Blackstone Manual Transmission Fluid Report

ccraig13 · 05-04-2012, 09:23 AM

Just had my manual transmission fluid analysed on my 2007 328xi at 75,000 miles. This is the first time the fluid had been changed. Shifts are a bit smoother now... and I think it added 10HP

. Had to buy the fluid from BMW since they would only sell it to my shop by the drum ( 50 gal. @ $15/half qt. = $6k

), yet had no issue selling it to me... Anyway, it cost me $63 ( after CCA discount ) for a container with 2 liters of MTF-1 fluid and $45 for the change. Less than a regular oil change at the dealer!

F32Fleet · 05-04-2012, 10:14 AM

So based on universal wear rate the fluid was ok.

F32Fleet · 05-04-2012, 10:17 AM

Looks good for 75k miles.

Clifton · 05-04-2012, 10:37 AM

Thanks for posting! I really value seeing other oil reports. Seeing this supports my rational for wanting to change my MT sooner than later. Thanks again!

Clifton · 05-04-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Socom

Looks good for 75k miles.

I'm not sure more than double the wear of the average is a "good" thing (see aluminum, iron & copper). Blackstone even mentioned the oil was low wear challenged and that the transmission internals took a hit from the longer run on the oil.

ccraig13 · 06-07-2012, 08:24 AM

So for some reason I never got notified that anyone responded to this post...

Anyways, here's a pic of original fluid (left) and the new stuff.

123Britt · 06-07-2012, 11:27 AM

Purchased MTL-3 FLUID FROM TISCHER -- 07' 335i and AFTER NEW CLUTCH and CDV SWAP --- BETTER THAN NEW

Surly73 · 06-08-2012, 09:31 AM

Thanks for posting, OP.

It should have been LT-2 if not LT-3 as factory fill though, no? That would throw off Blackstones "averages" and expectations for viscosity results.

ccraig13 · 06-23-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Surly73

Thanks for posting, OP.

It should have been LT-2 if not LT-3 as factory fill though, no? That would throw off Blackstones "averages" and expectations for viscosity results.

There were three different transmissions that year and mine took LT-2. You're right, not sure why it says MFT-1. I'm sure I wrote LT-2 on the slip. Is it possible they choose to call it that for their purposes?

Surly73 · 06-26-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ccraig13

There were three different transmissions that year and mine took LT-2. You're right, not sure why it says MFT-1. I'm sure I wrote LT-2 on the slip. Is it possible they choose to call it that for their purposes?

I dunno. Maybe it's worth following up with them and having your report/analysis repeated showing your fluid against actual LT2 instead.

05-04-2012, 09:23 AM	#1
ccraig13 Lieutenant 54 Rep 484 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Blackstone Manual Transmission Fluid Report Just had my manual transmission fluid analysed on my 2007 328xi at 75,000 miles. This is the first time the fluid had been changed. Shifts are a bit smoother now... and I think it added 10HP . Had to buy the fluid from BMW since they would only sell it to my shop by the drum ( 50 gal. @ $15/half qt. = $6k ), yet had no issue selling it to me... Anyway, it cost me $63 ( after CCA discount ) for a container with 2 liters of MTF-1 fluid and $45 for the change. Less than a regular oil change at the dealer! Attached Images __________________ 2007 328xi E92 6MT Jet Black/Coral Red \| Tracks: NJMP
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Clifton Captain 220 Rep 659 Posts Drives: Cars with tires Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting! I really value seeing other oil reports. Seeing this supports my rational for wanting to change my MT sooner than later. Thanks again! __________________ Regards, Clifton
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ccraig13 Lieutenant 54 Rep 484 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	So for some reason I never got notified that anyone responded to this post... Anyways, here's a pic of original fluid (left) and the new stuff. Attached Images __________________ 2007 328xi E92 6MT Jet Black/Coral Red \| Tracks: NJMP
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123Britt Captain 289 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	TISCHER Purchased MTL-3 FLUID FROM TISCHER -- 07' 335i and AFTER NEW CLUTCH and CDV SWAP --- BETTER THAN NEW
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Surly73 Lieutenant Colonel 535 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: '11 535xi 8AT KWv3 MPE MHD xHP Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Thanks for posting, OP. It should have been LT-2 if not LT-3 as factory fill though, no? That would throw off Blackstones "averages" and expectations for viscosity results.
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