Bmw manual transmission fluid diy

 · This E39 is a MY The sticker on the transmission is Yellow and specifies ATF. I used Redline D4 ATF fluid. You'll need two quarts. I purchased mine on.  · The engine oil was no big deal, I put the W in because it is cold as heL* here and I know the zero weight flows nicely in the cold. The transmission I got a couple of quarts of MOBIL 1 75W Upon reading I found that the BMW oil is GL-4 rated everyone said GL-5 is better than GL-4 because it supersedes all the requirements.  · The BMW E90 manual transmission fluid is filled at the factory with lifetime fluid (green arrow). However, BMW does not define what the lifetime is. Therefore, it is a good idea to service your fluid every 60, miles. If you're unsure of the last service, replace the fluid as soon as possible. Doing so will extend the life of your transmission.

DIY: Manual Transmission Fluid Change. Jump to Latest Follow 2. using 5L BMW MTF-LT-2 jug and in/out hand fluid pump required a 2nd person. My girlfriend had to stand next to the car with the jug raised in order for it to work. Next time I will use one of those syringe-like pumps. The engine oil was no big deal, I put the W in because it is cold as heL* here and I know the zero weight flows nicely in the cold. The transmission I got a couple of quarts of MOBIL 1 75W Upon reading I found that the BMW oil is GL-4 rated everyone said GL-5 is better than GL-4 because it supersedes all the requirements. The BMW manual transmissions have a higher friction area thanks to the way that the gears are changed. BMW automatic transmissions generate far more heat and in turn, the fluid in your transmission must be changed more naturally and often. Making BMW transmission fluid changes necessary in the routine of BMW owner's maintenance.

Manual Transmission Fluid Change My transmission was not feeling so hot after 80, miles and a good number of track days. I picked up two quarts of Royal Purple Synchromax fluid in their cool squeeze bottles (this is key later). The Mobil 1 75w90 you put in was GEAR OIL which goes into the DIFF. Don't know about the Red Line but Royal Purple Synchromax is especially designed for manual transmissions that require ATF fluid. I'll let the other people that know more about the RedLine fluid chime in if it's the correct one. More Stability / Suspension - BMW E46 DIY. Transmission / Drive Shaft - BMW E46 DIY. Zeckhausen Modified Clutch Delay Valve Replacing Your Differential Fluid Short Shift Kit - AutoSolutions Ultimate Kit Short Shift Kit - Rogue Engineering Short Shift Kit - UUC Evo II Short Shifter Transmission Mounts Manual Transmission Fluid Change Bleeding.