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DIY: Changing The Manual Trans Fluid In The 335
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03-16-2011, 01:34 AM | #45 |
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can someone please let me know with certainty what REDLINE fluid (D4 ATF or D6 ATF) do I put into my 2009 328xi 6MT??? I really really need to know this. Thanks.
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03-17-2011, 04:45 PM | #47 |
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I put Redline D6ATF into my MT. If you read redline's website about our car i think the D4 is a older type and D6 replaced it, so both would do fine. But double check redline's site
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03-17-2011, 05:53 PM | #48 | |
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I spoke with Redline's Tech Support as I was having a shifting problem and there was conflicting information on their website. However, D4 is only 10% more viscous, not much difference, and for a few situations (very hot climate, race track use) may be more appropriate. Update: now that I've experienced a couple 100F days, D4 was the right choice for me. Shifting is perfect, and I would not want to be running any thinner than this. Last edited by AlanAZ; 05-11-2011 at 07:35 AM.. |
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03-19-2011, 04:02 PM | #50 |
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sorry for the noob question. How do i pump the fluid into the fill hole? assume I use the Redline (not the RP bottle). what kinda pump do i need? thanks a bunch
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04-05-2011, 02:53 AM | #52 |
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Just did the transmission fluid change tonight. (used Redline D6) N to 1st, and 1st to 2nd require much less effort than before. thanks for this DIY!!
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04-05-2011, 07:59 PM | #53 |
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I wish I had seen this earlier (before I tried Sychromax),
http://www.royalpurple.com/transmission-chart.html according to RP's website, Synchromax is compatible with MTF-LT-1, but not MTF-LT-2 & 3, which is what E90 transmissions use. Last edited by AlanAZ; 09-22-2011 at 07:54 AM.. |
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09-26-2011, 01:11 PM | #55 | |
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"Once it's drained enough then put the plug back in and tighten it."
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10-28-2011, 09:24 PM | #56 | |
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11-03-2011, 05:41 PM | #57 |
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The list I point to is RP's Cross Reference Chart for Manual Transmissions. They do not list an oil (ATF or not), that can replace the oil (MTF-LT-2 or 3) used in our gearboxes.
RedLine recommends D6 ATF for use our gearboxes (for most applications.) |
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11-27-2011, 06:53 PM | #58 |
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Does anyone know if the drain plug uses an O-ring or a washer? I don't wanna risk replacing the fluid and having it seep around a crush washer. I would assume I could reuse an O-ring without problems.
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11-27-2011, 09:32 PM | #59 |
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No crush washer, the drain and fill plugs (same plug) have a built-in o-ring. I replaced my drain plug both times I changed the fluid. You may want to consider a magnetic plug to help keep particles out of the fluid. Gold plug makes them. Turner or Bavauto may have them also.
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07-04-2012, 06:47 PM | #61 |
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Changed my trans fluid today. Followed this DIY to the letter. Real easy. Get a pump from advance auto parts for $8
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12-08-2012, 05:44 PM | #62 |
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This DYI worked great for my 06 e90 330i. The only addition is I removed an additional bracket adjacent to the bracket mentioned in this procedure. Very simple, just a socket (14mm I believe).
I used Redline MTL per Mike Miller's "old school maintenance" write-up. Also, I used a Pittsburgh Automotive pump here: http://www.amazon.com/Pittsburgh-Aut.../dp/B006ZB8PDM Worked flawlessly.
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12-14-2012, 12:02 PM | #63 |
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Just did this, along with diff fluid. A little messy but that was my fault, hahaha. Certainly saved a few hundy doing it myself. I went with OEM fluids and had the dealer fill some bottles from their drums. I also used one of those transfer pumps, which I purchased from Harbor Freight. My '09 only had 4600k on it when I obtained it but had sat for most of the last 3.5 years. I wanted to do a late, "break-in" fluid change. Fluids were pretty mirky looking, especially the diff, so I'm glad I did it. Will do again in 30k.
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01-16-2013, 08:33 PM | #64 |
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Just bought an '08 335i Coupe w/ 33K miles. Hated the way it shifted, my 13th BMW with a manual gearbox, including 4 ///M cars. I swapped the FF Magic Permanent Gear Oil for Redline MTL today (like I do w ALL my BMW's) and viola! So much better, particularly when up to tempature. I was considering selling the car I really disliked how it shifted relative to my E36 ///M3. My ///M3 has 93K miles on the odo and has had 3 gear oil changes with Red Line, many track days and shifts like a dream. Anyway, short shift kit arrived today from Turner, so it should get even better next week. The final act will be replacing the Clutch Delay Valve w/ a modified one. Searching for that DIY next!
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04-22-2013, 02:08 PM | #66 | |
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