engine and drivetrain MM 5 speed.

[schnell 02]

Hi guys, I have a metric mechanic 5 speed in my 02 and I'm in the process of changing the oil. If I remember correctly, Jim Rowe @ MM recommended using basic ATF in the box. I know a lot of ya'll use Redline products, what Redline should I use? 

 

Thanks for the feedback,

 

Rob.

[Ian]

MTL.

[gastephens]

^^ +1

[kbmb02]

2 hours ago, schnell 02 said:

Hi guys, I have a metric mechanic 5 speed in my 02 and I'm in the process of changing the oil. If I remember correctly, Jim Rowe @ MM recommended using basic ATF in the box. I know a lot of ya'll use Redline products, what Redline should I use? 

 

Thanks for the feedback,

 

Rob.

Admittedly, this is not really an answer ... but, why not ask Jim at MM? (meaning, why seek advice here, rather than speak with the person who rebuilt the gearbox?) -KB

Edited June 2, 2016 by kbmb02

[TobyB]

...or D6- it's pretty darned similar to MTL anyway...

 

t

 

[sirius815]

8 hours ago, kbmb02 said:

Admittedly, this is not really an answer ... but, why not ask Jim at MM? (meaning, why seek advice here, rather than speak with the person who rebuilt the gearbox?) -KB

Not to mention talking to Jim is always awesome!  Or talk to Teddy.

Edited June 3, 2016 by sirius815

[schnell 02]

Agreed, Jim is a good guy. I did speak with him years ago about lube choices, his rec was use the cheapest ATF money could buy, apparently it does a better job with the syncro's getting a bite and shifting smoother. While I respect his advice I can't help but feel like it's contrary to everything I've done with this car. I bought his box because it's arguably the best out there...why put the cheapest oil in the best box. I'd hoped to get opinions  from other users, specifically about Redline which I think I'll switch to, leaning toward D6.

 

Thanks again,

 

Rob.

[TobyB]

He's not wrong, tho, if you change it on a regular schedule.

 

If it bugs you, use good atf.  It's all very cheap relative to the cost of the box.

 

t

[M3M3M3]

MTL

I use it in every bmw manual gearbox I own.   Race and street cars. 

 

Except the non-synchro motorcycle gearbox. 

 

Edited June 4, 2016 by mlytle