Transmission fluid? or LSD fluid?

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  • HappyE30
    Noobie
    • May 2012
    • 18

    #1

    Transmission fluid? or LSD fluid?

    I went to the dealer around 6 months ago trying to get Tranmission fluid and LSD fluid for my 325ic (5spd), the dealer guys got me a jug (no individual orders) + 2 bottles of BMW ATF DIII.
    Now i have a few things to verify with ppl here, please tell me if you can use ATF DIII in the transmission? or is the ATF DIII for the LSD??
    they have actually told me but i completely forgot which is for which. since ATF DIII is for automatic Trannys, i'm just confused. Any comments would help. Thanks!
  • mikeedler
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2004
    • 6707

    #2
    you need to look on your trans. there should be a sticker on it. Some manual transmissions did take ATF. Your rear dif, does NOT take ATF.

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    • Nick_S
      No R3VLimiter
      • Apr 2011
      • 3656

      #3
      Rear dif should def not take ATF. If it's a LSD you may want some thing with a LSD additive. Personally I run Mobile1 75w-90 with LS additive and it's been great.
      91 318is M50 swapped
      05 Honda Pilot

      24V swap thread
      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=302524

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      • Herr Faust Schinken
        No R3VLimiter
        • Feb 2012
        • 3580

        #4
        for the most part
        redline mtl or mt90 gl4 for the trans
        redline 75-90 gl5 for for the diff
        88 325is Five Speed
        Lachssilber

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