Originally Posted By NickCW
Originally Posted By James B W
Originally Posted By NickCW
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The oil originally used in the Series 1 Getrag box is BMW MTF-LT-1, this has been superseded to BMW MTF-LT-2.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 thinking

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

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