Help! Gearbox Oil?

[gavinr]

Help, does anyone know what gearbox oil I should use in my '84 350i manual? Thanks.

Gavin

[JMorgan]

Isn't it on the plate over the wing under the bonnet?

[REV-EREND]

Go to Halfords - it's the same as the SDi Vitesse.

It is a 'red' Automatic transmission fluid.

It does the same job as gearbox oil but it's thinner offering less drag.. more power !

Rev

[JMorgan]

Had mine changed at the last engine service. 'orrible when cold but great once its warmed up. Only problem is I can't remember what its called but it was over £8 a liter.

[350matt]

Bit of a contraversial one this as the SD1 Haynes manual recommends ATF (too thin you wear the gears out), the TVR wing plate says 80/90W ( too thick, trouble changing gear when cold) and I'm now on the castrol synthetic 70/90W stuff about 8 quid a litre but well worth it, how many times do you change g.box oil anyway?

Matt

[JMorgan]

He (DJE) suggested I give it a go when me motor was being serviced, so I did. Good stuff. Just have to take it easy until its warm, which you must do anyway with the engine.

[gavinr]

Cheers guy's just about to start doing it now, thanks for the help!

Gavin

>> Edited by gavinr on Thursday 16th May 18:44