Fluids?

[Applied Thought]

Hi all,

I'm going to give my zed a present and plan to change all fluids (diff, gearbox, power steering and coolant).

I'm looking for advice on which ones to get as I don't want to just leave my local garage to make the choice.

Thanks

 

[duckhunt]

Hi what engine and diff do you have?

I found this information out if you go to the resources section of this website and there are some articles on the subject. I am doing this too.

 

[Applied Thought]

Hi what engine and diff do you have?

I found this information out if you go to the resources section of this website and there are some articles on the subject. I am doing this too.

Hi,

I have a 1999 2.0 manual.

Thanks

 

[GazHyde]

I'd give Opie Oils a ring for the diff/gearbox oil recommendations. I can't remember who posted up recently about what they recommend, but they suggest something specific for the Z3...

 

[Nodzed]

OPIE recommended ATF for gearbox (all Zeds) and a Gulf performance LSD for the diff (If LSD) But I agree with @GazHyde give them a ring they are very helpful.

 

[Applied Thought]

Thanks both,

I want to make sure I get it right as I think the oils haven't previously been changed and I'd rather spend the money now than have to double up later.

I'll get in touch with them.

Thanks again.

 

[Jimmy Weston]

Yes @GazHyde is spot on, opie sent me Fuchs gearbox oil, and I used castrol syntrax for the diff, you can't go wrong with opie , great service all round from them, I've used them for ages, and will continue to do so.

 

[duckhunt]

I'm local to Opie oils depot so I'm going there tomorrow to get fluids. I'll let you know what I get but I think LSD and open diff take different oils

 

[Applied Thought]

I'm local to Opie oils depot so I'm going there tomorrow to get fluids. I'll let you know what I get but I think LSD and open diff take different oils

That'd be great. I'm not sure if I have LSD so I'll need to figure out if I do or don't.

 

[simonlincs]

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Yes @GazHyde is spot on, opie sent me Fuchs gearbox oil, and I used castrol syntrax for the diff, you can't go wrong with opie , great service all round from them, I've used them for ages, and will continue to do so.

 

[Sean d]

That'd be great. I'm not sure if I have LSD so I'll need to figure out if I do or don't.

The 2.0l model doesn't have a slip diff,

 

[Applied Thought]

The 2.0l model doesn't have a slip diff,

Thanks for the info. I had a feeling it wouldn't.

 

[Tracy Dee]

Gearbox oil Opie recommended ATF which i thought strange but yes it was right
Can't comment on diff oil i forgot to have it changed at the time.

 

[Applied Thought]

Gearbox oil Opie recommended ATF which i thought strange but yes it was right
Can't comment on diff oil i forgot to have it changed at the time.

Yeah I read ATF somewhere else and thought it seemed odd. I was going to see if there were any markings regarding the fluid on the gearbox.

 

[duckhunt]

Hi, I haven't got to Opie today however I will refer you some of the articles I found here which should help.

https://zroadster.org/articles/choosing-engine-oil-by-mike-fishwick.37/

https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-oil-and-filter-changes-by-mike-fishwick.32/

https://zroadster.org/articles/transmission-oil-changes-by-mike-fishwick.31/



"A non-LSD final drive will be happy on most hypoid lubricants, such as Castrol SAF-XO. "

Have a read through those, they contain more useful information such as amounts required as well as part numbers for some seals and O rings that are recommended to be replaced on Oil change

For a definitive answer:

search on http://www.opieoils.co.uk/

Or contact them directly with your vehicle details and they are always spot on: 01209 202944 sales@opieoils.co.uk

They will always give 10% if you mention a BMW online forum.

Hope that helps.

 

[GazHyde]

They will always give 10% if you mention a BMW online forum.

We have our own code ZROAD

 

[Applied Thought]

Hi, I haven't got to Opie today however I will refer you some of the articles I found here which should help.

https://zroadster.org/articles/choosing-engine-oil-by-mike-fishwick.37/

https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-oil-and-filter-changes-by-mike-fishwick.32/

https://zroadster.org/articles/transmission-oil-changes-by-mike-fishwick.31/



"A non-LSD final drive will be happy on most hypoid lubricants, such as Castrol SAF-XO. "

Have a read through those, they contain more useful information such as amounts required as well as part numbers for some seals and O rings that are recommended to be replaced on Oil change

For a definitive answer:

search on http://www.opieoils.co.uk/

Or contact them directly with your vehicle details and they are always spot on: 01209 202944 sales@opieoils.co.uk

They will always give 10% if you mention a BMW online forum.

Hope that helps.

Wow,

Great info and really appreciated.

Thanks,
Rich