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03-14-2013, 08:54 AM | #2 |
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The grades below are as BMW spec for the 335i, so check your grade spec for your gearbox and diff,
The brands below are top quality full synthetics, I used them after reccomendations on here: Gearbox oil - 2 litres of Fuchs TITAN SINTOFLUID SAE 75W-80 synthetic Diff oil - 2 litres of Fuchs Titan Race SYN 5 75W-90 Fully Synthetic Gear Oil After changing the box oil I really noticed an improvement in shift feel and smoothness. |
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03-14-2013, 11:15 AM | #5 |
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Its not a sealed box, just BMW reckon you don't need to change the oil ever, probably right technically, but it can't hurt though, and mine felt a lot smoother when changed for a top notch oil at 42k.
It still has a drain plug underneath and a filler/level plug on the side. |
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03-14-2013, 12:30 PM | #7 |
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Possibly for the auto, but not for the manual.
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03-15-2013, 05:22 AM | #9 |
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That's why I will thinking to change oil. And my car is over 70k miles and is good time to change. I don't believe in anything in long life if is not maintain properly. If was build 20- 30 years ago then probably
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03-15-2013, 08:34 AM | #11 |
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Mine's the same. Tried new oil with no improvement. About to fit revised mounts:
http://www.ca-int.co.uk/single_prod.php?prod_id=201
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http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuch...ion-fluid.aspx
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03-21-2013, 08:45 AM | #17 | |
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Bear in mind though that mine is MSport spec, which I believe has a shorter throw and stubbier knob than the SE as standard, so the effects might be different with another model. Worth the money? Hmmmm maybe - useful mod, but probably a bit overpriced for what they are. Just my five penn'orth... Next job...replace the CDV valve!
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03-21-2013, 09:08 AM | #18 |
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Nice work Phil,
I've got he mounts coming, so hopefully it will tighen things up a bit. +1 the Msport has a slightly shorter 'knob' but the shift arm & mech is identical between models, so throw angle is the same across model. I've got the BMW Perf short shift kit, which has a whole new shift arm that changes the linkage geometry, giving a much shorter angle of movement. It also has a stiffer vibration damping section in the two part shift arm. It has a nice bolt-like action, so I hope these new mounts will make it even better! Last edited by doughboy; 03-21-2013 at 09:14 AM.. |
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Great review, i will pick a set up. Will these fit an pre lci e90? (just to be 100% certain) Also, are these relatively easy to fit? |
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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=804839 plus if you're buying the mounts made by Rogue Engineering, you'll receive fitting instructions with the goods.
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Seriously looks worse than it is. Took me about 20 mins...but if you're not confident, get a good indy to do it for you.
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