Redline or Royal Purple?

abhishriv · 01-07-2013, 06:25 PM

Getting my LSD installed next week. Installer says they have Royal Purple in stock which they can use, but I keep reading about Redline being a good one too.. Which should I go for?

Chime in everyone who has LSDs!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-07-2013, 08:42 PM

I've always been bias to redline. Honestly there is probably no difference.

robertm · 01-07-2013, 09:35 PM

Shouldn't you run it for 100 mi or something sim and then flush with fresh stuff? Royal Purple is good gear oil but redline is some of the best in the world. Almost every racer I know with built difs runs redline.

Spoolin1 · 01-07-2013, 10:07 PM

Redline is way superior to the Royal Purple junk. You can also look into Amsoil; really good stuff too. Or you can get the ultimate stuff...NEO

abhishriv · 01-07-2013, 10:53 PM

thanks everyone! ordered some redline 75w90ns from amazon.

robc1976 · 01-08-2013, 01:48 AM

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thanks everyone! ordered some redline 75w90ns from amazon.

Just got mine, 4 quarts lol!!

abhishriv · 01-08-2013, 09:10 AM

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thanks everyone! ordered some redline 75w90ns from amazon.

Just got mine, 4 quarts lol!!

Crap! Just realized I should have ordered another quart for when I do the flush after break-in

Wedge1967 · 01-08-2013, 09:21 AM

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Just got mine, 4 quarts lol!!

Hey Rob, hows the car running? Lost my ability to PM.... I have no clue why because no one has said anything, just dropped the hammer on me one day. Anyway, Hope all is well. Catch up with you later.

Turbo Tinkerer · 01-08-2013, 04:40 PM

Royal Purple is overhyped for all the wrong reasons. Stick with Redline.

cvc 22349a · 01-08-2013, 06:01 PM

Need to replace my diff oil soon. How many quarts does the 335 diff with oe cover hold?

abhishriv · 01-08-2013, 06:03 PM

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Need to replace my diff oil soon. How many quarts does the 335 diff with oe cover hold?

think you just need 1 quart

Aund3e · 02-25-2013, 09:06 PM

VIN Decoder <-- enter the last 7 digits of your vin and it will let you know the amount of fluids you need in your 335.

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Need to replace my diff oil soon. How many quarts does the 335 diff with oe cover hold?

tcw · 02-25-2013, 11:24 PM

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Crap! Just realized I should have ordered another quart for when I do the flush after break-in

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Well just got off the phone with Birds from the Uk and Quaife, they both said, No initial break in procedure necessary, no 2500mile fluid change necessary either. They both said I could drive it like I stole it right off the lot and have it serviced like it normally would..

Heheh woot

I think you should be good.

cvc 22349a · 02-26-2013, 01:33 AM

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VIN Decoder <-- enter the last 7 digits of your vin and it will let you know the amount of fluids you need in your 335.

very

thanks

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mweisdorfer · 04-04-2016, 12:27 PM

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Getting my LSD installed next week. Installer says they have Royal Purple in stock which they can use, but I keep reading about Redline being a good one too.. Which should I go for?

Chime in everyone who has LSDs!

Look into Amsoil. They make every fluid for the 335i. You can get 25% off, if you buy their membership.

Maniac0908 · 04-04-2016, 01:42 PM

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Maniac0908 · 04-04-2016, 02:47 PM

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mex2309 · 04-04-2016, 03:12 PM

i used royal purple for my diff fluid change and it's run smoothly just like stock.

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abhishriv Major 101 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Redline or Royal Purple? Getting my LSD installed next week. Installer says they have Royal Purple in stock which they can use, but I keep reading about Redline being a good one too.. Which should I go for? Chime in everyone who has LSDs!
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3474 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I've always been bias to redline. Honestly there is probably no difference.
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robertm Major 452 Rep 1,358 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Comp Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dfw iTrader: (0)	Shouldn't you run it for 100 mi or something sim and then flush with fresh stuff? Royal Purple is good gear oil but redline is some of the best in the world. Almost every racer I know with built difs runs redline.
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Spoolin1 First Lieutenant 62 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sellersburg, IN iTrader: (1)	Redline is way superior to the Royal Purple junk. You can also look into Amsoil; really good stuff too. Or you can get the ultimate stuff...NEO __________________ 11 E92 ZCP 02 Honda S2000 -741 whp 471 wtq (dynojet) @ 29.6 psi on e85; now on 34 psi, 800+ whp.
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abhishriv Major 101 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	thanks everyone! ordered some redline 75w90ns from amazon.
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mex2309 Lieutenant 41 Rep 428 Posts Drives: '10 335i MSport X-Drive AW Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (2)	i used royal purple for my diff fluid change and it's run smoothly just like stock. __________________ M-Sport\|OFT Tune\|PE Exhaust\|VRSF CP\|Coded/Alpina Flash\|15% Tint\|Cyba 3.8 Chrome Tips\|Splitters\|Lux H8 160\|M3 Spoiler Lip\|Gloss Black Grille\|12mm Spacers F/R
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