5-speed getrag oil change??
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I've changed the oil in a few transmissions. Makes a bigger difference in some more than others, regardless of mileage... makes me think driving style is a big factor... for the older Midlands, it seems to make a BIG difference in shifting smoothness. We've been using Redline MTL.
You probably won't get a straight answer from BMW/MINI regarding this as according to them all of their transmission come with a "lifetime" fluid... ..but they fed us the same line of b.s. 5 years ago when I changed the fluid in our M3.
Changing the fluid is pretty easy. With the engine reasonably warm, undo the fill plug then the drain plug. I use a funnel with an extension hose from the top side of the engine fished down into the fill hole. Much easier/faster than any of the consumer-pump set-ups I've tried. Will take a little less than 2 quarts. IIRC, the Getrag uses a hex-wrench (10mm?) on the plugs.
You probably won't get a straight answer from BMW/MINI regarding this as according to them all of their transmission come with a "lifetime" fluid... ..but they fed us the same line of b.s. 5 years ago when I changed the fluid in our M3.
Changing the fluid is pretty easy. With the engine reasonably warm, undo the fill plug then the drain plug. I use a funnel with an extension hose from the top side of the engine fished down into the fill hole. Much easier/faster than any of the consumer-pump set-ups I've tried. Will take a little less than 2 quarts. IIRC, the Getrag uses a hex-wrench (10mm?) on the plugs.
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It seems to really depend... I haven't had to change the fluid in a MC Getrag yet, but there have been varying degrees in improvement to the 6spds and 5 spd Midlands. The Midlands with a bit under 50K on it made quite a bit of difference... and there was also a a lot of mettalic debris attached to the magnetic drain plug.
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I have a 04 Mini R50, but I don't know if it is a Getrag or Midland. Can you tell from the VIN or do you need to call the dealer? I realized they changed from the Midline to the Getrag in 2004; therefore, the change only applies to the 2005 on models. My bad...
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Anyone change the fluid on the Getrag 5 speed? The sticker on the transmission is a blue sticker and says LT-3?
According to Redline, that oil closely matched their D6 ATF, which is a pretty light oil. Anyone have any experience using this in their transmission?
Anyone try Redline MTL in the 5 speed Getrag? This oil is thicker, which seems like it would be better if you drive your car hard?
According to Redline, that oil closely matched their D6 ATF, which is a pretty light oil. Anyone have any experience using this in their transmission?
Anyone try Redline MTL in the 5 speed Getrag? This oil is thicker, which seems like it would be better if you drive your car hard?
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