335i Manual Transmission oil lube of choice?

fl335i · 11-16-2010, 09:44 AM

What kind of lube is BMW putting in our 335i's? Non-AWD. Redline is saying to put ATF in it! Other say the 70/80 GL4, or MT-90. Any ideas? Looking to stick with OEM BMW fluid. I called the parts dept and he didn't even know. Even with the VIN.

TheRox · 11-16-2010, 09:54 AM

I don't know details...but BMW's fluid doesn't seem great...others have mentioend better choices, which hopefully they will post here

RFGuy_KCCO · 11-16-2010, 10:03 AM

I'm using Redline D4ATF in mine. I originally used Redline MTF, but it seemed to be too thick and caused some notchy shifting. The D4ATF seems to cause much smoother shifting - especially when it is cold outside.

jimk · 11-16-2010, 09:27 PM

http://www.redlineoil.com/news_article.aspx?id=13

fl335i · 11-17-2010, 06:47 AM

I'm 99% sure/betting my car is spec'd for MTF-LT-3. 3rd revision lifetime manual trans fluid. which is basically ATF. I did read the Redline article saying to run the D4ATF. Have to wonder why the OEM BMW fluid is not good...

BKV122 · 11-17-2010, 07:46 AM

BMW dealers will charge about $20 a half a liter and I believe you need 3 quarts. You get redline or royal purple you'll spend half the price and get better results. I put redline atf in mine and works fine.

But most dealerships will want you to get under your car and get the model number off your tranny and if u can see the color of the sticker.

fl335i · 11-17-2010, 09:49 AM

^10-4 to that. They want me to give them the trans label. I'm probly going to run Redline ATF (assuming I check my trans and it does have the LT-3 sticker).

Looks like the Trans is requiring a Dexron VI syn ATF... So I could use Redline D6, or Mobil 1 ATF etc.

123Britt · 11-18-2010, 05:36 PM

BUT if you have a CPO then I would go OEM as I did at 38K from Tishcer. Saving the left over 2.5 qts for anyone local who wants a super deal.
I would change the Redline every 50K. I have used MTL in a prior MT and it worked very well.

cedchung · 02-13-2012, 10:00 AM

Bump.
I want to change the gearbox oil in my MT 335i. Should i go with atf oil?

123Britt · 02-13-2012, 06:29 PM

OEM and change at 50K max

ctuna · 02-13-2012, 10:57 PM

My Indy put D6 in my manual it took out all the notchiness.
redline.com

123Britt · 02-15-2012, 11:34 AM

I do understand and see that ATranny Fluid in MT has been reported to
eliminate knotchy shifts.
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This would go against BMW and even MMiller -- SO I chose OEM
.
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If out of warranty -- I have CPO -- so past 100k --- I may choose
Redline --- but until then OEM.
.
.
My shifts are very smooth -- I changed around 40k and will change again with
OEM at 80k.
.
Warranty Claims -- dealer checks fluid. YOUR CHOICE.

fl335i · 02-15-2012, 01:33 PM

I'm ok with OEM fluid, but I'm not sure where to get it... the dealer keeps trying to sell me like a 55 gal drum of it.

123Britt · 02-15-2012, 06:13 PM

Tischer / getbmwparts.com or bavauto.com

Make sure that you know the correct fluid off the sticker on the trans
.
.
You should have enough for 2 changes --- so ge a buddy and split the cost.
.
.

fl335i · 02-17-2012, 12:11 PM

Nice. I have the newer thinner spec. I've already checked the trans label during an oil change.

11-16-2010, 09:44 AM	#1
fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	335i Manual Transmission oil lube of choice? What kind of lube is BMW putting in our 335i's? Non-AWD. Redline is saying to put ATF in it! Other say the 70/80 GL4, or MT-90. Any ideas? Looking to stick with OEM BMW fluid. I called the parts dept and he didn't even know. Even with the VIN. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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11-16-2010, 09:54 AM	#2
TheRox Colonel 119 Rep 2,312 Posts Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there iTrader: (2)	I don't know details...but BMW's fluid doesn't seem great...others have mentioend better choices, which hopefully they will post here
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11-16-2010, 10:03 AM	#3
RFGuy_KCCO First Lieutenant 87 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC BSM/SO Join Date: May 2010 Location: Niles, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 M Compe ... [0.00] 2016 VW Touareg V6 ... [0.00]	I'm using Redline D4ATF in mine. I originally used Redline MTF, but it seemed to be too thick and caused some notchy shifting. The D4ATF seems to cause much smoother shifting - especially when it is cold outside.
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11-16-2010, 09:27 PM	#4
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11-17-2010, 06:47 AM	#5
fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I'm 99% sure/betting my car is spec'd for MTF-LT-3. 3rd revision lifetime manual trans fluid. which is basically ATF. I did read the Redline article saying to run the D4ATF. Have to wonder why the OEM BMW fluid is not good... __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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11-17-2010, 07:46 AM	#6
BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	BMW dealers will charge about $20 a half a liter and I believe you need 3 quarts. You get redline or royal purple you'll spend half the price and get better results. I put redline atf in mine and works fine. But most dealerships will want you to get under your car and get the model number off your tranny and if u can see the color of the sticker. __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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11-17-2010, 09:49 AM	#7
fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	^10-4 to that. They want me to give them the trans label. I'm probly going to run Redline ATF (assuming I check my trans and it does have the LT-3 sticker). Looks like the Trans is requiring a Dexron VI syn ATF... So I could use Redline D6, or Mobil 1 ATF etc. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint. Last edited by fl335i; 11-17-2010 at 10:05 AM..
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11-18-2010, 05:36 PM	#8
123Britt Captain 290 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Yes Redline Atf BUT if you have a CPO then I would go OEM as I did at 38K from Tishcer. Saving the left over 2.5 qts for anyone local who wants a super deal. I would change the Redline every 50K. I have used MTL in a prior MT and it worked very well.
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02-13-2012, 10:00 AM	#9
cedchung Lieutenant 65 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2011 F25, 2014 F30 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mauritius iTrader: (1)	Bump. I want to change the gearbox oil in my MT 335i. Should i go with atf oil? __________________
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02-13-2012, 06:29 PM	#10
123Britt Captain 290 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	OEM OEM and change at 50K max
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02-13-2012, 10:57 PM	#11
ctuna Lieutenant General 1920 Rep 13,122 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Go to the redline site they have an app My Indy put D6 in my manual it took out all the notchiness. redline.com
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02-15-2012, 11:34 AM	#12
123Britt Captain 290 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Yea - Redline Trumps Bmw I do understand and see that ATranny Fluid in MT has been reported to eliminate knotchy shifts. . . This would go against BMW and even MMiller -- SO I chose OEM . . If out of warranty -- I have CPO -- so past 100k --- I may choose Redline --- but until then OEM. . . My shifts are very smooth -- I changed around 40k and will change again with OEM at 80k. . Warranty Claims -- dealer checks fluid. YOUR CHOICE.
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02-15-2012, 01:33 PM	#13
fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I'm ok with OEM fluid, but I'm not sure where to get it... the dealer keeps trying to sell me like a 55 gal drum of it. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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02-15-2012, 06:13 PM	#14
123Britt Captain 290 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	OEM FLUID Tischer / getbmwparts.com or bavauto.com Make sure that you know the correct fluid off the sticker on the trans . . You should have enough for 2 changes --- so ge a buddy and split the cost. . .
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02-17-2012, 12:11 PM	#15
fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Nice. I have the newer thinner spec. I've already checked the trans label during an oil change. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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