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gruf
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Post Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:47 pm

I have 325i motorsport convertible and I'm sending in for a service but I'd like to know if possible the right fluids and grades and specs and all that detailed stuff the a yts or service manager doesn't know.
I've had enough or trying to find the right spec but wrong minerals.
Please help.

Engine oil. (I know just answer lol)

Diff oil

Brake fluid, Should I go Upgrade to 5.1 or is there issues I need to know.

Gearbox oil.

Coolant also what colour.

Any other stuff you can think would help.
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Post Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:10 am

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Post Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:47 am

Perfect bang on mate.
No recommendations for diff.
Any thoughts.
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Post Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:05 am

gruf wrote:
Perfect bang on mate.
No recommendations for diff.
Any thoughts.
Thanks
http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Oil
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Post Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:37 am

Thanking you.
I've never been a fan of comma I've always been shell or Castro are these over kill.
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Post Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:55 am

Castrol will be fine. There are better oils available but even the cheapest brand will be better than what an E30 originally came with from the factory.
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Post Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:09 am

cheers :D