A/T - M Double Clutch Transmission Fluid Requirements
SI B28 01 08M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic
June 2009
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B28 01 08 dated May 2008.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic Fluid Requirements
MODEL
[NEW] E90, E92 and E93 M3
INFORMATION
The M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic (option code 2MK) requires a special lubricant called BMW DCTF-1 Pentosin. This fluid is specific to the double-clutch transmission and should not be substituted. Substituting this fluid will cause significant damage to the internal clutches of the transmission assembly, requiring replacement of the transmission.
This BMW DCTF-1 Pentosin fluid does not require regular service maintenance. It is an extended life type of fluid and should not be replaced. The proper fluid can be obtained using part number 83 22 0 440 214 (1 liter container) or 83 22 2 147 477 (20 liter container). The vehicle requires approximately 9 liters of fluid.
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