Transmission and Differential Fluid for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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Keeping drivetrain fluids fresh and in proper service is paramount to maintaining your BMW properly. Typical service intervals range anywhere from 60-100k miles.
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T#:391319
Part#: LM20042
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Interval oil changes are often recommended for differentials to ensure long-term reliability and maximum wear prevention. Fresh oil will prevent excess wear and gear damage, maintaining smoother operation.

Check your owner's manual to determine when it is best to flush your differential and what type and weight fluid to use when re-filling your system.�

This 75w140 weight oil's multi-viscosity are perfect for ensuring protection in all climates and its synthetic composition allows for smoother operation even under the most demanding conditions.

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API GL5
LIQUI MOLY RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT FOR VEHICLES THAT NEEDS TO COMPLY THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:

BMW Hinterachsgetriebe�l
Ford WSL-M2C 192A
Scania STO 1:0
VME
ZF TE-ML 05D
ZF TE-ML 12D
ZF TE-ML 16G
ZF TE-ML 21D
Liqui-Moly is a German chemical company that offers top of the line engine oils, additives, and car care products that are designed to extend the life of your engine and ensure the best lubrication and cleanliness off engine and transmission components possible. With more than 50 years of experience and reviews across the world from magazines and race teams, Liqui-Moly proves time and time again why they are one of the most innovative lead forces of performance automotive chemicals in the world.

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1 Liter Fully Synthetic Gear Oil 75w90
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T#:597546
Part#: 22090
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Maintain the longevity of your BMW's manual transmission and differential by incorporating this fully synthetic 75w90 weight gear oil into your maintenance routine. Flushing and replacing fluids at specified intervals, as per your owner's manual, is crucial to prevent costly issues in the future. Explore the benefits of this gear oil:

  • Specifically designed for BMW manual transmissions.
  • Fully synthetic hypoid gear oil for high performance.
  • Excellent protection in diverse weather conditions.
  • Maximum wear protection and precise functionality.
  • Enables longer oil change intervals.

Meets Specifications:

  • API GL4, GL5, MT-1
  • MIL-PRF 2105 E
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T#:361158
Part#: 01512
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Royal Purple® Synchromax® is recommended for manual transmissions that specify an automatic transmission fluid or other light-viscosity oil. It is also ideal for transfer cases and 2-cycle motorcycle gearboxes that specify light viscosity lubricants. Synchromax is formulated with Royal Purple’s synthetic, proprietary Synerlec additive technology, offering improved shift quality over a wide temperature range and reduced gear noise. Synchromax is fully compatible with all types of friction materials and offers excellent corrosion and oxidation protection without affecting the soft metals commonly found in manual transmission synchronizers.
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T#:360474
Part#: G 052 162 A2
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Can be used in most ZF automatic transmissions. Meets G052162A2, Esso LT 71141, Shell LA2634, Texaco ETL 7045.

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T#:395258
Part#: 83220309031KT2
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Pentosin FFL-4 manual transmission fluid (OEM equivalent to the BMW MTF LT2 oil). This fluids meet BMW specifications and is made in Germany.  Product data sheet 
This is the replacement fluid for the 75w80 MTF2 fluid previously used in BMW's 
This item fits the following BMWs:
1999-2005  E46 BMW  323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3
1997-2003  E39 BMW  530i 540i M5
1997-2002  Z3 BMW  Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i
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T#:45963154
Part#: 1058110
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Transmission fluid is responsible for both cooling and lubricating sensitive transmission components. Over time, this fluid becomes contaminated by particulate from clutch and gear components wearing down. This contamination reduces the fluid's ability to act as a lubricant, eventually leading to increased wear and tear within the transmission. To prevent excess wear and keep your transmission in top shape, the fluid and filter should be replaced regularly. As per ZF's recommendations, we suggest performing a full service on your 8HP automatic transmission every 50,000 miles. If your vehicle has been modified to produce more power than stock or if it is regularly track-driven, we recommend shorter 30,000-mile service intervals. This will ensure your transmission's fluid is free from contamination, which will help extend the life of internal transmission components, such as clutch packs and solenoids.
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SMG Hydraulic Unit Fluid - CHF 11S - E46 E6X
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T#:369178
Part#: CHF11S
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Opt for the specified synthetic fluid recommended by BMW for the hydraulic unit in your SMG transmission. As outlined in the BMW technical article from May 2008, this fluid meets the required specifications for optimal performance.

