Transmission Fluid? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

rogerzr1 · 02-04-2008

While I have my car in the air, I thought it might be good to change the transmission fluid. What fluid should I use?

I already did an oil change.
Replaced the left O2 sensor.(still working on the right)
Cleaned in the wheel wells.

What else do you all recomend?

What typ of coolant does everyone use? I don't want to get the wrong stuff.

It seems all I do is ask questions.

bldavis11 · 02-04-2008

Standard recs are Castrol TWS 10W60 for the tranny fluid. Purchase 3L from your local BWM dealership. You'll use 2.2 or so. Loosen the fill plug before the drain plug. It requires a 17mm Hex.

I would also change the differential fluid if it hasn't been done recently.

Get the regular green stuff for the coolent. No DexCool.

rogerzr1 · 02-04-2008

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Originally Posted by bldavis11

Standard recs are Castrol TWS 10W60 for the tranny fluid. Purchase 3L from your local BWM dealership. You'll use 2.2 or so. Loosen the fill plug before the drain plug. It requires a 17mm Hex.

I would also change the differential fluid if it hasn't been done recently.

Get the regular green stuff for the coolent. No DexCool.

Is there a specific fluid for the differential? Is there anywhere else I can get the tws 10w60 besides a BMW dealer?

bradslt5 · 02-04-2008

roger, on the engine coolant ,PLEASE make sure it has gm 1825 on the label . using the wrong stuff will blow head gaskets. Napa has the correct stuff . on the rear end I use royal purple 75-90 and add 4 oz of limited slip . hope this helps

rogerzr1 · 02-04-2008

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Originally Posted by bradslt5

roger, on the engine coolant ,PLEASE make sure it has gm 1825 on the label . using the wrong stuff will blow head gaskets. Napa has the correct stuff . on the rear end I use royal purple 75-90 and add 4 oz of limited slip . hope this helps

I am looking in the manual, but can't find how much of the royal purple I will need for the rear?

bldavis11 · 02-04-2008

You don't HAVE to have RP. A bunch of folks, I dare say most, run Mobil1 that you can pick up from the local parts store. It's the standard weight gear lube 75/90. You'll need 2 containers and will use most of two with some slop left over. Be certain to pick up 2 bottles of differential additive from the GM dealer. I don't have the part number though. They'll know what it is.

The rear fill plug is a 10mm hex BTW.

EuroPete · 02-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bldavis11

Standard recs are Castrol TWS 10W60 for the tranny fluid. Purchase 3L from your local BWM dealership. You'll use 2.2 or so. Loosen the fill plug before the drain plug. It requires a 17mm Hex.

Isn't it an engine oil? I mean, does the gearbox use the same oil as certain engines?

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Originally Posted by bradslt5

roger, on the engine coolant ,PLEASE make sure it has gm 1825 on the label . using the wrong stuff will blow head gaskets. Napa has the correct stuff .

Would this one...

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...Green+-+Gallon

be a suitable one?

Sorry for these stupid questions but I've recently bought my ZR-1 and I want to look after it the best way possible!

rogerzr1 · 02-05-2008

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Sorry for these stupid questions but I've recently bought my ZR-1 and I want to look after it the best way possible![/quote]

Pete, these aren't stupid questions. I got my Z back in August and have had nothing but questions for the guys on the Netregistry. They have all been very helpful and considerate of us NOOBs. I ask questions and search the site for answers all the time. Congratulations on your car.

EuroPete · 02-05-2008

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Originally Posted by rogerzr1

Pete, these aren't stupid questions. I got my Z back in August and have had nothing but questions for the guys on the Netregistry. They have all been very helpful and considerate of us NOOBs. I ask questions and search the site for answers all the time. Congratulations on your car.

Yep you're right Roger but you know, it's better to be safe than sorry, especially when you're new in a message board.

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Originally Posted by bldavis11

Yes it's Engine oil. BMW spec's it for at least their M-series vehicles. I'm not a BMW guy, so I don't know what else it's used for by their line up.

That one is easy to find here, great

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Originally Posted by bldavis11

Try this:

http://www.napaonline.com/NOLViewer/...089&ShowPics=1

No way to see it, I get this error:

This website is only for access by specific client applications.
Server: 192.168.1.115
Client: 192.168.1.36
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This site is best viewed using JavaScript-enabled Internet Explorer Version 5.0 and above.

bldavis11 · 02-05-2008

Yes it's Engine oil. BMW spec's it for at least their M-series vehicles. I'm not a BMW guy, so I don't know what else it's used for by their line up.

02-04-2008	#1
rogerzr1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 231	Transmission Fluid? While I have my car in the air, I thought it might be good to change the transmission fluid. What fluid should I use? I already did an oil change. Replaced the left O2 sensor.(still working on the right) Cleaned in the wheel wells. What else do you all recomend? What typ of coolant does everyone use? I don't want to get the wrong stuff. It seems all I do is ask questions. __________________ Roger Miller 91 ZR-1 #391

02-04-2008	#2
bldavis11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 245	Re: Transmission Fluid? Standard recs are Castrol TWS 10W60 for the tranny fluid. Purchase 3L from your local BWM dealership. You'll use 2.2 or so. Loosen the fill plug before the drain plug. It requires a 17mm Hex. I would also change the differential fluid if it hasn't been done recently. Get the regular green stuff for the coolent. No DexCool.

02-04-2008	#4
bradslt5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca. Posts: 544	Re: Transmission Fluid? roger, on the engine coolant ,PLEASE make sure it has gm 1825 on the label . using the wrong stuff will blow head gaskets. Napa has the correct stuff . on the rear end I use royal purple 75-90 and add 4 oz of limited slip . hope this helps

02-04-2008	#6
bldavis11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 245	Re: Transmission Fluid? You don't HAVE to have RP. A bunch of folks, I dare say most, run Mobil1 that you can pick up from the local parts store. It's the standard weight gear lube 75/90. You'll need 2 containers and will use most of two with some slop left over. Be certain to pick up 2 bottles of differential additive from the GM dealer. I don't have the part number though. They'll know what it is. The rear fill plug is a 10mm hex BTW.

02-05-2008	#8
rogerzr1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 231	Re: Transmission Fluid? [ Sorry for these stupid questions but I've recently bought my ZR-1 and I want to look after it the best way possible![/quote] Pete, these aren't stupid questions. I got my Z back in August and have had nothing but questions for the guys on the Netregistry. They have all been very helpful and considerate of us NOOBs. I ask questions and search the site for answers all the time. Congratulations on your car. __________________ Roger Miller 91 ZR-1 #391

02-05-2008	#10
bldavis11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 245	Re: Transmission Fluid? Yes it's Engine oil. BMW spec's it for at least their M-series vehicles. I'm not a BMW guy, so I don't know what else it's used for by their line up.