I have been researching transmission fluid for my 2009 JCW Hardtop with a 6-speed manual (build date 2008/06), and can not find what I'm looking for. If someone could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it!

I called the dealership I purchased the car at and had them look up what fluid the transmission calls for, they said MTF 94. I called a second dealership where I've also had the car serviced, and they said the same thing.

Subsequently I purchased Amsoil Manual Synchromesh Transmisson Fluid, which meets the requirements of an MTF 94 fluid.

Yesterday, when I put the car on jack stands and crawled underneath it to drain the fluid, I noticed a sticker on the transmission that said to use MTF-LT-4. Both Amsoil and RedLine's websites say they do not make a replacement fluid for MTF-LT-4

What is the correct fluid for this transmission?

 

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-07-non-s.html

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...trans-oil.html

non s, but also uses mtf-lt4

 

Thanks!

So am I interpreting this correctly?

MTF-LT-4 is what mini calls a "lifetime fill", hence the LT, but it is the same fluid as the MTF 94, which is what the dealer would use to fill the transmission if needed (ex. Axle seal replacement)

 

yeah I used Amsoil's MTF fluid, not synchromesh. If you ever need any, I've got a dealer account and don't charge anything.

 

Thanks!

 

My local doesn't have MTF-LT-4, offered LT-5 as substitute. Any thoughts?