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1990 H reg, 318IS Gearbox oil

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:27 am
by Trento
I have been wanting to change the oil in the gear box for a while but can't get an answer of which type should be put in. Some people tell me ATF fluid others say normal gearbox oil hypoid 80, I have been told it may need long life oil. Been under the car there is no (colour) tag. The number on the box is 033694 BCO. Can any one shed some light on this for me please?

Re: 1990 H reg, 318IS Gearbox oil

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:55 pm
by ed325i
SAE80 but if the car has a notchy gear change when cold use ATF.

Re: 1990 H reg, 318IS Gearbox oil

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:19 am
by Trento
Thank you for this info mate. The BMW dealers did not offer much help to this question.