[Zippster]

Originally Posted by kiysersosae

In my 1M i had issues with the manual transmission feeling like this, i had bmw drain and re-fil with MT 5 but they filled it with MT 2. I drove it for about another 200miles like this and it still felt lumpy and crunchy into 3rd. I took it back and forced them to stick MT 5 in and it was butter smooth after this. Im not saying this is the isssue but im sure the 1M had the same synchro carbon friction linings as the M2 and to be honest, it may be the same gearbox?

Do you know what the difference between the two fluids is?

Synthetic maybe?

[kiysersosae]

Originally Posted by Zippster

Do you know what the difference between the two fluids is?

Synthetic maybe?

I'm not sure but this is it

[Zippster]

Originally Posted by kiysersosae

I'm not sure but this is it

I Can't tell either, but since BMW put it in it must be ok. Not all tranny oil is compatible, I have a Jeep Wrangler with the 6spd and I went with Red Line synthetic, that was directly compatible with the tranny. Some have an ingredient that attacks the brass synchromesh in the trans. I cant remember what it was exactly. But yes different oil can make a big difference. Thanks for posting this.

[kiysersosae]

Originally Posted by Zippster

I Can't tell either, but since BMW put it in it must be ok. Not all tranny oil is compatible, I have a Jeep Wrangler with the 6spd and I went with Red Line synthetic, that was directly compatible with the tranny. Some have an ingredient that attacks the brass synchromesh in the trans. I cant remember what it was exactly. But yes different oil can make a big difference. Thanks for posting this.

Just so you know, there is a newer version of this Oil MT 6. But it was the 5 they put in mine where they had been putting 2 in and it was a night and day difference.

[MZWIE]

I am always amazed at the silly things people complain about. Not one single item on the list pertains to driving.

[matto6]

Originally Posted by e34m5

I am always amazed at the silly things people complain about. Not one single item on the list pertains to driving.

Needs more cup holderzzzzz

[kiysersosae]

Originally Posted by e34m5

I am always amazed at the silly things people complain about. Not one single item on the list pertains to driving.

That's because it's awesome in that area!

The 10 niggles are just for info and discussion

[kiysersosae]

Originally Posted by matto6

Needs more cup holderzzzzz

[Zippster]

Originally Posted by e34m5

I am always amazed at the silly things people complain about. Not one single item on the list pertains to driving.

I disagree, shifting is driving. Some do not like the feel of the shifter, others share ideas that might fix that. Win, win.