330d Manual Gearbox Oil Change Done (Oil Advice)

Iyrix · 06-19-2013, 05:30 AM

Hi guys,

Changed the oil in the 330d on Saturday. Went to BMW to get the gearbox oil and in BMW style they managed to supply me the wrong fluid

. Unfortunately i had to use this fluid because i had already drained the old fluid. Even though there was a big sticker telling me what i needed!

Anyway, after reading lots of threads about the difference in MTF-LT2 and MTF-LT3 i decide to put that fluid in and get the correct stuff from BMW this week.

The oil that came out was very black, i can't see how this should never be changed! The reason i changed is that the gearbox felt a little stiff and not always smooth into gears. The new fluid, even though its not correct has made a difference and it feels a lot smoother.

I'm not sure if i should now change back to the LT2, i think i will for piece of mind, but its defiantly smoother now.

If anyone could actually tell me the difference in spec i would be grateful.

Few pictures of the change...

This is a very easy job (if you have access to a ramp), i allowed 2 hours for it to drain properly. I did put 1.7 liters back in after that.

Phil325i · 06-19-2013, 07:38 AM

Just shows what a cr*p policy this 'lifetime fill' nonsense is on BMW's part. All down to the marketing people wanting to sell BMW as a 'low service cost' car. Which might be OK for the first owner, but good luck to anyone buying a used Beemer four or five years later...

The viscosity spec for the MT is 75W-80 and 75W-90 for the diff (which is also worth changing by the way).

mistryn · 06-19-2013, 07:50 AM

how much did the oil cost? and how many litres did you use?

Iyrix · 06-21-2013, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mistryn

how much did the oil cost? and how many litres did you use?

£52 from BMW. :-)

06-19-2013, 05:30 AM	#1
Iyrix Lieutenant 103 Rep 472 Posts Drives: F30 330d & 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	330d Manual Gearbox Oil Change Done (Oil Advice) Hi guys, Changed the oil in the 330d on Saturday. Went to BMW to get the gearbox oil and in BMW style they managed to supply me the wrong fluid . Unfortunately i had to use this fluid because i had already drained the old fluid. Even though there was a big sticker telling me what i needed! Anyway, after reading lots of threads about the difference in MTF-LT2 and MTF-LT3 i decide to put that fluid in and get the correct stuff from BMW this week. The oil that came out was very black, i can't see how this should never be changed! The reason i changed is that the gearbox felt a little stiff and not always smooth into gears. The new fluid, even though its not correct has made a difference and it feels a lot smoother. I'm not sure if i should now change back to the LT2, i think i will for piece of mind, but its defiantly smoother now. If anyone could actually tell me the difference in spec i would be grateful. Few pictures of the change... This is a very easy job (if you have access to a ramp), i allowed 2 hours for it to drain properly. I did put 1.7 liters back in after that.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 645 Rep 3,227 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Just shows what a crp policy this 'lifetime fill' nonsense is on BMW's part. All down to the marketing people wanting to sell BMW as a 'low service cost' car. Which might be OK for the first owner, but good luck to anyone buying a used Beemer four or five years later... The viscosity spec for the MT is 75W-80 and 75W-90 for the diff (which is also worth changing by the way). __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i* - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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mistryn Colonel 155 Rep 2,045 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	how much did the oil cost? and how many litres did you use?
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