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Performance tuning shops though, are different. Folks who run such shops are usually just as picky if not more so than owners. I trust them to do things I can't do on my own. |
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09-02-2020, 05:49 PM | #112 | |
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Tbh just find a good sa and request them to use all the proper fluids. My sa is quite knowledgeable and she always puts my feedback onto the service order so the correct fluids are always used. Plus my dealer is actually quite good so I'm not worried.
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Got the correct diff fluid put in today. They said they strongly assumed it was a typo on my service sheet, but seeing as how it was 3 years ago there was no way to check and be sure. Fortunately, they decided to change it anyway just to be safe (without me having to put my foot down). Wouldn't have checked my break in service work order if it wasn't for this thread so a big thank you to everyone here for making me paranoid, lol. Hopefully my diff doesn't implode in the near future.
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Also a side note I'm going to be doing a differential fluid flush in a few days time so I will take pictures of the MSP/A bottle for anyone that is interested.
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09-09-2020, 03:57 PM | #115 |
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Worksheet says 83-22-2-357-992
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09-09-2020, 04:00 PM | #116 |
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Ah SAF-XJ. Not technically the bmw specified fluid, but it was indeed the correct fluid before BMW made the switch so you should be fine.
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09-09-2020, 04:40 PM | #118 |
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I just diy, because it is really really simple just a drain and fill until it over flows. You don't even need a lift, just grab some wood and that will give you enough clearance.
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But what I meant was some 2x4 wooden boards.
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For any of you guys that are interested in what real (since there are alot of weird looking bottles online with weird part numbers attached as well) MSP/A looks like here are some pictures of a 1L bottle I picked up at the dealer.
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Changed my trans (MTF-LT-5) & diff (MSP/A) a couple of days ago @ 66500km. Immediately noticed it was smoother going into gears (can really feel it with the bronze linkage bushings of the Auto Solutions SSK). It's a simple diy so will do the next earlier @ 40K
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Seems like it's sold here as well: https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/produ...3-22-2-365-988 , has anyone bought from this retailer before?
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But what I have also noticed is that the USA products like MTF and diff oil are relabeled to a "USA" format with different stickers and such and I believe made in USA as well, while all Canadian products like MTF and MSP/A are all as is from Germany with the German labels and made in Germany and such. This is weird because I thought we all used the same products but now I think there are variations despite similar product numbers.
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Either way, I'm sure I'll find a way to get my hands on the exact correct oil. |
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Not to keep beating a dead horse, but during my research, I'm astounded by how many break-in procedures were done with the wrong diff fluid, just check out the order sheets throughout the thread:
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1007985 Put that together with the thread below this one on vibrations: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1492544, and it makes for a hilariously maddening reality. One of the most expensive consumer products damaged by what is possibly one of the simplest and most basic procedures. Last edited by KillerExcessive; 09-25-2020 at 04:03 PM.. |
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If you live close to the Canadian boarder you could just buy it from Canada, or you can use a reshipping service and the BMW Canada online shop. Quote:
But yeah it is unfortunate they keep messing up such a simple job.
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In regards to oil mix ups, technicians should look at ista and follow it more carefully. There literally is no excuse for a mistake unless they decide to go from memory.
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was anyone able to test the different oils to see what was added/removed? if every car in the US is filled with XJ fluid, there would be a lot of problems by now if it were not up to spec right?
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Overall IMO if you can get MSP/A that is the way to go, if not then use SAF-XJ, and make sure your dealer did not do a colossal mess up and fill with SAF-XJ + FM or even worse SAF-XO (for open diff cars).
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