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02-03-2017, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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fluid change 135i dct transmission, pentosin vs ravenol
i need to change oil of my gearbox, i need the best fluid, what is the best opcion in your experience ?
RAVENOL: http://www.ravenol.de/en/products/us...ebe-fluid.html PENTOSIN: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/83220440214/ |
02-04-2017, 05:41 AM | #3 |
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Pentosin is the OE DCT fluid for bmw dct. I did my DCT fluid change in dealership so they use genuine bmw DCT fluid which is bmw branded Pentosin and they have to order the fluid because not every dealers have it in stock(They claim it "lifetime"). I would like to stick with Pentosin, there's no reason to try other brands than OE in our DCT.
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I think I would go with PENTOSIN since its OE. Never heard of RAVENOL.
You might check with The California Transmission Supply Company... they sell ZF fluid at a reasonable price for the ZF auto gear boxes. http://www.thectsc.com/catalog/6-speed-bmw-61.html another ZF place is... Eriksson Industries. http://www.zftranspart.com/ Dack
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I used BMW OE Oil. No hiccups.
The first diy posted above is what I used when I did mine. I also replaced all the filters. The suction filter is easy as it just pops out. The pressure filter is a pain with the clamp seal. I was also able to get away with cleaning my belly pan thoroughly and not messing the gasket up. Only took an hour or so. I would recommend getting extra oil if you do switch the filters out. They allow more oil to drain out.
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https://www.ecstuning.com/b-vaico-pa...28107842840kt/ ECS has a kit: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble...3220440214kt1/
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So what did you use to clean the gasket and pan? Just a little dish soap and water? My pan was replaced probably 5k miles ago so I am assuming the gasket is still in good condition. I'm pretty sure the dealership reused the oil in the transmission though, so I'm thinking about servicing it. |
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If I venture into the shop I'll tell you the brand. I use it all the time to clean the engine components up and when my OFHG was leaking.
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One other question on the process, I get the 2k rpms for a minute to pump the fluid through the lines, etc.. But then when you add the additional fluid, is this with the car on at idle in P, or with the car off? Curious to hear from someone who has done it already. |
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this one ? http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/...n-1l-nolin-_JM |
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02-13-2017, 10:27 AM | #17 |
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Alcor, yes this is the fluid i used
houtan, i gave it to my mechanic, i provided 12 bottles of the Motul DCTF and a DCT bottom filter he gave me back about 3 bottles, so i am guessing around 9 liters went in i didnt have time to follow the process, sorry
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02-13-2017, 12:29 PM | #19 |
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Thanks for the info.
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02-18-2017, 03:38 PM | #20 |
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hi,
my my mechanic did a full fluid replacement, including the cooler lines and oil cooler he said 9 bottles were used i gave him 12 got 3 back, so unless he spilled 4 whole bottles on the floor, he used 9 liters. i will check with him later this week to be sure
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did you check that information ?
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At What mileage is everyone doing the DCT fluids? I'm targeting 55-60k. It sounds like it could go further but my mantra has always been that maintenance is less than repair.
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