10.2011 E90 318d differential fluid?

Series3 · 04-15-2024, 05:18 AM

Hey guys, quick question for you.

I've got an October 2011 E90 318d with over 200k kms and would like to do a differential fluid change.

On Castrol's website, they say their differential fluid is only for cars till 07.2011. I contacted them and they told me for my car I should contact BMW and get the fluid directly from them. Is this really the case, or will the API-GL5 75w-90 from Castrol work just fine?

Thanks,
Bruno

Tambohamilton · 04-15-2024, 06:59 AM

99% certain the Castrol stuff will be fine

04-15-2024, 05:18 AM	#1
Series3 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325i Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	10.2011 E90 318d differential fluid? Hey guys, quick question for you. I've got an October 2011 E90 318d with over 200k kms and would like to do a differential fluid change. On Castrol's website, they say their differential fluid is only for cars till 07.2011. I contacted them and they told me for my car I should contact BMW and get the fluid directly from them. Is this really the case, or will the API-GL5 75w-90 from Castrol work just fine? Thanks, Bruno
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Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3170 Rep 4,047 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	99% certain the Castrol stuff will be fine
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