First DIY service

[Diederick]

Good Day

I have a 320i E90 2008

I am in need of some assistance,

I am going to do my first service this weekend and have bought the following:

Oil: CASTROL EDGE BMW LL-04
Oil Filter: GUD (M47)
Air Filter: GUD (AG1357)
and
Oil for Differential: CASTROL Syntrans Multi vehicle MTF 75W-90 Full Synthetic.

My question is: Can I use the CASTROL Syntrans Multi vehicle Manual Transmission Fluid, 75W-90 Full Synthetic in the diff?? The guy at my local spare shop said it will be fine, but I have to make sure that I use the correct oil in the diff. Manual Transmission Fluid and Diff oil doesn't seem to be the same thing??

Please assist.

Regards,

 

[RAArmstrong]

What car is this for? Might help guys give you some advice

 

[Diederick]

Sorry, edited the post

BMW 320i E90 2008

 

[Diederick]

Hi

I actually have an answer for my own question, and share it for those that have a similar question.

The correct oil to use is CASTROL SYNTRAX LONG LIFE 75W-90
SPECIFICATIONS
API GL-5
SAE 75W-90
BMW Conventional axles: Service instruction 33 01 96 (149)
US Military MIL-L-2105D
Scania STO:1, STO: 2 0A
MAN 342 S1
ZF TE-ML 05B, 12B, 17B, 19C, 21B

 

[ChrisBrand]

AFAIK Diff oils are lifetime approved unless you are experiencing diff problems.

But cant do harm to replace.

 

[Nikhil]

AFAIK Diff oils are lifetime approved unless you are experiencing diff problems.

But cant do harm to replace.

Lifetime as in warranty period of the car:hammerhead:

 

[ChrisBrand]

AFAIK Diff oils are lifetime approved unless you are experiencing diff problems.

But cant do harm to replace.

Lifetime as in warranty period of the car:hammerhead:

:dunno: probably true