Correct Differential Fluid

mattwhite · 05-28-2008, 03:33 PM

Since my car is sitting at the dealer awaiting a new M-DCT transmission due to an incorrect fluid change, I also want to make sure they put the right fluid in the differential.

My understanding is that the correct differential fluid is SAF-XJ 75W140 part # 83-22-1-467-993. My invoice shows part # 83-22-0-002-094, which I think is regular non-LSD fluid. Can anyone shed some light on this?

kamichael · 05-29-2008, 12:08 AM

I checked my 1200 mile service invoice and found it to be the following:

6 83-22-0-406-941 1/2 LITER TRANS FLUID
3 83-22-1-467-993 1/2 LTR DIFF OIL
1 83-22-1-467-993 1/2 LTR DIFF OIL
1 11-42-7-837-997 SET OIL-FILTER ELEMENT: 114010
9 07-51-0-009-420 OIL: 83251010

You have a DCT though and this requires a different fluid than the 6MT.

sayemthree · 05-29-2008, 12:49 AM

wow !!!! a whole new transmission just due to wrong fluid? ouch! they cant just flush it and put the right stuff in?

gadget · 05-29-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

wow !!!! a whole new transmission just due to wrong fluid? ouch! they cant just flush it and put the right stuff in?

this is old news. where have you been

dangoma · 05-29-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gadget

this is old news. where have you been

+1

mattwhite · 05-29-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kamichael

I checked my 1200 mile service invoice and found it to be the following:

6 83-22-0-406-941 1/2 LITER TRANS FLUID
3 83-22-1-467-993 1/2 LTR DIFF OIL
1 83-22-1-467-993 1/2 LTR DIFF OIL
1 11-42-7-837-997 SET OIL-FILTER ELEMENT: 114010
9 07-51-0-009-420 OIL: 83251010

You have a DCT though and this requires a different fluid than the 6MT.

I'm inquiring into the differential fluid, not the transmission fluid - should be same for 6 speed or M-DCT

2FED · 06-10-2008, 06:43 PM

I have different part number here in Spain, but for my DCT is this listing:
00 00 0 370 640 CASTROL SAF XJ SAE 75W140 ....... 12 units (liters ?!)

bills742 · 06-10-2008, 08:28 PM

The differential fluid listed on my 1200 mile invoice is "Final-drive gear OI 83-22-282-583". Does anyone else have this differential fluid listed on their invoice?

GregW / Oregon · 06-10-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bills742

The differential fluid listed on my 1200 mile invoice is "Final-drive gear OI 83-22-282-583". Does anyone else have this differential fluid listed on their invoice?

Mine is listed as (2) 83-22-1-470-080 SAF-XJ DIFF OIL

turb934 · 06-10-2008, 11:44 PM

Could it be that the differential fluid 83-22-1-470-080 is a 55 gallon drum and by the quart/litre it is 83-22-1-467-993.

Big Windy · 06-10-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by turb934

Could it be that the differential fluid 83-22-1-470-080 is a 55 gallon drum and by the quart/litre it is 83-22-1-467-993.

how could you know that?

GregW / Oregon · 06-11-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by turb934

Could it be that the differential fluid 83-22-1-470-080 is a 55 gallon drum and by the quart/litre it is 83-22-1-467-993.

Could be--I know my dealer generally uses bulk. Some of the fluids come in 5-liter containers, as well.

2FED · 06-11-2008, 06:31 AM

I think different dealers have different internal codes for this fluid becouse this is not a official BMW supply, just Castrol product...

GregW / Oregon · 06-11-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 2FED

I think different dealers have different internal codes for this fluid becouse this is not a official BMW supply, just Castrol product...

I don't believe that's correct--0the 5-liter tranny fluid container I have says "BMW Group" right on it and has the factory code.

2FED · 06-11-2008, 05:39 PM

But it should be
"Castrol SAF XJ SAE 75W140" and it´s ok? Or there are different versions of this denomination?! I'm now not sure about if mine if changed correctly.......

GregW / Oregon · 06-11-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2FED

But it should be
"Castrol SAF XJ SAE 75W140" and it´s ok? Or there are different versions of this denomination?! I'm now not sure about if mine if changed correctly.......

Not sure--the MLock diff needs one with an LSD additive to prevent clutch chatter. Mine has been making noise since service.

2FED · 06-12-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Not sure--the MLock diff needs one with an LSD additive to prevent clutch chatter. Mine has been making noise since service.

Sh#!. I note a little chatter, but I think before service something like this a heared too. I'll go to my service to ask show me the bottle... Is there are some official BMW information about this LSD additive?

P.S. If this chatter problem fixing by changing to correct fluid?

