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Originally Posted by JT///MC
everyone should stick to BMW OE fluid. Not sure why ppl feel that they NEED to "UPGRADE" some aftermarket brand. As if BMW used the worst fluid in the world or something. Just stick with factory fill and you should be safe.
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Why go with non OE fluid? Here are my reasons:
Engine - Lubro-Moly, I like this product's reputation is Europe and the 5L container it comes in reasonably priced at BA.
Transmission - Using OE MTF-LT3, from BA, dealer wouldn't sell me any.
TC - Dealer parts dept. doesn't know what goes in here, using Lubro-Moly ATF 3 from ECS.
Diffs - Dealer says to use OEM (Castrol) SAF-XO, and that they will NOT sell me any. Using Lubro-Moly 75w90 (SAF-XO) from ECS.
Why go with another fluid, . . . because BMW NA policies encourage such creative procurments.
- M54 Lover