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Corbusa · 10-18-2011

I just paid over $100.00 for oil... ssshheezzzz Shoot me!

So ok whats the best filter ? and while I'm asking all the same old questions that been asked B4 , what type of gear oils and how much for the trans? anything special to do to change it? other than remove the drain/ fill plug and change.? OK I'm going to my corner now.......

ittlfly · 10-18-2011

This is a new from Mark Hibeck's website as to his recommendations.

http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W...ate%202011.pdf

On the transmission oil change, be sure to remove the fill plug FIRST. If you remove the drain plug and can't get the fill plug out...then.....

Corbusa · 10-18-2011

Thanks That's the kind of info I'm look'in fo.

blr33439 · 10-18-2011

I just got mobile1 0/30w for about $6/qt at autozone. They have a special 5qts with a mobile1 filter for $33. They don't carry the mobile1 filter for the zr1 so you will need to buy a filter for another vehicle. I got filters for the next two oil changes on my 06tacoma. Still a great deal for what is normally $9/qt.

carter200 · 10-18-2011

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Originally Posted by blr33439

I just got mobile1 0/30w for about $6/qt at autozone. They have a special 5qts with a mobile1 filter for $33. They don't carry the mobile1 filter for the zr1 so you will need to buy a filter for another vehicle. I got filters for the next two oil changes on my 06tacoma. Still a great deal for what is normally $9/qt.

Walmart has 0-30 for $24.50 for a 5 quart jug.

tomtom72 · 10-18-2011

Oil Filter : Bosch 3401 filter or Mobil M1-207 filter or the Fram HD filter TG3985 take your choice.

Trans oil: Castrol TWS 10w-60 buy at BMW dealership only. It's M series motor oil. Or use Amsoil MTF synthetic trans fluid at their web site. 2.2 liters capacity, so you buy 3 liters the first time.
http://www.velocitymotorcars.com/castrol.html just in case you don't have a BMW dealer near you these guys ship fast & are good to deal with.

Rear Gear: I use the Amsoil stuff, but have used the GM stuff plus 2 bottles GM additive or you can use Mobil synthetic 75w-90 fluid and it don't need the additive. I can't remember the capacity, maybe a bit more than a quart or a bit less? It's in the owner's manual maintenance section I think?

Tom

secondchance · 10-18-2011

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Originally Posted by tomtom72

Mobil synthetic 75w-90 fluid and it don't need the additive. I can't remember the capacity, maybe a bit more than a quart or a bit less? It's in the owner's manual maintenance section I think?

Tom

Tom,

Marc recommended 1/2 a bottle of GM posi additive w/ Mobil 1 75W-100.
2 X 1 liter bottles were sufficient.

10-18-2011	#1
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 581	I must be losing my mind :) I just paid over $100.00 for oil... ssshheezzzz Shoot me! So ok whats the best filter ? and while I'm asking all the same old questions that been asked B4 , what type of gear oils and how much for the trans? anything special to do to change it? other than remove the drain/ fill plug and change.? OK I'm going to my corner now.......

10-18-2011	#2
ittlfly Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Redding Calif Posts: 223	Re: I must be losing my mind :) This is a new from Mark Hibeck's website as to his recommendations. http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W...ate%202011.pdf On the transmission oil change, be sure to remove the fill plug FIRST. If you remove the drain plug and can't get the fill plug out...then..... __________________ 1994 ZR-1 # 0102...SOLD

10-18-2011	#3
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 581	Re: I must be losing my mind :) Thanks That's the kind of info I'm look'in fo.

10-18-2011	#4
blr33439 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Groton, CT Posts: 16	Re: I must be losing my mind :) I just got mobile1 0/30w for about $6/qt at autozone. They have a special 5qts with a mobile1 filter for $33. They don't carry the mobile1 filter for the zr1 so you will need to buy a filter for another vehicle. I got filters for the next two oil changes on my 06tacoma. Still a great deal for what is normally $9/qt.

10-18-2011	#6
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: I must be losing my mind :) Oil Filter : Bosch 3401 filter or Mobil M1-207 filter or the Fram HD filter TG3985 take your choice. Trans oil: Castrol TWS 10w-60 buy at BMW dealership only. It's M series motor oil. Or use Amsoil MTF synthetic trans fluid at their web site. 2.2 liters capacity, so you buy 3 liters the first time. http://www.velocitymotorcars.com/castrol.html just in case you don't have a BMW dealer near you these guys ship fast & are good to deal with. Rear Gear: I use the Amsoil stuff, but have used the GM stuff plus 2 bottles GM additive or you can use Mobil synthetic 75w-90 fluid and it don't need the additive. I can't remember the capacity, maybe a bit more than a quart or a bit less? It's in the owner's manual maintenance section I think? Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member Last edited by tomtom72; 10-19-2011 at 11:05 AM.