03-05-2019, 09:46 AM | #1 |
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F87 M2C transmission fluid
Will be changing my manual trans fluid, called the dealer they couldn't give me any info on fluid type, anyone have any info on the fluid type? I usually run redline MTL, on my previous BMWs wondering if I still can go with MTL.
Also changing out diff fluid with redline 75/140.
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03-05-2019, 12:38 PM | #3 |
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Could you say why you need to change the fluid?
The transmission should have the - allegedly - filled for life stuff in it, while the stuff in the Diff will have been changed as part of the RIS. The transmission is filled with this stuff: https://www.bimmerworld.com/Fluids/D...d-1-Liter.html The Diff is filled with this stuff: https://www.bmwautodalys.lt/en/catal...gear-oil-msp-a Last edited by M Fifty; 03-05-2019 at 12:39 PM.. Reason: Spelling |
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03-05-2019, 01:51 PM | #4 |
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In the past, BMW included a manual transmission fluid change at the 1200 mile break-in for ///M cars. This was even in the car's instruction manual. They stopped the practice a few years ago. Seemed like a pure cost cutting measure, so I had BMW change mine on my dime.
While you can use Redline stuff, they have BMW branded, specific fluids. Also, I find it unlikely the dealer would be willing to use a customer sourced, aftermarket product. But I could be wrong; your dealer may be super cool |
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03-05-2019, 03:01 PM | #5 |
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They did. And, when they had to pay for it, they changed fluid to something a bit longer lasting.
They might fill it with whatever you provide, on the proviso that you can't claim if it fails. So, why is it you want to change the fill??? |
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38 bucks a bottle, geez that's like R35 GT-R transmission fluid prices back in the day. How many bottles does it need?
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04-02-2019, 05:11 PM | #9 |
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Yes. Although - again - why do you feel you need to? I replaced the 'filled for life' stuff on a manual E46 330ci I own. It was soot black (should apple juice coloured) on removal, and the shifts got worse as the temperature rose. D4 ATF fixed that. But, this was at 150k miles and 12 years...
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