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    03 330Ci Convertible manual transmission fluid

    Just purchased this vehicle (45kmiles), 5 speed tranny, I want to change transmission fluid. I can get MTF LT-2 for $30-$40/liter or there is Febi Bilstein 40580 for $12. Is Febi Bilstein OK? Or spend the extra for OEM? or Redline? what kind of redline is good? Thanks in advance

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    This side doesn't get much traffic as the E-46 forum, so you many not get many reply's.

    Oil is like voodoo magic, everybody has an opinion. If you want to stick with the OE fluid, then get the LT-2, which I have used in both of my E-46's. I have recommended to people to use the Redline MTL, if they are on a budget. IMO Febi/Bilstein should just stick with shocks.
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