Manual transmission fluid recommendations

[Mark]

Hi folks,

Recently picked up an e60 with 6 speed transmission which is a little notchy so I'd like to do a fluid change. Any recommendations?

Thanks!

[318is-joe]

Selector gate bushes etc in good nick?
Most of the manuals use ATF as far as I know - not hypoid gear oil - so the usual goes - look at the BMW spec then buy the best you can afford or want for it.

[Mark]

I've ordered the fluid, CP4L worked out cheapest!

Selector gate bushes etc in good nick?
Most of the manuals use ATF as far as I know - not hypoid gear oil - so the usual goes - look at the BMW spec then buy the best you can afford or want for it.

Hi Joe,
What bushes here are you refering to?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=25_0363

[Mivecrx]

Allot of people mixing MTL and ATF 1:1. The reason is ATF is thinner and takes the notchy feeling away(especially when cold).

+1 for check BMW spec, some boxes specify ATF and some Gl4 75w90


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[Mark]

According to realoem, gearbox is GS6-37BG and 75W-90 GL4 is what's required.

From snooping about online, I've found this stuff:
https://h-tune.co.uk/millers-crx-nan...il-1-5-litres/

[Mivecrx]

According to realoem, gearbox is GS6-37BG and 75W-90 GL4 is what's required.

From snooping about online, I've found this stuff:
https://h-tune.co.uk/millers-crx-nan...il-1-5-litres/

Redline MT-90 gl4 would be correct. Millers could be good, I've never used it. I would avoid any gl5 for gl4 spec box just to be safe.

[JohnH]

Opie oils are always a good source of recommendations for specific problems. Might be worth a try

[Mark]

Thanks for the advice, will go with the Redline!