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10-15-2012, 02:10 AM | #111 |
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It seems that on the redline website, they're recommending D6 ATF as the manual transmission fluid. I'm debating if I should get D4 ATF or D6 ATF for my 2008 128i now...hmmm
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10-21-2012, 09:32 AM | #112 |
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IF you park outside in the winter... get the D6. IF you park inside... get the D4. The D4 is a slightly thicker oil/fluid.
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10-21-2012, 10:09 AM | #113 |
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A friend of mine asked me how I filled the transmission with fresh oil. I used an automotive syringe-like device, made by Pressol. It can suck or push oil/fluids. It holds roughly 500ml of fluid - and it works quite well. It can be found at most German hardware stores. I bought mine at Hornbach for 22 euros. For anyone stationed in Germany you can input your city's German zip code here to find a Hornbach near you...
http://www.hornbach.de/cms/de/de/mei...t/maerkte.html You can ask for an, Öl-Absaugpumpe Pressol Saug- und Druckspritze (suction and pressure syringe) Amazon.de has them one sale right now. http://www.amazon.de/Carpoint-065624...830116&sr=8-46 To remove the old diff fluid I used a oil change vacuum pump. Most MWR car craft shops should have an industrial tool that can suck old oil from the car's dipstick tube. Just use one with some 8mm vacuum hose attached to the end. Then insert it inside the diff's fill hole and suck out the old diff oil. Hornbach also sells a fluid vacuum pump(made to suck out fuel, but it should also work for diff oil. Just make sure the oil is warm/hot). The suction tool is made by Einhell ( Benzin-Ölabsaugpumpe) http://www.amazon.de/Einhell-Benzin-...31867&sr=1-159 Hope this helps future guys to change their fluids! Dack
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10-21-2012, 01:38 PM | #114 | |
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Id prefer a heavier film for protection, since ATF type mtf is a compromise to begin with. But I'm not sure practically speaking that at low temps dex 3 (the D4 product) flows substantially different than dex 6 (the D6 product) does. |
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10-21-2012, 05:28 PM | #115 |
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I bought a vacumn pump that looks a lot like the first picture above at O'Reily auto parts for $20 or a bit less. The hose was too big to get fluid out of the rear end so I had to attach a smaller one but otherwise it worked well.
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Castrol's new bottle for SAF-XJ...
Just to let you guys know... Castrol has changed the bottle of their SAF-XJ diff oil bottle. It's still in a 500ml bottle size, it just looks different now.
SAF-XJ (doesn't have the "+FM booster")... SAE GL5 full synthetic 75w140
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02-13-2013, 12:47 PM | #117 | |
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02-13-2013, 04:11 PM | #118 | |
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That is a very good price! I paid 12 euros per (500ml) bottle. You paid less than I did! lol Thanks for posting this info about MB selling the oil. Dack
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02-14-2013, 08:36 AM | #119 | |
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What abotu MTF? Can they provide? |
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02-17-2013, 10:03 PM | #120 |
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Part# 001989520310, just checked and now $14.63 a bottle. Remember you are searching MBZ part NOT BMW
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Most of the websites I find it on don't even have the pic Pablito has posted, which has no reference to even grade let alone manufacturer. I guess I want to make sure this is not just another "equivalent" like RedLine, Motul, Mobil1, etc... |
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Valid question, and the best bet is to search by Castrol part number. Honestly though since 1 series do not have a mechanical LSD, I'm not sure how much it matters. |
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It says right on the bottle... "BMW LS(limited slip) rear axle"... to the left of the 0.5L writing.
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Well... then just buy the Castrol SAF-XJ from BMW or an indi euro parts store. Be sure to read the label and make sure it says its for BMW LSD's. As long as the bottle says that you are good to go.
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02-20-2013, 11:51 AM | #127 | |
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So I guess no one's ordered the MB part# online just yet ? |
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03-10-2013, 04:15 PM | #128 |
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Dude, see my post. I ordered it and received, it is priced right and it is the correct and best stuff.
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04-04-2013, 09:28 AM | #129 |
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I've just changed my transmission fluid with Redline D6 ATF. The bottom part of the old fluid (i.e. initial flow) is a little bit of murky.
Now the shifting required less effort, more smooth and less notchiness. So far, I am happy with the change.
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04-04-2013, 09:48 AM | #130 |
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Mines being done with D6 as i type this! Cant wait to get it back!
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Glad to hear the feed back guys!
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05-05-2013, 03:03 PM | #132 |
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Hi guys, just wondered why everybody is using the Redline stuff? I'm in the UKwhere temps vary between about -15 to +25 degrees centigrade through the year, so am unsure what to get. If I put my car details into my usual oil supplier it comes up with this: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuch...ion-fluid.aspx
What do you guys think? They also stock the Redline stuff. Also, is this right for the diff? http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-737-cast...xo-75w-90.aspx Thanks all! |
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