Hi,
My mechanic thinks that the whining noise on my 316 auto is from the diff.
He wants to change the oil and add some diff additive to see if that cures the problem.
what oil is used in the diff? 80/90 gear oil / atf ??
NOISY DIFF? WHICH OIL?
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Re: NOISY DIFF? WHICH OIL?
Did u ever check out that website called bmwe21.net? Some useful info there including all factory specs like on this page: http://www.bmwe21.net/?page_id=282
diff oil SAE 90 change quantity 0.95 litres
diff oil SAE 90 change quantity 0.95 litresRegards/groeten, Jeroen
Re: NOISY DIFF? WHICH OIL?
Most likely your pineonbearing is worn out. You can use 75w90.
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Re: NOISY DIFF? WHICH OIL?
dude if it s whining then changing the oil aint gonna eliminate it unless you pack it full of sawdust and even IF!! change the diff its damaged or repair it.... cheaper to change.
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Re: NOISY DIFF? WHICH OIL?
mines noisy. needs to get worse before i'll do anything about it. might change the oil on it at some point.
bung some hypoid 75w90 in it, if that doesnt quieten it down then its knackard.
bung some hypoid 75w90 in it, if that doesnt quieten it down then its knackard.
Jeroen wrote:Bmwe21.net, for all your insurance solutions
