DCT fluid

kgaler · 04-25-2011, 04:01 PM

Anyone ever change the oil in the DCT?

TIA

mb1 · 02-21-2012, 08:02 PM

Good luck, would love to know too.

GT1281 · 02-23-2012, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgaler

Anyone ever change the oil in the DCT?

TIA

Hopefully you don't need to change yours?

Pyrat 2 · 04-27-2014, 08:59 PM

Anyone? Looking for a DIY.

houtan · 04-28-2014, 03:17 PM

there was a DIY i found a while back for the M3 DCT. I believe the process is the same for ours. ill see if i can find it.

houtan · 04-28-2014, 05:37 PM

here is what i am going to use when i change out my DCT oil:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=457178

Dackelone · 04-28-2014, 05:52 PM

@kgaler I would ask these guys about which fluid your DCT requires. They sell the special ZF LifeGuard fluids for the 6AT and 8AT trans used in BMW's. I am sure they can steer you onto the right path.

The California Transmission Supply Company
http://www.thectsc.com/

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houtan Colonel 707 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	here is what i am going to use when i change out my DCT oil: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=457178 __________________ 2011 LMB 135i DCT Pure Turbos Stage 3 (PS3) dyno results for N55 Pure Turbos N55 Stage 2 (PS2) results, reviews, install tips and docs, pictures, etc
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