6MT fluid type

mreloc · 08-21-2010, 09:29 AM

Searched and couldn't find my answer. I have an 09 328 E93 6MT. Do all use MTF LT3 fluid? In my past BMWs they could range from Auto Fluid, LT2, or LT1 all within one generation of car.

Would rather not have to put the car up on ramps to read the label if anyone can confirm if it is LT3...

Car has 1300 miles and want to do a break-in drain and refill. Assuming I should use factory stuff..?

Thanks!

ctuna · 08-21-2010, 11:29 AM

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...e-our-m5s.html

ENINTY · 08-21-2010, 12:50 PM

Yes, it is LT3. Not sure if BMW is selling it by the gallon yet. When I got it last year I had to BYOC and get it from the 55 gallon drum. Do a search there is a Castrol equivelent that is the OEM fluid.

mreloc · 08-21-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ENINTY

Yes, it is LT3. Not sure if BMW is selling it by the gallon yet. When I got it last year I had to BYOC and get it from the 55 gallon drum. Do a search there is a Castrol equivelent that is the OEM fluid.

Thanks for the info. Surprised it's Castrol since Pentosin used to make the MT fluids for BMW.

123Britt · 08-22-2010, 06:46 AM

Bavarian Austsport sells & both are excellent.

ENINTY · 08-22-2010, 07:43 AM

I just remebered I had made a note of the P/N's for the drive line oils. Low and behold I now remember Tischer does sell the trans oil in 5L jug; it's the diff fluid that I had to get from the bulk container. Hope this helps.

Note: Diff Oil P/N Bulk 83 22 1 467 993 Trans Oil P/N Bulk 83 22 0 406 941 Trans Oil in 5L container 83 22 7 533 818

08-21-2010, 09:29 AM	#1
mreloc Private 9 Rep 69 Posts Drives: E93, past: E90, E46, E36, E30 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0)	6MT fluid type Searched and couldn't find my answer. I have an 09 328 E93 6MT. Do all use MTF LT3 fluid? In my past BMWs they could range from Auto Fluid, LT2, or LT1 all within one generation of car. Would rather not have to put the car up on ramps to read the label if anyone can confirm if it is LT3... Car has 1300 miles and want to do a break-in drain and refill. Assuming I should use factory stuff..? Thanks!
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	All fluids listed here + aftermarket types http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...e-our-m5s.html
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ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Yes, it is LT3. Not sure if BMW is selling it by the gallon yet. When I got it last year I had to BYOC and get it from the 55 gallon drum. Do a search there is a Castrol equivelent that is the OEM fluid.
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08-22-2010, 06:46 AM	#5
123Britt Captain 289 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Tischer sells in 5L jug Bavarian Austsport sells & both are excellent.
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ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I just remebered I had made a note of the P/N's for the drive line oils. Low and behold I now remember Tischer does sell the trans oil in 5L jug; it's the diff fluid that I had to get from the bulk container. Hope this helps. Note: Diff Oil P/N Bulk 83 22 1 467 993 Trans Oil P/N Bulk 83 22 0 406 941 Trans Oil in 5L container 83 22 7 533 818
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