Differential Oil query

ngary · 05-04-2024, 04:45 AM

Hi,

What oil are people using for the front and rear differentials.

BMW oils seem v expensive

Cheers

G

TEF · 05-04-2024, 10:38 AM

It's likely just a generic gear oil with a number rating (e.g. 60w90) that should be available from sources other than BMW. Here's a quote from a Google search: "We have used Red Line 75W90 in just about everything with great results and have adopted the new 75W110 for hot climates or heavy track use."

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ngary Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW F25 2.0d Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Differential Oil query Hi, What oil are people using for the front and rear differentials. BMW oils seem v expensive Cheers G
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