Transmission and Diff fluids should I use for my 335??

David9962000 · 09-09-2009, 07:05 PM

Contact them at www.redlineoil.com

FCPGroton · 09-10-2009, 02:33 PM

^^^ Agreed. I am not sure what the BMW uses. I would think it would be kind of gear oil like 80W-120 or something like that.

chaz58 · 09-10-2009, 03:44 PM

Which transmissin?

If you have a MT, don't use the AT fluid (even though Redline will tell you you can). It will shift better with the MT (although may be a bit notchy when cold - I haven't had the problem).

Bandarof · 09-10-2009, 06:21 PM

Well yes definately Manual, but redline have two types MT and MTL; it seems the MTL is for 4X4s so I guess I'm gonna go with the regular 75W 140.

Same oil for the diff??

I have only 20K kilos on my car but I do hear noise from the diff and didn't shift correctly from 3rd to 4th a couple of times while racing with friends. SO I believe I need the after break-in oil change for Tranny and diff.

So 75W 140 will work for both tranny and diff??

AlanAZ · 09-11-2009, 09:29 AM

Royal Purple Synchromax seems to work well in E90 MTs, according to a number of posts I've read here. I'm considering changing to that the next time I have my car in the air.

UPDATE: I've swapped out the Synchromax. The great shifting it provided only lasted a few months, then was about the same as the factory fluid w/60K miles on it.

I put in Redline D4 ATF for use in the Phoenix extremely hot climate. According to Redline tech support, D6 ATF is closest viscosity to the factory fluid and is recommended, espec. in colder climates (D6 is about 10% thinner than D4, so not much difference -- Synchromax is a heavier viscosity than even the D4.)

usc335 · 09-12-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanAZ

Royal Purple Synchromax seems to work well in E90 MTs, according to a number of posts I've read here. I'm considering changing to that the next time I have my car in the air.

+1 I originally used Redline, but shift notchiness when cold and warm drove me nuts. I switched to Royal Purple Synchromax and it's much better!

ECSTuning · 09-14-2009, 04:24 PM

We have a selection of transmission and diff fluid available that can be found here on the website.

Transmission:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply

Diff:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply

rambalu80 · 09-23-2009, 02:03 PM

Can someone please tell me how many quarts of oil is needed for the transmission and the rear diff?

Bandarof · 09-23-2009, 03:35 PM

I changed my transmission oil today with redline 75W 90 and it's so much better!! Also the average fuel consumption increased by 200kilometers!!

ECSTuning · 10-12-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambalu80

Can someone please tell me how many quarts of oil is needed for the transmission and the rear diff?

The E9X 328i transmission requires roughly 3 quarts of fluid We have those available here for your application:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328...aign=postreply

& your car's rear diff take's roughly 2 quarts of fluid & those can can be found here:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328...aign=postreply

Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have any other question! I will do my best to help where ever I can!

Cheers,
Joe

Bandarof · 10-12-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandarof

I changed my transmission oil today with redline 75W 90 and it's so much better!! Also the average fuel consumption increased by 200kilometers!!

Actually the average fuel consumption improved by proximately 50 kilometers, after I let it run for a couple of weeks now it reads 405 Kilos with a full tank of unleaded95 as opposed to 350...

Great stuff gonna change the diff fluid very soon..

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09-10-2009, 03:44 PM	#4
chaz58 Captain Drives: 328iT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit Burbs Posts: 701 iTrader: (0)	Which transmissin? If you have a MT, don't use the AT fluid (even though Redline will tell you you can). It will shift better with the MT (although may be a bit notchy when cold - I haven't had the problem). __________________ _________________________________________________

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Bandarof Impossible is Nothing Drives: 08' white/red 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 86 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335i [0.00]	Well yes definately Manual, but redline have two types MT and MTL; it seems the MTL is for 4X4s so I guess I'm gonna go with the regular 75W 140. Same oil for the diff?? I have only 20K kilos on my car but I do hear noise from the diff and didn't shift correctly from 3rd to 4th a couple of times while racing with friends. SO I believe I need the after break-in oil change for Tranny and diff. So 75W 140 will work for both tranny and diff?? __________________ 08' 335i WHT/RED MT6 01' 323Ci TPZ BLU/GRY MT6 88' 750iL BLU/GRY 85' 745i Carbonite/Buffalo Turbo Injectors

09-11-2009, 09:29 AM	#6
AlanAZ Captain Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 772 iTrader: (4)	Royal Purple Synchromax seems to work well in E90 MTs, according to a number of posts I've read here. I'm considering changing to that the next time I have my car in the air. UPDATE: I've swapped out the Synchromax. The great shifting it provided only lasted a few months, then was about the same as the factory fluid w/60K miles on it. I put in Redline D4 ATF for use in the Phoenix extremely hot climate. According to Redline tech support, D6 ATF is closest viscosity to the factory fluid and is recommended, espec. in colder climates (D6 is about 10% thinner than D4, so not much difference -- Synchromax is a heavier viscosity than even the D4.) Last edited by AlanAZ; 02-02-2011 at 02:33 PM.

09-09-2009, 07:05 PM	#2
David9962000 Lieutenant Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 548 iTrader: (1)	Contact them at www.redlineoil.com

09-14-2009, 04:24 PM	#8
ECSTuning BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,154 iTrader: (18)	We have a selection of transmission and diff fluid available that can be found here on the website. Transmission: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply Diff: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST\|Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172\|Facebook \| YouTube

09-23-2009, 02:03 PM	#9
rambalu80 Captain Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Jackson TX Posts: 982 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Can someone please tell me how many quarts of oil is needed for the transmission and the rear diff?

09-23-2009, 03:35 PM	#10
Bandarof Impossible is Nothing Drives: 08' white/red 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 86 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335i [0.00]	I changed my transmission oil today with redline 75W 90 and it's so much better!! Also the average fuel consumption increased by 200kilometers!! __________________ 08' 335i WHT/RED MT6 01' 323Ci TPZ BLU/GRY MT6 88' 750iL BLU/GRY 85' 745i Carbonite/Buffalo Turbo Injectors

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