05-28-2008, 03:33 PM	#1
mattwhite Private Drives: 2007 Porsche 997S, 2002 E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	Correct Differential Fluid Since my car is sitting at the dealer awaiting a new M-DCT transmission due to an incorrect fluid change, I also want to make sure they put the right fluid in the differential. My understanding is that the correct differential fluid is SAF-XJ 75W140 part # 83-22-1-467-993. My invoice shows part # 83-22-0-002-094, which I think is regular non-LSD fluid. Can anyone shed some light on this? __________________ 2008 BMW M3 Coupe (M-DCT) 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 2006 Ducati Sportclassic Sport 1000 2001 Ducati MH900e #18 1960 BMW R50
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05-29-2008, 12:08 AM	#2
kamichael BMW on my mind Drives: '10 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 65 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 VW GTI (4 door) [0.00] 2010 X5M [0.00] 2009 E70 X5 4.8 [0.00] 2009 E92 335 (coupe) [0.00] 2008 M3 E90/sedan [0.00]	I checked my 1200 mile service invoice and found it to be the following: 6 83-22-0-406-941 1/2 LITER TRANS FLUID 3 83-22-1-467-993 1/2 LTR DIFF OIL 1 83-22-1-467-993 1/2 LTR DIFF OIL 1 11-42-7-837-997 SET OIL-FILTER ELEMENT: 114010 9 07-51-0-009-420 OIL: 83251010 You have a DCT though and this requires a different fluid than the 6MT. __________________ Now: '10 E90 M3 Then: '00 BMW 328i, '01 Merc E430, '03 Lexus IS 300, '05 Lexus IS 300, '06 350Z, '06 G35 Sedan/Sport, '06 Lexus IS 350, '07 BMW 550i, '08 BMW E93 335 cv, '08 BMW E90 M3, '08 BMW E90 335i, '09 BMW E92 335i, '09 BMW E70 4.8 X5 MSport, '10 BMW E70 X5M, '10 VW GTI, '10 E90 335d Last edited by kamichael; 05-29-2008 at 09:49 AM.

06-10-2008, 06:43 PM	#7
2FED Private First Class Drives: M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 160 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 [0.00] 2006 E90 330D [0.00]	I have different part number here in Spain, but for my DCT is this listing: 00 00 0 370 640 CASTROL SAF XJ SAE 75W140 ....... 12 units (liters ?!) __________________ M3 E92 Euro DCT / Alipne White; MDrive; EDC; PDC; Navi; 19'' Wheels; CF grille; CF lether trim; Individual Audio; STI-R; Video rec. system; Tint: 18% front, 6% rear; Coming: Vorsteiner CF VRS Rear Diffuser, Vorsteiner CF VRS Front Add On Spoiler, Eisenmann Sport Exhaust.

06-10-2008, 08:28 PM	#8
bills742 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 270 iTrader: (1)	The differential fluid listed on my 1200 mile invoice is "Final-drive gear OI 83-22-282-583". Does anyone else have this differential fluid listed on their invoice? __________________ '08 M3 JB DCT Coupe /// GP Thunder 8500K Angel Eyes / Mtech Super White Cornering Lights / Matte Black Kidneys & Gilles / 35% FormulaOne Pinnacle / VRS Boot / VRS II Diffuser / AA exhaust / Fabspeed HFC & X-pipe / Eibach Springs / RDSport Front Bumper / Powerchip Tune / 19" Satin Charcoal HRE P40 / RPI Scoops / PSW (Non-electronic) / BMW Stainless Steel Pedals / LeatherZ Alcantara Boots

06-11-2008, 06:31 AM	#13
2FED Private First Class Drives: M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 160 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 [0.00] 2006 E90 330D [0.00]	I think different dealers have different internal codes for this fluid becouse this is not a official BMW supply, just Castrol product... __________________ M3 E92 Euro DCT / Alipne White; MDrive; EDC; PDC; Navi; 19'' Wheels; CF grille; CF lether trim; Individual Audio; STI-R; Video rec. system; Tint: 18% front, 6% rear; Coming: Vorsteiner CF VRS Rear Diffuser, Vorsteiner CF VRS Front Add On Spoiler, Eisenmann Sport Exhaust.

05-29-2008, 12:49 AM	#3
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,846 iTrader: (0)	wow !!!! a whole new transmission just due to wrong fluid? ouch! they cant just flush it and put the right stuff in?

06-10-2008, 11:44 PM	#10
turb934 First Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 318 iTrader: (0)	Could it be that the differential fluid 83-22-1-470-080 is a 55 gallon drum and by the quart/litre it is 83-22-1-467-993.

06-11-2008, 05:39 PM	#15
2FED Private First Class Drives: M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 160 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 [0.00] 2006 E90 330D [0.00]	But it should be "Castrol SAF XJ SAE 75W140" and it´s ok? Or there are different versions of this denomination?! I'm now not sure about if mine if changed correctly....... __________________ M3 E92 Euro DCT / Alipne White; MDrive; EDC; PDC; Navi; 19'' Wheels; CF grille; CF lether trim; Individual Audio; STI-R; Video rec. system; Tint: 18% front, 6% rear; Coming: Vorsteiner CF VRS Rear Diffuser, Vorsteiner CF VRS Front Add On Spoiler, Eisenmann Sport Exhaust.