E46 best manual transmission fluid

 · The manual transmission of the E36 takes automatic transmission fluid, not gear oil. You should do some more homework before you put in 75w If the manual of the E46 is the same as that of the E36, then the oil you are thinking of is way too heavy. That's W-A-Y too heavy. www.doorway.ru Interaction Count:  · E I'm looking to change the transmission fluid in my i manual. The problem is, I don't want to put the car on jackstands. I would prefer to do this with the front of the car raised on ramps (I'll be changing the engine oil at the same time). Now I realize you're supposed to have the car completely level when putting in the new fluid User Interaction Count: My e46 m3 is probably 95% street. Refreshing the transmission fluid. Best Transmission Fluid , PM. My e46 m3 is probably 95% street. Refreshing the transmission fluid. You don't really flush a manual transmission. It's simply a thorough drain .

The transmission is shifting just as smooth as before the change; maybe even a tad smoother. Clearly this fluid is working. During this research, I have also learned a couple recent news on LT that I would like to share. 1) Esso LT = Mobil LT = BMW = Volkswagen GA2. Transmission, manual, with MTF-LT3 label. Filter capacity 1,6 L (dry fill, without oil cooler), 2,2 L (dry fill, with oil cooler), 1,5 L (service fill) Lifelong use. Original oil. 2, I'm assuming from your sig that you have a manual trans. It all depends on the sticker on the trans that determines what gear oil works best. Some use redline others use different stuff. Somewhere around 75W gear oil. Jet Black 6MT ZHP "Family First". My Build Thread. ~Rob~. , AM #4.

Manual Transmission Fluid Change My transmission was not feeling so hot after 80, miles and a good number of track days. I picked up two quarts of Royal Purple Synchromax fluid in their cool squeeze bottles (this is key later). Whatsup Guys! Today, we're going to be changing the transmission fluid on my BMW i 5-Speed. Hope you enjoy!Subscribe to my channel for car installs. The following are steps highlighting replacing the transmission fluid in a BMW E46 with a manual gearbox. Drive your vehicle for about five minutes to warm the transmission fluid. Jack up all four corners of your vehicle. I suggest using four jack stands and slowly raising the vehicle to the required height.