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 For normal, open [[Differential|differentials]], use a 75W-90 oil, such as Silkolene Syn 5, Redline 75W-90 NS, Castrol SAF-XO or Fuchs Sintopoid. You will need approximately 0.9L for a small case differential, or 1.7 litres for the larger (medium case) diff.
-For Limited-Slip differentials, use 75W-140.
+For Limited-Slip differentials, use a 75W-140 specifically designed for plate-type LSDs. A normal gear oil will destroy the plates and make it work like an open diff. The recommended options are Castrol racing b373 or Syntrax limited slip (which replaces the old SAF-XJ oil)
 ==Gearbox==

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 Understanding how the engine is lubricated and what oil to use is the key to a long-lasting and healthy engine.
 '''NOTE:''' When replacing oils, always fill with the car on an even level surface. Use the dipstick to avoid overfilling the engine, and always fill differentials and gearboxes to the brim.
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 Oil can be considered the blood of the engine; without out, the engine will die. Your car might not not go anywhere without [[Fuel]], but without oil it will never move again.
-Understanding how the engine is lubricated and what oil to use is the key to a long-lasting and healthy engine
+Understanding how the engine is lubricated and what oil to use is the key to a long-lasting and healthy engine.
+'''NOTE:''' When replacing oils, always fill with the car on an even level surface. Use the dipstick to avoid overfilling the engine, and always fill differentials and gearboxes to the brim.
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 =Which Oil=
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 ==Differential==
-For normal, open [[Differential|differentials]], use a 75W-90 oil, such as Silkolene Syn 5, Redline 75W-90 NS, Castrol SAF-XO or Fuchs Sintopoid. You need 0.9L
+For normal, open [[Differential|differentials]], use a 75W-90 oil, such as Silkolene Syn 5, Redline 75W-90 NS, Castrol SAF-XO or Fuchs Sintopoid. You will need approximately 0.9L for a small case differential, or 1.7 litres for the larger (medium case) diff.
 For Limited-Slip differentials, use 75W-140.
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 ==Gearbox==
-You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative. You will need 1.25L.
+You need an MTF for the [[Drivetrain#Gearbox|gearbox]] and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative. You will need 1.15L for the most popular gearbox, the Getrag 240, or 1.25L for the bigger Getrag 260 found on the 325i.
 For '''automatic''' gearboxes use Castrol Dexron III.
-Drain plug is underneath the gearbox and the filler plug is part way up the side, and both are accessed from underneath the car. Always undo the filler plug before the drain, or, if things go wrong, you may be left with an empty gearbox and no way of filling it.
+The drain plug is underneath the gearbox and the filler plug is part way up the side, and both are accessed from underneath the car. Always undo the filler plug before the drain, or, if things go wrong, you may be left with an empty gearbox and no way of filling it.
 You can't pour oil directly into the filler, because of the restricted space around it, so something like a squeezy bottle with a plastic tube attached is required. The correct oil is commonly sold in one litre bottles like this.

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 ==Differential==
-For normal, open [[Differential|differentials]], use a 75W-90 oil, such as Silkolene Syn 5, Redline 75W-90 NS, Castrol SAF-XO or Fuchs Sintopoid.
+For normal, open [[Differential|differentials]], use a 75W-90 oil, such as Silkolene Syn 5, Redline 75W-90 NS, Castrol SAF-XO or Fuchs Sintopoid. You need 0.9L
 For Limited-Slip differentials, use 75W-140.

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 Oil can be considered the blood of the engine; without out, the engine will die. Your car might not not go anywhere without [[Fuel]], but without oil it will never move again.
-Understanding how the engine is lubricated and what oil to use is the key to a long-lasting and healthy engine, and should be changed at every [[Service]].
+Understanding how the engine is lubricated and what oil to use is the key to a long-lasting and healthy engine
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 Oil can be considered the blood of the engine; without out, the engine will die. Your car might not not go anywhere without [[Fuel]], but without oil it will never move again.
-Understanding how the engine is lubricated and what oil to use is the key to a long-lasting and healthy engine
+Understanding how the engine is lubricated and what oil to use is the key to a long-lasting and healthy engine, and should be changed at every [[Service]].
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 =Frequently Asked Questions=
- There are a lot of confusing parts about oil, and the science as a whole has moved on incredibly since the E30 was new. To answer all your oil questions, we have an [[Oil_FAQ|oil FAQ]] where you can hear the real info on oil, straight from the experts.
+There are a lot of confusing parts about oil, and the science as a whole has moved on incredibly since the E30 was new. To answer all your oil questions, we have an [[Oil_FAQ|oil FAQ]] where you can hear the real info on oil, straight from the experts.
 [[Category:Technical]]
 [[Category: Servicing]]

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	So there we have it, would just like to thank once again John Rowland (R&D Chemist) for taking the time to provide these answers to questions that we are frequently asked.		So there we have it, would just like to thank once again John Rowland (R&D Chemist) for taking the time to provide these answers to questions that we are frequently asked.
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