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A quick update, I had my annual service and the use of a top quality 0w40 oil (supplied by myself to the dealer) seems to have reduced the tickover noise quite considerably from the standard 0w30/5w30 some dealers have used in the past. No idle ticking either (quite common on cold start), in fact no noise other than a velvety smooth running V8 
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To add to this guide, I had the gearbox oil changed over the weekend as part of a service.
The oil originally used in the Series 1 Getrag box is BMW MTF-LT-1, this has been superseded to BMW MTF-LT-2. This should be the same for all Series 1 Aero's using the getrag box (6 spd manual), a sticker is positioned on the NSR of the gearbox which details the oil specification originally used when new.
A complete change will require 2 litres of oil (capacity is around 1.75l), the drain plug is found underneath the rear of the box, and fill is just above on the nearside rear.
Cost of the oil was approx £55 from BMW. interesting Nick;how did the old oil look when it was drained out? I was advised that changing it was not a big priority but ,given the similar age of our cars, I might be tempted if it was looking 'manky' (technical term...!). James Hi James, It looked like used engine oil, which in my mind is good reason to change it! Most fluids will go like this after a certain time period, as they will break down, absorb moisture and particles etc. I think after 16 years it was a worthwhile job. Nick - interesting Nick  Would you say you have noticed any difference in performance (of the gear change) since you had this done ? I know it is often difficult to tell with these things whether improvement is real or imagined, but I would be interested in your views..... James Quick update on the gear change now I have done a few miles.. I will be honest without it being tested back to back it is hard to tell if it is any different. It is however no different when warm or cold and I have a feeling before the change it was stiffer when cold, so if yours is a little stiff when cold (eeer) then it could help. 
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I had forgotten about this Nick.I did buy the proper BMW oil and had mine changed too at the last service. It's probably the placebo effect but I did think it felt slightly smoother when done. Bizarrely, I'm sure the gear lever does not get quite so hot after a period of use - go figure...  James
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Interesting, I did notice on the way to the Malvern hills that mine got rather warm after a couple of hours (used to be quite a bit faster), but then the new knob is much larger and will take longer to heat
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Another year and another service, still running sweetly.
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