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T#:369661
Part#: 01300
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Max Gear is a high-performance automotive gear oil designed to provide maximum protection to heavily loaded gears while increasing power throughput through the drive train. Max Gear virtually eliminates both gear and bearing wear—even under severe squeeze film conditions caused by extremely high loads, sudden shock loads, or low RPMs. Slippery, synthetic molecules not only reduce wear and friction but significantly increase Max Gear’s cold weather fluidity and lubricity, making it the ideal choice for vehicles operating in cold climates. Gears run smoother, quieter, cooler, and longer without overhauls. It is non-corrosive to both ferrous and nonferrous metals.
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T#:44122905
Part#: 22036
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Top Tec MTF 5300 - 70W-75W - 1 Liter
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Part#: 22274
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State-of-the-art, low-viscosity transmission fluid made with fully synthetic base oils. Provides potential fuel savings and maximum wear protection thanks to the excellent shear stability and low friction provided. Maximized shift performance in all operating conditions as a result of outstanding viscosity/temperature properties. Used especially for manual and automated manual transmissions (DSG). Recommended particularly for use in vehicles from Audi, Seat, škoda and Volkswagen. Properties excellent viscosity/temperature properties outstanding shifting comfort under all operating conditions excellent synchronous behavior excellent wear resistance excellent shear stability guarantees low fuel consumption outstanding resistance to oxidation outstanding corrosion protection Approvals API GL4 LIQUI MOLY recommends this product for vehicles with the following specifications VW G 052 171 VW G 052 527 Product Information PDF: https://pim.liqui-moly.de/pdf/en_US/liqui/12/P004824
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T#:394669
Part#: 20010
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Interval transmission fluid changes are often recommended for manual transmissions to ensure long-term reliability and maximum wear prevention. Fresh fluid will prevent small amounts of metallic build up from preventing fluid flow and clogging filters and narrow channels.
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T#:394667
Part#: 20012
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Liqui Moly is an official sponsor of Turner Motorsport. We work closely with Liqui Moly to ensure your BMW is receiving optimal lubrication! Select your vehicle to make sure you are viewing the best Liqui Moly options for your application.
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Part#: 20032
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For modern automatic transmissions, hybrid transaxle systems, and electric drive differentials where an ATF fluid meeting current product specifications is required. Fully synthetic leading-edge, high-performance automatic transmission fluid. Developed to meet the severe requirements of modern multi-speed transmissions designed with 6 or more gears. The use of modern additive technology provides ultimate protection, longer fluid life, and stability combined with ideal shift quality under all operating conditions. Properties: excellent viscosity/temperature properties prevents foam formation enables a multifaceted range of applications outstanding friction characteristics high resistance to aging very good low-temperature properties excellent corrosion protection high wear resistance outstanding resistance to oxidation
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T#:46134785
Part#: 1058111
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Pentosin ATF9 is specially developed with reduced viscosity to optimize the performance of the latest generation 8 and 9-speed ZF automatic transmissions. Pentosin ATF 9 has been developed to deliver outstanding friction control to ensure excellent shifting performance.
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T#:56291001
Part#: 22080
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T#:46134786
Part#: 1058211
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Pentosin ATF9 is specially developed with reduced viscosity to optimize the performance of the latest generation 8 and 9-speed ZF automatic transmissions. Pentosin ATF 9 has been developed to deliver outstanding friction control to ensure excellent shifting performance.
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