Redline is good to start with but breaks down quickly.
Just stay with the BMW OEM oils.
I learnt the hard way.

 

Redline is good to start with but breaks down quickly.
Just stay with the BMW OEM oils.
I learnt the hard way.

How did you learn the hard way if you don't mind me asking bud?

 

Where do you guys buy these oils from is opie the cheapest?

 

also are the gear plug seals that i need or should i just from the stealers?

http://www.buycarparts.co.uk/drain-plug-oil-drain-plug-gasket/bmw/1-coupe-e82/23431

 

Where do you guys buy these oils from is opie the cheapest?

I usually buy my oils from eBay, Syntrans B 75w is about £12 on there.

 

also are the gear plug seals that i need or should i just from the stealers?

http://www.buycarparts.co.uk/drain-plug-oil-drain-plug-gasket/bmw/1-coupe-e82/23431

That looks like the engine oil pan drain plug. Best bet is to go to your local dealer with your VIN and they'll tell you what you need. Or check on real oem but you'll still need to source from a dealer.

 

Where do you guys buy these oils from is opie the cheapest?

I usually buy my oils from eBay, Syntrans B 75w is about £12 on there.

Marco do you agree with guy above saying get castrol instead redline as I have seen you recommend redline on past posts among the web?

 

also are the gear plug seals that i need or should i just from the stealers?

http://www.buycarparts.co.uk/drain-plug-oil-drain-plug-gasket/bmw/1-coupe-e82/23431

That looks like the engine oil pan drain plug. Best bet is to go to your local dealer with your VIN and they'll tell you what you need. Or check on real oem but you'll still need to source from a dealer.

Thanks I'll do that tomoz, least they will be 100% right then

 

Where do you guys buy these oils from is opie the cheapest?

I usually buy my oils from eBay, Syntrans B 75w is about £12 on there.

Marco do you agree with guy above getting castrol instead redline as I have seen you recommend redline on past posts among the web?

Mine will be getting Redline shortly, but others prefer the Castrol.

 

I usually buy my oils from eBay, Syntrans B 75w is about £12 on there.

Marco do you agree with guy above getting castrol instead redline as I have seen you recommend redline on past posts among the web?

Mine will be getting Redline shortly, but others prefer the Castrol.

Okay so would you agree with the guy that says "I would use a 50/50 mix of their MTL and D4 ATF in the gearbox (the MTL is a little thick, the D4 is a little thin) and the 75w-90 GL5 in the diff."

Or would you just use one or the other?

 

Sounds good to me, I'm going with a litre of MTL, then topping off with D4.

 

Sounds good to me, I'm going with a litre of MTL, then topping off with D4.

So 1 litre of MTL and the 0.6litres of D4? is there a reason for that instead of just 50/50 like the guy from opie said?

 

Sounds good to me, I'm going with a litre of MTL, then topping off with D4.

So 1 litre of MTL and the 0.6litres of D4? is there a reason for that instead of just 50/50 like the guy from opie said?

I just happen to like MTL, smooths out clunky changes a little, in my experience. Each to their own though.

 

Sounds good to me, I'm going with a litre of MTL, then topping off with D4.

So 1 litre of MTL and the 0.6litres of D4? is there a reason for that instead of just 50/50 like the guy from opie said?

I just happen to like MTL, smooths out clunky changes a little, in my experience. Each to their own though.

So with mine being a 123d should I go for 50/50 of MTL and D4 basically half and hlaf like the guy said or 1 litre of MTL and 0.6 litres of D4 like you and your 135i?

 

should I go for 50/50 of MTL and D4 ... or 1 litre of MTL and 0.6 litres of D4

There's not going to be any perceptible difference between a 50/50 blend and a 60/40 blend. As long as you use appropriate oil from a decent brand, it will be fine. Most of the benefit comes from having "fresh oil". If you don't have a strong personal preference for one or another, just stick with BMW's recommended Castrol Syntrans B 75W. It's a very good oil.

 

Castrol do a specific 'long life' diff fluid approved by BMW which appears to be different to the 'universal' one Opie recommended.

http://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/products/cars/axle-universal-fluids.html

You can double check what Castrol recommend for your specific car here

http://applications.castrol.com/oilselector/en_gb/c/search