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Gearbox oil for a Roadster?
Posted: Tue 29 Dec, 2009 23:49
by Leon.
Anyone know if it would be the same as a 3.0l, and what that takes? Grade and capacity?
Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 00:48
by Jonttt
Leon
Search (use the words "Gearbox AND oil" to narrow the search) will bring up quite a few posts about this such as
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... earbox+oil
The gearboxes are marked as "filled for life" but the conscensous seems to be that changing improves the gearchange.
You could also ask Opie Oils for advice, they are members on here and post offers regularly and seem happy to advise
Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 10:58
by Gazza
Or you could
Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 11:37
by Leon.
garythefish wrote:Or you could
You mean read the manual?
It's not in there
Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 11:45
by Leon.
Jonttt wrote:Leon
Search (use the words "Gearbox AND oil" to narrow the search) will bring up quite a few posts about this such as
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... earbox+oil
The gearboxes are marked as "filled for life" but the conscensous seems to be that changing improves the gearchange.
You could also ask Opie Oils for advice, they are members on here and post offers regularly and seem happy to advise
Hi Jon,
I really wanted to know if anyone had any knowledge of the Alpina Roadster box and diff, but I appreciate your post.
I've felt the benefits of fresh box oil before and heard of the benefits on the Z so want to do it...
I've used Opie Oils before, and always buy the best stuff of them, trouble is, they don't always get the spec's right for the individual cars.
Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 13:22
by estocks
Alpinas use the same oil as the donor BMW. Since your's is probably the 5HP19 the oil would be the same as for that.
Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 13:37
by Leon.
estocks wrote:Alpinas use the same oil as the donor BMW. Since your's is probably the 5HP19 the oil would be the same as for that.
Actually, it's a 6 speed manual, not 5 speed auto...
Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 14:02
by estocks
Leon. wrote:estocks wrote:Alpinas use the same oil as the donor BMW. Since your's is probably the 5HP19 the oil would be the same as for that.
Actually, it's a 6 speed manual, not 5 speed auto...
Have you tried searching the forum at the Alpina Register?
Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 14:54
by Leon.
estocks wrote:Have you tried searching the forum at the Alpina Register?
Indeed I have. It was suggested to be the same as the 3.0l, but no definitive answer.
Perhaps I should call Sytner...
Posted: Wed 30 Dec, 2009 19:22
by pdwarren
BMW use various "lifetime" oils, designated as MTF-LT-1, MTF-LT-2, etc.
As far as I can tell, you can't buy these directly in the UK but may be able to persuade to dealer to sell you a couple of litres.
Paul
Posted: Thu 31 Dec, 2009 10:18
by estocks
Leon. wrote:estocks wrote:Have you tried searching the forum at the Alpina Register?
Indeed I have. It was suggested to be the same as the 3.0l, but no definitive answer.
Perhaps I should call Sytner...
I would strongly suspect your gearbox uses regular oil, since it is a standard gearbox.
Posted: Thu 31 Dec, 2009 12:15
by Leon.
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