transmission fluid
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transmission fluid
My '94 runs a 6 speed, and I want to change the trans fluid, ive read somewhere that Castrol 10-60 is used in these box's is that right? using engine oil in a gearbox?? any pointers will be gratefully accepted!
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Here's BMW P/N 07510009420. It's available also at service facilities that service BMW's also. There are of course many other options depending on what's readily available in synthetics there. A 10-30 Synthetic Engine oil is frequently used also. It's a lubricant that is debated regularly and I'm sure will be this time also.
The search feature should reveal several debates! Use this less quotes: "S6-40 lubricant"
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Yes it's a Castrol product in the US that is only available at BMW dealers.
Here's BMW P/N 07510009420. It's available also at service facilities that service BMW's also. There are of course many other options depending on what's readily available in synthetics there. A 10-30 Synthetic Engine oil is frequently used also. It's a lubricant that is debated regularly and I'm sure will be this time also.
The search feature should reveal several debates! Use this less quotes: "S6-40 lubricant"
Here's BMW P/N 07510009420. It's available also at service facilities that service BMW's also. There are of course many other options depending on what's readily available in synthetics there. A 10-30 Synthetic Engine oil is frequently used also. It's a lubricant that is debated regularly and I'm sure will be this time also.
The search feature should reveal several debates! Use this less quotes: "S6-40 lubricant"
would it need an additive? or rather, would it benefit from one? I believe its running something similar ( engine oil) at the moment but it does seem a bit "notchy" if you know what I mean, its better when it gets warm, but then maybe the clutch is getting a bit tired, its only got 56,000 on it.
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many thanks WVZR-1, I just wanted clarification on this, would it need an additive? or rather, would it benefit from one? I believe its running something similar ( engine oil) at the moment but it does seem a bit "notchy" if you know what I mean, its better when it gets warm, but then maybe the clutch is getting a bit tired, its only got 56,000 on it.
would it need an additive? or rather, would it benefit from one? I believe its running something similar ( engine oil) at the moment but it does seem a bit "notchy" if you know what I mean, its better when it gets warm, but then maybe the clutch is getting a bit tired, its only got 56,000 on it.
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