I'll be changing the manual tranny fluid on my 2010 BMW M3 sometime soon. Fluid is a 75w80 oil. BMW recommends MTF LT 2 but I've also heard that's superseded by MTF LT 5. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with one of these oils (OEM, Motul, or Fuchs)? The tranny seems a bit notchy with the factory fluid The motul is advertised as smoothing shifts so I'm thinking about giving that a try. Any opinions?
Fuchs, motul or pentosin?
- Thread starter M3m3x5
- Start date
- Status
I've used both Redline & Pentosin in my 540i, cannot discern any differences between the 2, change about every 60k miles.
I use Gear 300 in mine.
Whatever you do make sure the fluid has the correct
GL specification. What does the manual say, I would bet it requires a "GL-4" spec fluid. If it does USE ONLY A GL-4 spec fluid
not one which claims GL-4+, or GL-4/GL-5, they are NOT
acceptable unless the owners manual says so.
I would personally go with Pentosin. MTL 2.
GL specification. What does the manual say, I would bet it requires a "GL-4" spec fluid. If it does USE ONLY A GL-4 spec fluid
not one which claims GL-4+, or GL-4/GL-5, they are NOT
acceptable unless the owners manual says so.
I would personally go with Pentosin. MTL 2.
Another vote for Fuchs !
The recommended grade would be Titan Sintofluid 75w-80 which meets the following BMW specifications: BMW 83 22 0 309 031, BMW 83 22 0 403 247, BMW 83 22 7 533 818,BMW 2300 1434 404, BMW 2300 7533 513, BMW 2300 7533 818. IIRC the change/refill capacity is around 2 litres.
I have used Fuchs in all my machinery and found theirs to be really good stuff.
It's also relevant that they are the largest independent lubricant manufacturer in the world and are well place geographically to liaise with the likes of BMW, M-B and VW.
It's also reasonably priced if one shops carefully.
Regards, lim
The recommended grade would be Titan Sintofluid 75w-80 which meets the following BMW specifications: BMW 83 22 0 309 031, BMW 83 22 0 403 247, BMW 83 22 7 533 818,BMW 2300 1434 404, BMW 2300 7533 513, BMW 2300 7533 818. IIRC the change/refill capacity is around 2 litres.
I have used Fuchs in all my machinery and found theirs to be really good stuff.
It's also relevant that they are the largest independent lubricant manufacturer in the world and are well place geographically to liaise with the likes of BMW, M-B and VW.
It's also reasonably priced if one shops carefully.
Regards, lim
Last edited:
Redline make the goodness
I'm not on commission, I just believe and trust in their products
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?product=50204
You'll be amazed at the difference in shift quality
I'm not on commission, I just believe and trust in their products
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?product=50204
You'll be amazed at the difference in shift quality
- Status
Similar threads
