Diff oil and manual gearbox oil 3.0 2004

Cv6benplus

Cv6benplus

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 Coventry
I've searched Google, is seems to suggest different oils.
Another result showed a thread on here they used the same oil in both.
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Post in thread 'How to do E85 3.0i Manual Gearbox and Diff fluid change?'

I just did my 3 ltr E86 and I used 3 ltres of oil. Give or take 150 ml. The diff took 1.2 litres and the gearbox was 1.6 to 1.7 litres. I used Valvoline GL4 oil for mine, both the same oil in diff and gearbox. Both have the BMW recommendation on the back.
I used ketchup pumps to get the oil in and out, such as these:
https://www.discountedcleaningsupplies.co.uk/white-38mm-closure-to-suit-5-litre-containers-30ml-dosage-contico-pqphfw25l?ppc_keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwYfjp7a54wIVFODtCh0r5AhJEAYYAyABEgIPOfD_BwE
They screw onto the litre containers and you need to cut the lower pipe down a...

Which do I need?

Castrol Transmax AXLE Long Life 75W-90 1L : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Castrol Transmax AXLE Long Life 75W-90 1L : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
www.amazon.co.uk

Castrol Transmax Manual Transaxle Fluid 75W-90 1L : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Fully synthetic transmission fluid with Smooth Drive Tech for longer life and improved low-temp shiftability. Meets OEM specs for manual transmissions.
www.amazon.co.uk


I also have a 2003 2.5 auto which will need gearbox and diff oils changed. So the same question goes for that too.

Also a 2.0 manual 2008 same question again.

Thanks for all guidance.
 
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