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07-01-2011, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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What Fluids/Lube to use?
I want to change out the fluids in my 07 328xi to better/synthetic.
Any recommendations and how much do I need to buy? 1. Front Differential 2. Rear Differential 3. Manual Transmission 4 Transfer Case. Redline? Amsoil? Other? |
07-01-2011, 09:01 AM | #2 |
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F&r diff use 75-w90
No idea on transfer case. Mt I would use mtl or mt90 |
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07-08-2011, 03:19 PM | #4 |
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http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehic...08+BMW+335xi+G
https://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/2...newsletter.pdf look at pg. 4. As for brands, I swear by Motul. After the AR oil cooler, motul 10w40, and mocool I have had zero heat issues. I plan on using Motul for the rest when I flush them. |
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07-09-2011, 10:37 AM | #5 |
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My dad has a 06 vette and had every fluid changed out to ams. He now can get 34 mpg on the hwy going 65mph with a 400hp v8. |
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07-10-2011, 05:24 AM | #7 |
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TC uses special BMW fluid, about 1/4 quart...however I run D4 ATF and no problems.....PITA to change though, ended up taking off the harness that holds the TC to the subframe...I think someone mentioned fabricating a special allen wrenth to get at the fill hole.
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07-12-2011, 02:42 PM | #8 |
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Here is what I have found:
Transfer Case-- can only use BMW's oil, no substitute 6 speed Manual Trans-- 3.2 pints, can use RedLine D6 ATF, $10.99/qt at JEGS (I know ATF in a manual?, but that is what RedLine says. Manuals like thin oil) Front Diff-- 1.3 pints, can use RedLine 75W90 GL-5 Gear oil, $12.99/qt at JEGS Rear Diff-- 2.6 pints, can use RedLine 75W90 GL-5 Gear oil |
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07-13-2011, 07:26 AM | #9 |
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Front and rear diff (from factory) use a BMW-specific 75W150 oil, though the Redlines, Royal Purple get decent reviews on here. I figured why risk it, and went with the BMW-juice that doesn't cost any more, and it's a bit heavier weight. Transfer case is a special fluid that is expensive, but you only need .6L or so. Funky to fill. Haven't done that one yet, but I do have a post here somewhere describing how to get to the fill-plug.
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10-26-2011, 04:01 PM | #10 |
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i did my rear diff and used royal purple, its fine!! and deff needed it!! the old stuff was smelly and almost nothing came out.. you need a transfer pump and that big allen socket
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10-29-2011, 10:15 AM | #11 |
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10-30-2011, 07:42 PM | #12 |
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i know, my front was fine!! the rear was almost empty... it only takes about 1 quart anyway but that thing was nearly empty..
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11-03-2011, 11:00 PM | #13 |
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Here's BavAuto's maintenance sheets by model http://blog.bavauto.com/9906/bavarian-ottos-ultimate-maintenance-schedules/. It's a bit easier to read and it's meant to be printed out and filled in as you go.
Also, here's their list of DIY, which includes some of the fluids we're discussing http://blog.bavauto.com/category/various-topics/maintenance/ My '07 328xi E92 has almost 70K on it so I need to start changing some fluids as well
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