SMG - oil change

[rts_4]

Hi,

Just wondering whether any of the SMG owners (non-M) out there has changed their SMG transmission oil?

Any suggestion on what type of oil to use?

Thanks

 

[YellowMellow]

Re: SMG - oil change

Dear rts_4

I'm running 80k at the moment. I'm facing the same problem here.. I want to change before
100k.. Maybe this link can help..

http://www.eurocarmotorsport.com/frame.htm

Cheers

 

[piggyboyz]

Re: SMG - oil change

Hi,

Just wondering whether any of the SMG owners (non-M) out there has changed their SMG transmission oil?

Any suggestion on what type of oil to use?

Thanks

What oil r u refering to here ??

The gearbox transmission or the hydraulic fluid ?

For hydraulic fluid, there is only one grade, the Penntozin 11 and for the GB oil, i changed it to Mobil 1 synthetic gearbox oil.

Bearing in mind that if u r having the 5sp SMG, changing GB oil means the whole GB needs to be dropped and I suggest that u should coincide your GB oil change when u changing clutch.

Cheers

 

[rts_4]

Re: SMG - oil change

Dear piggyboyz,

Thanks for the info. My car comes with the 5sp GB. The current mileage is around 55K and the clutch has not been changed.

How long can the clutch last? Guess will follow your suggestion to change the GB oil together with the clutch.

Regards,

 

[piggyboyz]

Re: SMG - oil change

Hi there...

Depending on how u drive the car, the clutch should last between 50k - 80k so i reckon it may be good to schedule it when u r ready to change the clutch, since the labour for the clutch change cost more than the clutch itself...

Cheers

 

[reardriven]

Re: SMG - oil change

The original BMW SMG gearbox oil is MTF-LT2 and comes only in 5litre bottles. One gearbox uses only about 1.4l. I had to buy a full bottle from EngSoon (@$190) a month back PM me if you need some... (still have enough for 2 changes)

Some BMW owners in other parts of the world are using ATF fluid (Mercon3 and above) in their manual gearboxes and claimed better shifts and are using stuff like Redline ATF D4.

Changing the gearbox oil on the SMG 5spd does not require dropping the gearbox but you need to have a hand-pump with a long nose to reach the upper fill-hole.

Is Piggyboy using Mobil SHC 75w-90 for his SMG gearbox?

Hi,

Just wondering whether any of the SMG owners (non-M) out there has changed their SMG transmission oil?

Any suggestion on what type of oil to use?

Thanks

 

[YellowMellow]

Re: SMG - oil change

I saw at AB the just change my gearbox oil without open the gearbox.. as what Bro Reardriven mention.

Reason for sending to AB is my acuater pump kaput.. Just changed last CNY 06 and gone again.. Do you guys experience before... ( out of topic a bit )

I changed my clucth plate and gearbox oil together since Im running 85K km..

 

[rts_4]

Re: SMG - oil change

I saw at AB the just change my gearbox oil without open the gearbox.. as what Bro Reardriven mention.

Reason for sending to AB is my acuater pump kaput.. Just changed last CNY 06 and gone again.. Do you guys experience before... ( out of topic a bit )

I changed my clucth plate and gearbox oil together since Im running 85K km..

Changed my actuator at AB last month, kaput after 52K km.

Now at AB for gearbox oil change and airbag problem. And they said there is a leak at the gearbox. A bit worried now........