Differential Oil

[baverianbeauty285]

Good day fanatics,

Planning on replacing the differential oil on a '02 e46 330d? What grade is recommended for this vehicle?

Thanks

 

[Clint@MMS AUTO]

This

 

[baverianbeauty285]

This

Thanks for the reply,

How much of oil does the diff take?

 

[Clint@MMS AUTO]

you will need about 1.5L for the diff

 

[baverianbeauty285]

you will need about 1.5L for the diff

I got the Castrol Syntrans Multivehicle 75W 90 fluid? Is that one also fine?

 

[Frik78]

you will need about 1.5L for the diff

I got the Castrol Syntrans Multivehicle 75W 90 fluid? Is that one also fine?

No. That is a GL4 transmission fluid. You need the Syntrax. It is a GL5 differential fluid. The two have different additive packages suited for their respective applications.


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[baverianbeauty285]

you will need about 1.5L for the diff

I got the Castrol Syntrans Multivehicle 75W 90 fluid? Is that one also fine?

No. That is a GL4 transmission fluid. You need the Syntrax. It is a GL5 differential fluid. The two have different additive packages suited for their respective applications.


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So its best to get the GL5 differential fluid then?

 

[Frik78]

Yes, as stated above. Castrol Syntrax 75w90.
Syntrax = differential Gl5
Suntrans = transmission GL4


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[Wayneh__]

Hi all

I’m planning on doing a transmission oil change on my BMW 220d (B47). I’m looking at changing out the diff oil for the first time as well. Just wanted to know if it’s recommended to stick to 75w85 OEM from dealership or if there’s an as good alternative? I’ve seen talks above bout Castrol syntrax but needed to clarify. If all else fails I’ll just buy the pricey oil at R750 a bottle for 500ml