FS: Diff Fluid w/friction modifier

mike519 · 03-02-2013, 05:37 PM

Hi gang,

I was at Paragon Competition in Vaughn today and bought some Motul Hypo Synt LS 75W-140 diff fluid today...the stuff with the friction modifier. It was designed for BMW specifically as indicated in their literature and on the label.

I had to buy 5L even though a change only requires 1.5L as it was the smallest size they had. That said, it was WAY cheaper than what BMW sells it for. So, I am willing to part with 1.5L if someone wants to buy some off of me for a change. Price is $50 for the 1.5L. The cheapest place to get the OEM stuff from that I have found, and was going to buy from myself, is Tischers in the US and they sell the OEM for $45 per half litre!

Anyway, I am in Waterloo so if anyone in southern Ont wants to bring an empty bottle by, I will part with 1.5L. I am willing to find some bottles and ship to you if you want but shipping cost is on you.

inTgr8r · 03-02-2013, 08:30 PM

Nice find

1st I've heard of this Mike.
.... I guess the obvious question is how do we know if it's the same?

Mine has recently been done , so I'm good for now.

mike519 · 03-02-2013, 09:14 PM

I'm taking the guy's word for it but first off, he knew a hell of a lot about fluids and did claim that they have regularly brought in barrels of it for a couple of the dealers and BMW specialists. He is also a BMW guy himself (M3). I also did some research when I got home and did find that it is indeed recommended for BMW LS diffs...

http://motul.speclube.com/wp-content...re_2008_en.pdf ... 2nd last page

In the end, I am taking his word for it but the literature from Motul seems to indicate the same and Joe was definately not throwing me a sales pitch. As a salesman myself, I am always on guard!

Mirko · 03-04-2013, 06:02 PM

Hey Mike ... I think I will take 1.5L. Let me know when you plan on doing this, maybe I can sneak in there with you

I think that Turner quotes this stuff as a replacement in their guide under 30,000mile maintenance.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-14...e-package.aspx

mike519 · 03-04-2013, 06:40 PM

Hey Mirko,

I'm going to get at it in the next couple of weekends but you can swing by whenever you like to pick it up. Just let me know what works for you. I am home Wed-Fri evening and likely working on the car Sat this week.

Cheers

03-02-2013, 05:37 PM	#1
mike519 Captain 129 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	FS: Diff Fluid w/friction modifier Hi gang, I was at Paragon Competition in Vaughn today and bought some Motul Hypo Synt LS 75W-140 diff fluid today...the stuff with the friction modifier. It was designed for BMW specifically as indicated in their literature and on the label. I had to buy 5L even though a change only requires 1.5L as it was the smallest size they had. That said, it was WAY cheaper than what BMW sells it for. So, I am willing to part with 1.5L if someone wants to buy some off of me for a change. Price is $50 for the 1.5L. The cheapest place to get the OEM stuff from that I have found, and was going to buy from myself, is Tischers in the US and they sell the OEM for $45 per half litre! Anyway, I am in Waterloo so if anyone in southern Ont wants to bring an empty bottle by, I will part with 1.5L. I am willing to find some bottles and ship to you if you want but shipping cost is on you. Last edited by mike519; 03-03-2013 at 06:23 AM..
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Nice find 1st I've heard of this Mike. .... I guess the obvious question is how do we know if it's the same? Mine has recently been done , so I'm good for now. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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mike519 Captain 129 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I'm taking the guy's word for it but first off, he knew a hell of a lot about fluids and did claim that they have regularly brought in barrels of it for a couple of the dealers and BMW specialists. He is also a BMW guy himself (M3). I also did some research when I got home and did find that it is indeed recommended for BMW LS diffs... http://motul.speclube.com/wp-content...re_2008_en.pdf ... 2nd last page In the end, I am taking his word for it but the literature from Motul seems to indicate the same and Joe was definately not throwing me a sales pitch. As a salesman myself, I am always on guard!
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Mirko Major 182 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E86 Z4M, E90 328i, E84 X1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Hey Mike ... I think I will take 1.5L. Let me know when you plan on doing this, maybe I can sneak in there with you I think that Turner quotes this stuff as a replacement in their guide under 30,000mile maintenance. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-14...e-package.aspx Last edited by Mirko; 03-04-2013 at 06:14 PM..
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mike519 Captain 129 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Hey Mirko, I'm going to get at it in the next couple of weekends but you can swing by whenever you like to pick it up. Just let me know what works for you. I am home Wed-Fri evening and likely working on the car Sat this week. Cheers
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