Transmission fluid

[Allan Funez]

Hello Every Body , I Need Help! Recently Y Bought A 1994 Bmw 325i E36. A Have To Know What Type Of Manual Transmision Fluid Can Y Use? Can I Use The Sae 80 W 90 For The Gearbox. I Will Be Glad If Somebody Can Help Me

[witeshark]

Moved to its own thread so it can get better notice.

[johnnyBgood]

Originally Posted by Allan Funez

Hello Every Body , I Need Help! Recently Y Bought A 1994 Bmw 325i E36. A Have To Know What Type Of Manual Transmision Fluid Can Y Use? Can I Use The Sae 80 W 90 For The Gearbox. I Will Be Glad If Somebody Can Help Me

Red Line Synthetic Manual Transmission Oil -Your Vehicle Requires 1.3 Quarts
70W80 GL-4 gear oil


Red Line Synthetic Differential Fluid - 75W90 -Your Vehicle Requires 1.8 Quarts
75W90 GEAR OIL

BMW Oil - Lubricants - Anti Freeze | Bavarian Autosport BMW Parts and Accessories

johnny,

[jmo69]

Check the tag on the trans, should tell you MTL or ATF. I personally use Royal Purple Synchromax. It's compatible for either (according to RP's website, of course).

[Allan Funez]

hello, and thanks for helping me, so i can put the 75w90 oil in the transmision gearbox?

[SHAHAB323IS]

Originally Posted by Allan Funez

hello, and thanks for helping me, so i can put the 75w90 oil in the transmision gearbox?

Yes you can.

[jmo69]

Red Line Synthetic Manual Transmission Oil -Your Vehicle Requires 1.3 Quarts
70W80 GL-4 gear oil
I'd use this before the heavier stuff, although Ca. weather shouldn't be as much of an issue as it would in the cold.