The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

Is there a preferred brand for hood / trunk struts (51238202688 / 51248254281, respectively)?

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Originally Posted by fredo

FCP Euro sells Stabilus. I would think that’s a good brand (made in Germany). Otherwise they would not offer lifetime replacement on them.

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I recommend Stabilus, too. I once tried Uro for trunk strut and thought it was going to rip my trunk off the hinges. The opening force was too violent. After 2 openings I removed them and chucked them into the trash, went strut less until the Stabilus arrived.

Stabilus is the manufacturer of the original ones.

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Originally Posted by fredo

FCP Euro sells Stabilus. I would think that’s a good brand (made in Germany). Otherwise they would not offer lifetime replacement on them.

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Originally Posted by Will

I recommend Stabilus, too. I once tried Uro for trunk strut and thought it was going to rip my trunk off the hinges. The opening force was too violent. After 2 openings I removed them and chucked them into the trash, went strut less until the Stabilus arrived.

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Originally Posted by Vas

Stabilus is the manufacturer of the original ones.

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Stabilus it is, thanks!

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It seems that GS6-37BZ - THEB was used from 3/2/2003 until 6/18/2003, while GS6-37BZ - THEG was used after 6/18/2003. Does anyone know what the differenced between the THEB and the THEG are?

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Looks like TJEP goes in N52 equipped E60s and E90s. Hmmm....

GL-4 Red Line 75W90 is the preferred differential gear oil, over GL5, correct?

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

GL-4 Red Line 75W90 is the preferred differential gear oil, over GL5, correct?

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Red Line D4ATF
Red Line MTL

Have used D4 and have 205k miles

D4ATF for what? I thought common use was that was for power steering, MTL for the transmission, and 75W90 GL-4 for differential

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

D4ATF for what? I thought common use was that was for power steering, MTL for the transmission, and 75W90 GL-4 for differential

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Red Line D4 ATF
Our most versatile ATF, use where Dexron III®, Dexron II®, Mercon® and Mercon V® fluids are recommended, for use in automatic, manual transmissions and power steering
Popular applications: Toyota Type T-III and T-IV, Honda ATF-Z1, Nissan Matic D, J & K, Diamond SP-II, SP-III, Mazda ATF M-V, most BMW and Audi/VW automatic transmissions
Also used with manual transmissions and transaxles like T-5, T-45, T-56 and late-model BMW, provides a GL-4 level of gear protection
Excellent cold weather operation

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

D4ATF for what? I thought common use was that was for power steering, MTL for the transmission, and 75W90 GL-4 for differential

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I've always used D4 ATF for the transmission as it seems to provide smoother cold weather shifts for me. It's very common for folks to use the ATF over the MTL.

The diff used to get the 75W-90 before I changed to an LSD.

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Originally Posted by az3579

I've always used D4 ATF for the transmission as it seems to provide smoother cold weather shifts for me. It's very common for folks to use the ATF over the MTL.

The diff used to get the 75W-90 before I changed to an LSD.

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Which 75W-90, though? TheGL-4 Red Line 75W90 or the GL5?