gear oil change -- 1985 535i 180k miles (archive)

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gear oil change -- 1985 535i 180k miles (archive)

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Posted by fredl on September 01, 2001 at 13:59:39:

(posted from: ts3-19.eden.spacestar.net (206.191.206.126))

I am trying to change the gear oil but I can't get the filler plug out. It seems to be locked in. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am very greatful to the people here who advised me to try to open the filler before draining. Also, (assuming I can get it open) is it better to use mobil 1 synthetic or ATF. The reason I am changing the oil is it getting quite difficult to shift.

S-K tools, 17mm socket, 1/2" drive Shawn 09:02 9/02/2001 (0)
17mm allen wrench + cheater bar (more) Mike C. 87 535is 07:42 9/02/2001 (0)
the right tool makes it easy Bob Sutterfield 07:39 9/02/2001 (0)
Just did mine and had the same problem... 85 Dave 16:14 9/01/2001 (0)
Use Redline MTL.. Good results in my two E28's! JeffreyOlson 15:13 9/01/2001 (5)
- Re: Use Redline MTL.. Good results in my two E28' fredl 21:04 9/01/2001 (4)
  - Re: Use Redline MTL.. Good results in my two E28' rexc 22:56 9/01/2001 (3)
    - Not if is tight Mike W. 00:37 9/02/2001 (1)
      - Re: Not if is tight rexc 08:51 9/02/2001 (0)
    - Re: Use Redline MTL.. Good results in my two E28' fredl 23:53 9/01/2001 (0)

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