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diff oil?
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 2:11 pm
by SteveBee
Hi ya guys my 325i sport needs a oil change as the diff never been changed before me or the previous owner . ant suggestions on oils would this be ok
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3 ... &0&cc5_868
Re: diff oil?
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 2:25 pm
by TPS
Re: diff oil?
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:09 pm
by spook
I've just got some EP 70/90 for my slipper
I'm hoping this is gonna be ok.
Re: diff oil?
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:25 pm
by Brianmoooore
spook wrote:I've just got some EP 70/90 for my slipper
I'm hoping this is gonna be ok.
Not for a slipper in working order. The oil needs a friction modifier to stop the clutch pack grabbing, and making strange noises when working.
Re: diff oil?
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 4:39 pm
by zd3bx
For an LSD, go with Castrol Syntrax 75w140. Get 2 litres, as you'll need about 1.7l.
Re: diff oil?
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:04 pm
by SteveBee
so would 75w 140 be ok ?
Re: diff oil?
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:15 pm
by spook
Thanks for that chaps,it's still in the bottle so I will take it back.