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But it is hard to find O-rings that are gear oil compatible and won't swell, I know Turner motorsports has some for their own magnetic drain plugs that likely will fit the stock plugs, but shipping might not make it worth it. Quote:
me too.
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ista/google doesn't say which O-ring we should use? They are called VITON, and they can be easily found.... No need to change diff drain plugs, as much as ista says so... Diff plugs can be used without O-ring. Last edited by Track/S; 07-02-2023 at 05:35 PM.. |
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F87source did share the ISTA screenshot and it’s clear that BMW wants you to change the plug/o-ring assembly. BMW probably purchases the plug and O-ring already as an assembly from the supplier. This is common practice in automotive manufacturing. This does not mean all oil sealing O-rings need to be replaced when removed. In the M diff use case, the blue elastomer (likely Viton) O-ring material, probably degrades faster due to the friction modifier additives in the oil that is required by the limited slip diff. If you don’t replace it, this doesn’t mean you’re immediately going to have a leak. Some friction modifier’s can be especially harsh on rubber seals, and RTV gaskets. I didn’t replace mine plugs when I changed my diff oil. Best practice is to replace them, but if you choose not to, Just keep an eye on it and see if there’s any weepage indicating the O-ring, has degraded to the point of letting oil passed it.
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But the exact size isn't always available locally on shelves, so it's not worth it paying $10+ for shipping when you could buy new drain bolts for the same price. So what's available locally will likely not be gear oil compatible - hence it's hard to find an O-ring that fits and will be gear oil compatible. Quote:
Also where's your engineering degree? Because you seem to know more than the bmw AG engineers. You'd also know threads alone don't seal perfectly all the time, especially when the mating surface was designed for a oring to seal it.
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Who hell is talking about crush washer's?
First you don't know what type of o-ring supports diff oil and now you know because you read it on google, phatetic.... You need 3 lives to get to change the diff oil as many times as I do, so I can teach you and 50 more like you. Quote:
The diff plug o-ring is completely unnecessary. Last edited by Track/S; 07-02-2023 at 06:14 PM.. |
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Right, it definitely wasn't when I was examing turner's magnetic drain bolts, or when I use viton hoses in the laboratory - because viton is great when you have to deal with acids. And yet with "3 lives worth of experience" you still can't follow bmw's guidelines lol. Experience means nothing when you're unable to learn new things and accept things other than your own internal narrative. You've proven that to be true when you couldn't even accept peer reviewed research on carbon build up.
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Yeah, as F87Source mentioned I contacted Motul. Their rep told me that the lack of MT recommendation for High Torque DCTF was because they are planning to introduce a version of that fluid that uses less expensive friction modifiers and target it toward manual transmission use. They seemed to be saying that the friction modifiers the DCTFs use are overkill for MTs.
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Anyone can say and claim anything on the Internet, all I know is F87 follows (to the dot and I wholly appreciate that) what the manufacture says and everything else is up to whoever wants to follow ....or not (the consequence as a result is his alone). IMHO, it's quite irresponsible to say that the "Diff plugs can be used without O-ring". Why take risk like that w/ a consequence of f-ing up your diff completely? Buy a new bolt, replace o-ring w/ viton or chk and re-use but to use without....craziness.
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Curious, was it this same reasoning that led you to replace a structural piece of the front suspension/chassis with a part designed to improve aero? You never updated your thread so can only assume you're still driving around with the stiffening plate lying on the garage floor........
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Let him, so long as he doesn't take anyone w/ him due to that decision. Democracy. To each his own, etc etc. Reminds me so much of an "accident" that went all over the news worldwide though. Admittedly I'm one of those that re-used the one-time use bolts on the stiffener plate.
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I'm thinking I'll get the redline anyway?
I read that's a full synthetic but the Motul is a blend. But if i go Motul I'll stick to the one that says MTF on it. |
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I'd go redline (and actually will go redline on my next 6mt oil change), I heard a lot of really good stuff about it and how it significantly improves shift feel, but I haven't heard anything about the motul.
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I use Motul DCTF (Not High Torque) and it works great, doesn't matter which one you chose both will perform great.
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Just did my trans and diff fluid swap today. I tried to level the car as best as I could. Ended up taking just under 1L for the Diff and the 1.3-1.4L for the trans.
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But generally a rule of thumb is on level ground just fill until it overflows from the fill port.
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If you want MSP/A it's all over ebay in the UK, up to you if you want to pay shipping though.
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