Where to purchase Diff Oil

Khantouch · 07-07-2014, 08:51 PM

Hi All
Had the CSL on the ramp for a check over after finally getting it back from BMW after a year and a half (long story more of that later) and noticed oil weeping from the diff seal from the front. Thought why on earth did they not tell me whilst they had the car especially as they had worked around this area??
Anyway decided would get all 3 seals for the diff and replace them in one go along with the oil. Only problem is no dealers seem to have this oil as they claim it's only available in a barrel and there is not enough demand. Contacted Opie Oils and wasn't convinced they could supply the correct oil. Munich Legends have kindly offered to sell me a couple of litres from their drum but just wanted to ask if anyone has any other contacts locally to me as I'm based in Heathrow.
Any information is appreciated

Many Thanks

Kamran

JMP · 23-07-2014, 03:15 PM

The diff oil is: Castrol SAF-XJ 75W140 including Friction modifier.
You can indeed order at your BMW dealer.
Part number: 83 22 2 282 583
It will come as 3x0.5L, not as barrel, whatever they told you...
Best.
Jean-Marc

adem.csl · 23-07-2014, 11:13 PM

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I use this from opie oils and a red line friction modifier break in aditive

adem.csl · 23-07-2014, 11:15 PM

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1 bottle of this you only need a third of this with about a bottle and a half of the oil.works out half the price of the bmw oil inc p&p

J2LTB · 25-07-2014, 12:19 AM

I can second that Adem . I used castrol diff oil and half a bottle of redline FM. Works great and quietened the diff to nothing.

adem.csl · 25-07-2014, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by J2LTB

I can second that Adem . I used castrol diff oil and half a bottle of redline FM. Works great and quietened the diff to nothing.

Lol i went on your trials mine works super now!!

J2LTB · 26-07-2014, 02:13 AM

Glad I could repay the technical favour mate

Khantouch · 22-08-2014, 11:44 PM

Thanks for the heads up gents, I need to visit this thread more often. Managed to obtain the fluid from a dealer and replace it and seems to have rectified the issue.

07-07-2014, 08:51 PM	#1
Khantouch Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 25 Casino cash: $944	Where to purchase Diff Oil Hi All Had the CSL on the ramp for a check over after finally getting it back from BMW after a year and a half (long story more of that later) and noticed oil weeping from the diff seal from the front. Thought why on earth did they not tell me whilst they had the car especially as they had worked around this area?? Anyway decided would get all 3 seals for the diff and replace them in one go along with the oil. Only problem is no dealers seem to have this oil as they claim it's only available in a barrel and there is not enough demand. Contacted Opie Oils and wasn't convinced they could supply the correct oil. Munich Legends have kindly offered to sell me a couple of litres from their drum but just wanted to ask if anyone has any other contacts locally to me as I'm based in Heathrow. Any information is appreciated Many Thanks Kamran

23-07-2014, 11:13 PM	#3
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	image.jpg I use this from opie oils and a red line friction modifier break in aditive __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

23-07-2014, 11:15 PM	#4
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	image.jpg 1 bottle of this you only need a third of this with about a bottle and a half of the oil.works out half the price of the bmw oil inc p&p __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

25-07-2014, 12:19 AM	#5
J2LTB S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 407 Casino cash: $5472	I can second that Adem . I used castrol diff oil and half a bottle of redline FM. Works great and quietened the diff to nothing. __________________ Previously owned CSL No:16 😞

26-07-2014, 02:13 AM	#7
J2LTB S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 407 Casino cash: $5472	Glad I could repay the technical favour mate __________________ Previously owned CSL No:16 😞

23-07-2014, 03:15 PM	#2
JMP Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: France Posts: 7 Casino cash: $306	The diff oil is: Castrol SAF-XJ 75W140 including Friction modifier. You can indeed order at your BMW dealer. Part number: 83 22 2 282 583 It will come as 3x0.5L, not as barrel, whatever they told you... Best. Jean-Marc

22-08-2014, 11:44 PM	#8
Khantouch Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 25 Casino cash: $944	Thanks for the heads up gents, I need to visit this thread more often. Managed to obtain the fluid from a dealer and replace it and seems to have rectified the issue.