I’m going to order some MT-90 and see if it helps. I’m currently running D4ATF.
Emma - 2005 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Estorilblau Individual
Sportline 8s 18x8.5F - 18x9.5R | APEX ARC-8 18x8.5 Square | aFe Intake | 135i Brembo F/R Calipers | 26mm Front/20mm Rear Sway Bars | Z4 Mirror
M3 Dead Pedal | Lexus ES300 Yellow Fog Light Retrofit | Koni Yellows/H&R Springs | Llumar CTX 40% | Coby Tri-Stitch Wheel & Boots
Awaiting Install: M3 Wing Mirrors
I'm running Amsoil MTL. It acts up in the winter when it gets really cold, but not enough for me to switch it out.
Vas I sent an email to Redline about fluids. I explained I’m using D4 and asked about higher viscosity fluids to help with gear noise. I specifically mentioned how UUC recommends a blend of 1 quart 75W140NS and top off with D4 to help with chatter with UUC lightweight clutch/flywheels, asked if it was a safe combination, and to see what recommendations they may have as an alternate to D4ATF. This was the response I received...
I’m going to see if I can find some MT-85 locally.
Emma - 2005 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Estorilblau Individual
Sportline 8s 18x8.5F - 18x9.5R | APEX ARC-8 18x8.5 Square | aFe Intake | 135i Brembo F/R Calipers | 26mm Front/20mm Rear Sway Bars | Z4 Mirror
M3 Dead Pedal | Lexus ES300 Yellow Fog Light Retrofit | Koni Yellows/H&R Springs | Llumar CTX 40% | Coby Tri-Stitch Wheel & Boots
Awaiting Install: M3 Wing Mirrors
There you go... direct from the mfr. Supports what everyone is experiencing with thicker oils... thanks for posting
Dinan CAI &Throttle body, ESS Tuning TS2, Bimmerbrakes gen3 headers, UUC SSK & DSSR. Achilles oil pump, VAC oil pan baffle
M3 Motor mounts, UUC Trans mounts, Modified clutch style LSD 3.15, TMS front subframe reinforcement, Koni Yellow sports,
H&R sport springs, UUC sway bars, BMW Perf. Rotors, UUC SS brake lines, Hawk HPS pads, CSL replica wheels,
Rotora strut bar, FXR HID conversion, M3 Mirror conversion, BSW stage 1 speakers
Are you still using the BMW trans fluid? If you are how is your experience with it especially since you lived in NJ.
I ran pure D4 ATF and right after the new clutch, I drained it and did the mixture that Redline mentions above. 1 Bottle of Redline D4 ATF and 1 Bottle of Redline 75w140NS. And I still think the viscosity is too thin.
Curious to what they would say if you mention to them that the BMW Genuine GL4 fluid is a 75w90 viscosity ( Same as the MT-90 )
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
No issues that I remember with the BMW trans fluid either in NJ or here in SC. My first change was at 80K. I was starting to get a little gear whine. After the change it went away. I changed again at IDK... 130k? I guess I'm lucky that my wife, since moving from Ohio, has always worked for BMW or a dealer group that included BMW
Dinan CAI &Throttle body, ESS Tuning TS2, Bimmerbrakes gen3 headers, UUC SSK & DSSR. Achilles oil pump, VAC oil pan baffle
M3 Motor mounts, UUC Trans mounts, Modified clutch style LSD 3.15, TMS front subframe reinforcement, Koni Yellow sports,
H&R sport springs, UUC sway bars, BMW Perf. Rotors, UUC SS brake lines, Hawk HPS pads, CSL replica wheels,
Rotora strut bar, FXR HID conversion, M3 Mirror conversion, BSW stage 1 speakers
2005 ZHP:
Year Start: 167,459
Year End: 179,702
Total Miles Driven in 2018: 12,243
Starting off the year with a new Autocraft Platinum AGM battery. Out the door cost was $153.99. Old battery was still starting the car fine but it was a 04/12 production date. Proactive replacement but did not want to get stranded if it did fail.
Car is also back on it's winter wheel setup. Spring will require a new full set of tires.
Happy 2019 everyone
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Mileage: 181,000
Date: 2/9/19
Oil change with Liqui Moly 5w-30 and MANN filter as well as the air filter and cabin filter.
Added Liqui Moly MOS2 to the oil and Jectron to the gas tank.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |