Oil Brand Difference

mikemak · 05-21-2009, 02:18 PM

For those who have changed their "lifetime" gearbox oil, what oil did you use and did you notice a difference afterwards? Did gears shift smoother? Any other improvements?

Anybody notice any difference changing the diff oil ? ....quieter rolling noise, less whine (if applicable)?

From what I've learned (in 2 weeks), there are three basic oils out there to choose from: OEM, Redline and Lube Moly? I'm looking for recommendations from the voices of experience....

thanks for your help from a new zed owner.

wyu177 · 05-21-2009, 02:23 PM

Haven't changed the tranny fluid on my Z4m yet, but I did choose to put Redline oil in my previous car; 330ci 5 spd. I noticed a immediate improvement with a smoother shift.

nickpapa · 05-21-2009, 03:09 PM

Redline D4 ATF is what you would use if you decided to go with Redline.

and yes, it is automatic transmission fluid for the manual as well.

heres a link with some experiences and a DIY: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewto...ansmission+oil

mikemak · 05-21-2009, 03:19 PM

thanks for the link, nickpapa!

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mikemak Private First Class 3 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA iTrader: (8)	Oil Brand Difference For those who have changed their "lifetime" gearbox oil, what oil did you use and did you notice a difference afterwards? Did gears shift smoother? Any other improvements? Anybody notice any difference changing the diff oil ? ....quieter rolling noise, less whine (if applicable)? From what I've learned (in 2 weeks), there are three basic oils out there to choose from: OEM, Redline and Lube Moly? I'm looking for recommendations from the voices of experience.... thanks for your help from a new zed owner.
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wyu177 Private First Class 9 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2019 m240i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	Haven't changed the tranny fluid on my Z4m yet, but I did choose to put Redline oil in my previous car; 330ci 5 spd. I noticed a immediate improvement with a smoother shift.
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nickpapa First Lieutenant 23 Rep 374 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (3)	Redline D4 ATF is what you would use if you decided to go with Redline. and yes, it is automatic transmission fluid for the manual as well. heres a link with some experiences and a DIY: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewto...ansmission+oil
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mikemak Private First Class 3 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA iTrader: (8)	thanks for the link, nickpapa!
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