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      08-28-2013, 03:58 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by MFKN3 View Post
Sure is!

The FM is a LSD friction modifier and several other companies make it as a separate additive. It can actually be quite damaging to the seals too. I've been told it's only needed if you get diff chatter, but if I don't use OEM, I am thinking of using 4% to mimic OEM fluid.
That fluid is actually oem fluid these days for E9X M3's and 1M's (its been confirmed by a few owners who dont trust the lifetime fluid guarantee and have had their fluid changed at the dealer here in australia) so I doubt its damaging to seals etc and only to be used for diffs which grind.
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