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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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I have my Mann engine oil filter and Castrol Edge ready to go and think I may go with Fords Mercon SP trans fluid via the discussions here. What is the consensus on the best diff oil to use? I just turned 89K miles, I do not hot rod or abuse my car and would like to have all three done at the same time, thoughts and opinions on the best oil that is available at a local retailer?
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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Any high quality synthetic 75W-90 fluid will work. I used Redline in all of my E30s, and plan on using the same in the E60.
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by KyleB
Any high quality synthetic 75W-90 fluid will work. I used Redline in all of my E30s, and plan on using the same in the E60.
I used the exact same in my Miata, thanks.


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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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RedLine or Mobil1 Gear Oil.
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by txag_530i
RedLine or Mobil1 Gear Oil.


Thanks and I think I will go with 'Red Line' again. I started using www.hyperfuels.com a few years back simply because they are barely ten minutes from the house.
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