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03-24-2017, 12:10 PM | #23 |
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What is the advantage of using non-OEM transmission fluid?
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03-25-2017, 06:09 PM | #24 |
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The most popular reasons seem to be: 1. Price 2. Availability 3. Improved shifting feel (this is very subjective and each person will perceive it differently, if at all) 4. Possible better protection in extreme cold and/or racing
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04-12-2017, 02:11 PM | #25 |
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I use OEM 6MT and diff fluids. Have been tracking my Ms for years with that fluid and it seems to work great.
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Ran redline for awhile, it was ok. Putting Motul Gear 300 in as soon as I get my new radiator and oil cooler in.
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04-18-2017, 01:17 PM | #28 |
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anyone on here running motul 300 75w90 in 6 speed manual tranny? arizona temps and some track days..? thoughts?
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04-18-2017, 03:50 PM | #30 |
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Happened to me years ago, your 2nd gear syncros are done. Try shifting from 1-3 and 2-3 at high rpm and fast, if it grinds then syncros are done. I had my tranny replaced under warranty and now use redline D4. Butter smooth
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I never grind any gears in normal driving or redlining. Just happened once after a cold startup then didn't grind at all after that. |
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04-19-2017, 05:54 PM | #33 |
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It's a pretty stout fluid. Used it in two of my previous cars without issue (MT and rear diffs).
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05-06-2017, 08:10 AM | #34 |
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I use Red line MTF, "seems" to shift better than OEM but that could just be my imagination.
When I spoke to the Redline rep he actually recommended the d4 ATF over the MTF.
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05-09-2017, 01:37 PM | #35 |
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But we must fiddle! I doubt anyone cares, but my GS6-53BZ appeared happy as a clam at 90,000 miles, out of curiosity and boredom and while-you're-in-there-itis during a motor mount change, I changed the fluid mid-way through the change interval at around 17000 miles and sent it to Blackstone, which came back pretty clean.
I haven't noticed a difference between old, new, OEM, or fancy aftermarket, ever, in any of my cars, with the exception of the time I drained way too little, probably factory fill fluid from a 4speed Mustang that had "oh I don't know I think we probably wrapped the odometer at least once" miles on it. That made a difference
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I am wondering the "chugging" as BMW wants to call it can be eliminated with a heavy oil. The chugging I am referring to is in the 6MT and when you clutch in goes away and very pronounced in neutral. Any experts!
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05-17-2017, 01:03 PM | #37 |
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that's the clutch system itself making that noise, not the trans. Unless you submerge the clutch in the new oil, I doubt new oil will have any effect on the clutch-out noise our cars make, and then you'd have other problems, like oil on your clutch friction surfaces, fire from oil on your cats...
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Questions about a couple of issues i'm working through
I have a 2008 e93 M3 and have some annoying issues i'm working on now. For reference I bought it used.
1. The car came with 2 keys. 1 works flawlessly with comfort access and the other does not. The 2nd key will lock/unlock via the buttons but the C/A handles don't work, and I have to insert the key into the slot to start it. 2. I cannot get the key and memory to delete. When I use the spare key it automatically goes into full M Mode and I have to manually turn everything down/off. I went into iDrive and erased all key memory data. 3. Last, i'm trying to sort the roof headliner. The previous owner used a ton of liquid nails to "repair" the 7 odd plastic clips that secure it to the metal roof. I attempted to fix it and made it way worse. The plastic wings on the C pillar are all damaged so I went ahead and just ordered an entirely new panel from BMW. I figure out the back cable bungee disassemble, however I cannot figure out how to remove the front cord from its mounting. I don't want to damage anything and be unable to install the new one. 4. Last, when I unlock my car the drivers side mirror will tilt all the way down, I have its position saved via the memory seat, i'm worried about burning out the mirror motor. Thanks in Advance!!! |
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