BMW E9x Manual Gearbox & Differential Oil Service Kit – MTF-3

Servicing the manual gearbox and rear differential on a BMW E90, E91, E92 or E93 doesn’t need to be complicated – but with BMW changing transmission oil specifications throughout the E9x production run, it’s easy to order the wrong fluids. This BMW E9x Manual Gearbox & Differential Oil Service Kit removes the guesswork by supplying the correct OEM-spec Ravenol oils for vehicles that require BMW MTF-LT-3.

This kit is suitable for BMW E9x models fitted with a manual transmission specified for MTF-LT-3, covering both petrol and diesel variants. If your gearbox carries the green MTF-LT-3 identification sticker, this is the correct oil combination for a full gearbox and differential service.

Manual Gearbox Oil – BMW MTF-LT-3 Specification

For the gearbox, the kit includes Ravenol MTF-3 75W, a fully synthetic manual transmission fluid developed to meet BMW MTF-LT-3 requirements. This is the correct factory-approved oil used in later E9x manual gearboxes.

The kit supplies 2 litres, allowing for the typical 1.5-litre service fill, with a small surplus remaining – ideal for ensuring a complete and correct refill.

Rear Differential Oil – OEM-Approved Specification

For the rear differential, the kit includes Ravenol VSG 75W-90, a high-performance fully synthetic gear oil carrying the relevant BMW approval for standard open rear differentials. One litre is supplied, which is the correct quantity for a service fill.

Note: This oil is suitable for vehicles with a standard open rear differential only. Vehicles fitted with a factory or aftermarket limited-slip differential (LSD) require a different oil specification.

Why Choose This BMW E9x Gearbox & Diff Service Kit?

This is the same oil combination we use on our own E9x cars because it’s exactly what BMW specifies for MTF-LT-3 applications. There’s no need to decode part numbers, cross-reference forum posts, or second-guess specifications – the correct fluids are supplied in one straightforward kit.

Using OEM-spec oils helps ensure:

• Smooth gear changes
• Proper synchro operation
• Reduced wear in the gearbox and differential
• Long-term drivetrain reliability

Vehicle Compatibility (Manual Transmission, MTF-LT-3 Only)

This kit fits the following BMW E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 models where BMW specifies MTF-LT-3:

Model & Engine

Gearbox Type

Factory Fill

Production Years (Approx.)

318i / 320i / 325i / 330i (N46 / N52)

Getrag 6-speed (GS6-17BG)

MTF-LT-3

Mid-2006 – 2011

318d / 320d (M47)

Getrag 6-speed (GS6-53DZ)

MTF-LT-3

Mid-2006 – 2010

318d / 320d (N47)

Getrag 6-speed (GS6-53DZ)

MTF-LT-3

2007 – 2012

325d / 330d / 335d (M57)

ZF 6-speed (S6-53DZ / GS6-53DZ)

MTF-LT-3

Mid-2006 – 2011

Kit Contents

• Ravenol MTF-3 75W Manual Transmission Oil – 1L × 2
• Ravenol VSG 75W-90 Differential Oil – 1L × 1

Fluid Capacities

• Manual gearbox: approx. 1.5 litres (service fill)
• Rear differential: 1.0 litre

Important Fitment Note

This kit is only suitable for vehicles marked with the BMW MTF-LT-3 gearbox specification, usually identified by a green sticker on the side of the gearbox casing. Earlier vehicles using MTF-LT-2 require a different oil.

If you are unsure which specification your vehicle uses, please check the gearbox label or contact us before ordering.