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Gearbox oil
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2006 3.0si what's people's opinions on oil. Should I replace with standard factory oil or use upgraded oils car booked in Thursday for a service
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I put Castrol Syntrans B75W (API GL-4, ZF TE-ML 11) in my gearbox April 2017. Quieter and much smoother changes. No complaints and would definitely use the same again
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Used Miller's 75w80 myself, again perfectly smooth changes.
Factory spec is a 75w80 oil that meets GL4 specifications, so stick with that and you won't go wrong. Quantity is roughly 1l. Best bet is to buy 2 1l bottles, that way you won't be caught short but could return one if you don't need it?
Factory spec is a 75w80 oil that meets GL4 specifications, so stick with that and you won't go wrong. Quantity is roughly 1l. Best bet is to buy 2 1l bottles, that way you won't be caught short but could return one if you don't need it?
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Sterling Grey 3.0i E85 Black Heated Leather M sports seats , 224's ,Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Xenons, PDC, Gaptech ,Cruise and a nice warm garage. NOW GONE
Silver 3.0i Z4 NOW GONE
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Perfect guys thanks for the info
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Just an update has the gearbox oil done and what a difference it has made. My gearbox was quite notchy but now its a real pleasure
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Just ended up using the Bmw specific. My bmw indy gets huge discount on it. Might not be the best oil going compared to others mentioned but the difference is night and day
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What mileage are you on? I’ve been thinking now would be a perfect time to change mine at 44k
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Wow that's low mileage mine is just past 95,000 miles. I would get it done as its pretty cheap. I was charged 120 for gearbox oil, engine oil, oil filter, suspension check and a full diagnostic in my mind I have fallen in love with the gear changesSilverzedtom wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:55 pmWhat mileage are you on? I’ve been thinking now would be a perfect time to change mine at 44k