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jlm · Oct 23rd, 2002, 02:46 PM

anyone done this for the S 6 speed?

forum search found nothing.

jlm · Oct 25th, 2002, 06:44 AM

bump?

sbuppert · Oct 29th, 2002, 03:12 PM

My S was shifting a little more stiffly than I thought it should, so I changed the transaxle lubricant......and it was a wise move as the level of lubricant was only just over half of what it is supposed to be. it was underfilled by almost 3/4 of a quart. the drain plug and fill hole are readily accessible from under the car and the whole process only took about 15 minutes.

ezrally · Oct 29th, 2002, 04:29 PM

How much did it take about/what brand & weight did you put in?

sbuppert · Oct 29th, 2002, 05:12 PM

It took about 63 oz. or just under 2 qts. to fill it and I used Redline MT-90.......and the ease of shifting has improved.....it is less notchy......MT-90 is the recommended weight for the 6 speed Audi TT which also uses a Getrag transaxle......the Redline is expensive at $8 per quart......but, is recommended as the best available.........I also use it in the transmission and differential of my Chrysler Conquest TSI and the shifting is better and the car is definitely, though only slightly, faster......

ezrally · Oct 29th, 2002, 05:39 PM

Yep, Redline does work good in Mitsu cars (Galant VR4 here

)
Wonder why your S was low...hope they all aren't.

jlm · Oct 31st, 2002, 01:13 PM

yep, 15 minutes. takes an 8mm hex key and a funnel with about a 2' long 1/2" hose to re-fill. that is a very cute little trans and axle.

mine had about 1.5 qts in it and took just under 2 qts to re-fill with the Redline MT 90.

ezrally · Oct 31st, 2002, 01:57 PM

Hmmm, another low one...

Bibendum · Nov 2nd, 2002, 11:05 AM

I've been thinking about this as well because my gerbox is 'notchy.' Got a few questions thiough. Is it written down some where or can you tell me where you found out the what the gearbox lube requiremnts are? Amount? Did you assume you fill to the fill plug level? I like Redline as well, but why not MTL not the 90wt? Are there crush washers on the drain and fill plugs? Torque values?

Many thanks
Bibendum

MoMini · Nov 2nd, 2002, 12:06 PM

From what I've read the MTL was formulated to ease shifting of BMW trans in cold weather. I am not that familiar with Redline products, is their MT90 equivalent to the standard 75W90 weight gear oil? Mobile makes a synthetic version that I was thinking of using...any reason not to? Thanks

sbuppert · Nov 4th, 2002, 12:23 PM

The Redline technical dept advised as to the recommended lubricant for the Audi TT 6 speed Getrag transaxle....as for the other questions, it would make sense to call the tech dept.......the number can be obtained from any Redline dealer....or off the internet.......The Mini owners manual only gives the capacity of the transaxle.....nothing more..

jlm · Nov 4th, 2002, 10:01 PM

i used a set of ramps; you could do it without if you were thin enough to slide under...or figure how to put the front wheels up on a curb to get a few inches more clearance

the drain plug is on the bottom of the diff housing, the fill about 3" higher, you need a 8 mm hex. to refill, i used a funnel with a 1/2" hose and fished it down from the engine compartment stuffing it into the fill opening.

Oct 23rd, 2002, 02:46 PM	#1
jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 1,083 Offline	gearbox/trans-axle oil change anyone done this for the S 6 speed? forum search found nothing. john

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jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 1,083 Offline	bump? john

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ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 663 Offline	How much did it take about/what brand & weight did you put in? Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

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ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 663 Offline	Yep, Redline does work good in Mitsu cars (Galant VR4 here ) Wonder why your S was low...hope they all aren't. Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

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jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 1,083 Offline	yep, 15 minutes. takes an 8mm hex key and a funnel with about a 2' long 1/2" hose to re-fill. that is a very cute little trans and axle. mine had about 1.5 qts in it and took just under 2 qts to re-fill with the Redline MT 90. john Last edited by jlm : Oct 31st, 2002 at 05:50 PM.

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Oct 29th, 2002, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
sbuppert MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: annapolis, md Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 10 Offline	My S was shifting a little more stiffly than I thought it should, so I changed the transaxle lubricant......and it was a wise move as the level of lubricant was only just over half of what it is supposed to be. it was underfilled by almost 3/4 of a quart. the drain plug and fill hole are readily accessible from under the car and the whole process only took about 15 minutes.

Oct 29th, 2002, 05:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
sbuppert MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: annapolis, md Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 10 Offline	It took about 63 oz. or just under 2 qts. to fill it and I used Redline MT-90.......and the ease of shifting has improved.....it is less notchy......MT-90 is the recommended weight for the 6 speed Audi TT which also uses a Getrag transaxle......the Redline is expensive at $8 per quart......but, is recommended as the best available.........I also use it in the transmission and differential of my Chrysler Conquest TSI and the shifting is better and the car is definitely, though only slightly, faster......

Oct 31st, 2002, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 663 Offline	Hmmm, another low one... Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

Nov 2nd, 2002, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bibendum MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Newport News Virgini Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 26 Offline	I've been thinking about this as well because my gerbox is 'notchy.' Got a few questions thiough. Is it written down some where or can you tell me where you found out the what the gearbox lube requiremnts are? Amount? Did you assume you fill to the fill plug level? I like Redline as well, but why not MTL not the 90wt? Are there crush washers on the drain and fill plugs? Torque values? Many thanks Bibendum

Nov 2nd, 2002, 12:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
MoMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 110 Offline	From what I've read the MTL was formulated to ease shifting of BMW trans in cold weather. I am not that familiar with Redline products, is their MT90 equivalent to the standard 75W90 weight gear oil? Mobile makes a synthetic version that I was thinking of using...any reason not to? Thanks

Nov 4th, 2002, 12:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
sbuppert MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: annapolis, md Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 10 Offline	The Redline technical dept advised as to the recommended lubricant for the Audi TT 6 speed Getrag transaxle....as for the other questions, it would make sense to call the tech dept.......the number can be obtained from any Redline dealer....or off the internet.......The Mini owners manual only gives the capacity of the transaxle.....nothing more..

Nov 4th, 2002, 10:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 1,083 Offline	i used a set of ramps; you could do it without if you were thin enough to slide under...or figure how to put the front wheels up on a curb to get a few inches more clearance the drain plug is on the bottom of the diff housing, the fill about 3" higher, you need a 8 mm hex. to refill, i used a funnel with a 1/2" hose and fished it down from the engine compartment stuffing it into the fill opening. john

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