'01 M3 Diff oil

"Bob Smitter" > wrote
> "Floyd Rogers" > wrote:
> Ahh ... The experts at roadfly - always trust them. BTW, they are
> completely WRONG.

Ah. Then you're a BMW tech or expert, have read all the roadfly forum posts
and assert that they're always wrong. Get real here. Your say-so is just
as
"bad" as theirs.

All I'm saying is: the OP would be foolish to just go out and buy something
and throw it into their M3's diff. It's quite clear that the wrong fluid
will toast
the diff. Personally, I don't see why the OP doesn't just go to the dealer
and buy the OEM oil - yeah, it costs more but you won't have to worry.

Of course, there have been stories about dealer techs putting the wrong
oil in M3 diffs, too... ;-(

FloydR

I think I agree with you, Floyd. To be safe I'll get the lube at the dealer.
Thanks to everyone for your input.


"Floyd Rogers" > wrote in message
acquisition...
> "Bob Smitter" > wrote
>> "Floyd Rogers" > wrote:
>> Ahh ... The experts at roadfly - always trust them. BTW, they are
>> completely WRONG.
>
> Ah. Then you're a BMW tech or expert, have read all the roadfly forum
> posts
> and assert that they're always wrong. Get real here. Your say-so is just
> as
> "bad" as theirs.
>
> All I'm saying is: the OP would be foolish to just go out and buy
> something
> and throw it into their M3's diff. It's quite clear that the wrong fluid
> will toast
> the diff. Personally, I don't see why the OP doesn't just go to the
> dealer
> and buy the OEM oil - yeah, it costs more but you won't have to worry.
>
> Of course, there have been stories about dealer techs putting the wrong
> oil in M3 diffs, too... ;-(
>
> FloydR
>

On Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:08:44 -0400, "Planar1" > wrote:

>Thanks!
>
>
>
>
>"Bob Smitter" > wrote in message
...
>> "Planar1" > wrote:
>>> BTW, how much fluid does the diff hold? So I can buy the correct amount.
>>
>> Naturally it takes about 1 1/4 quarts so that you have to buy 2.
>>
>

Be careful with LSD oil/fluid.

I know this is a BMW list but in the OLD days (1965 - 1980) I used to race
various European FORDS - Lotus Cortina was one such machine - and the Salisbury
LSD available for the cars required a special oil.

The FORD spec was labeled - EM2C22B as a part number and being cynical as usual
we tried the basic spec of EP90. Oops! EP90 gave us Crunch, grunch, click click
on running whereas EM2C22B gave us a quiet smooth LSD operation and faster lock
up and release on the clutch plates.

Stick to the factory stuff..................

--

Sir Hugh of Bognor

The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.

Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it!

Hugh Gundersen

Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK

On Sep 8, 6:25*pm, "Planar1" > wrote:
> I think I agree with you, Floyd. To be safe I'll get the lube at the dealer.
> Thanks to everyone for your input.
>
Whatever fluid you choose, don't forget to remove/loosen the filler
plug BEFORE opening the drain plug. Good Luck!

Bought the "real" stuff at the dealer. $97 for 3 liters! OUCH!!!


"bfd" > wrote in message
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On Sep 8, 6:25 pm, "Planar1" > wrote:
> I think I agree with you, Floyd. To be safe I'll get the lube at the
> dealer.
> Thanks to everyone for your input.
>
Whatever fluid you choose, don't forget to remove/loosen the filler
plug BEFORE opening the drain plug. Good Luck!

On Sep 9, 12:52*pm, "Planar1" > wrote:
> Bought the "real" stuff at the dealer. $97 for 3 liters! OUCH!!!
>
Yow! Did you really need 3 liters worth? No matter, the key is you'll
be able to sleep at nights. Good Luck!

Actually, it's even worse. Turns out the bottles were just 1/2 liter! Used
just about all of it.


"bfd" > wrote in message
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On Sep 9, 12:52 pm, "Planar1" > wrote:
> Bought the "real" stuff at the dealer. $97 for 3 liters! OUCH!!!
>
Yow! Did you really need 3 liters worth? No matter, the key is you'll
be able to sleep at nights. Good Luck!