E46 m3 manual transmission fluid diy

 · The manual transmission of the E36 takes automatic transmission fluid, not gear oil. You should do some more homework before you put in 75w If the manual of the E46 is the same as that of the E36, then the oil you are thinking of User Interaction Count:  · E I'm looking to change the transmission fluid in my i manual. The problem is, I don't want to put the car on jackstands. I would prefer to do this with the front of the car raised on ramps (I'll be changing the engine oil at the same time). Now I realize you're supposed to have the car completely level when putting in the new fluid User Interaction Count: A BMW M3 (E46). 20 - 30 minutes of free time. Note: You should warm up the transmission fluid before draining it. Drive the car around enough to warm things up (don't just let it sit and idle). Royal Purple SyncroMax: Step 2: Getting Started Under the Car. Two of the plastic shields have to be removed in order to gain access to the transmission.

Step 8: Remove the rear main seal. The rear main seal is held in with a plate bolted to the back of the engine. Remove the two largest bolts with a 13mm socket and remove the remaining six bolts with a 10mm socket. Above the 13mm bolt holes are two ears that can be pried against to pop the plate off the engine block. This is a special fluid unique to M models such as the E46 M3, E90 E92 E93 M3, and F80 M3 / F82 M4. Make sure you use the correct fluid your LSD. Sold in a mL bottle for topping off or filling up. This item fits the following BMWs: E46 BMW M3. E90 BMW M3 - Sedan. E92 BMW M3 - Coupe. E46 M3 () DIY; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Here is my E46 M3 Inspection I DIY guide. Inspection I and II should alternate every 15, miles. For example, say your car has 0 miles on the odometer, Inspection I is due at 15, miles then Inspection II at 30, miles. E I'm looking to change the transmission fluid in my i manual. The problem is, I don't want to put the car on jackstands. I would prefer to do this with the front of the car raised on ramps (I'll be changing the engine oil at the same time). Now I realize you're supposed to have the car completely level when putting in the new fluid. Home Forums Model Discussions M Series M3 E46 M3 () Lets make a DIY guide for e46m3 Rear Diff fluid change Discussion in ' E46 M3 () ' started by astappen, .