Stupid Final Drive Oil Change Question

BMW Kurt · 05-05-2013, 01:06 PM

So last year my 2006 GS final drive went south and was replaced by San Jose BMW. San Diego BMW did the 600 mile oil change in it and I am now back home and need to change the oil myself.

On the original '06 I had to drop the final drive and drain the oil. The new improved final drive has a drain plug. To put the oil in the '06 I had to squirt the oil in the speedo hole and continually turn the hub or the oil would back out.

Question: With the new fill hole do I need to continually turn the hub or can I just squirt all 180ml in and call it good?

See, I told you it was a stupid question!

JimVonBaden · 05-05-2013, 02:13 PM

It is less likely to spill on the newer one, but you should still turn ity a few times. Otherwise the oil tries to come back out.

Jim

BMW Kurt · 05-05-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

It is less likely to spill on the newer one, but you should still turn ity a few times. Otherwise the oil tries to come back out.

Jim

TRJeff · 05-05-2013, 02:50 PM

Fill to spec. Do not overfill. I use BMW spec or Amsoil Severe Gear 75w-140

Callisto224 · 05-05-2013, 06:24 PM

And it still takes forever to fill! On my 2009 GS I probably sat there for 10 minutes filling it just so it wouldn't overflow (which it still did some).

hammick · 05-05-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Callisto224

And it still takes forever to fill! On my 2009 GS I probably sat there for 10 minutes filling it just so it wouldn't overflow (which it still did some).

I put my Sally Beauty supply bottle with 180ml in the microwave for 30 seconds to thin it out. It then squeezes in much easier and quicker.

RidingAgin · 05-05-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hammick

I put my Sally Beauty supply bottle with 180ml in the microwave for 30 seconds to thin it out. It then squeezes in much easier and quicker.

I like the idea of warming it up, maybe putting the Sally Beauty Supply bottle in a hot cup of water. I don't know what the microwaves effect has on the molecules of the gear oil.

Hmmm.

Bushav8r · 05-05-2013, 11:23 PM

I just squirted it in as fast as I could. 2012 model. It sucked it up like a cheap whore.

billdonna · 05-06-2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RidingAgin

I like the idea of warming it up, maybe putting the Sally Beauty Supply bottle in a hot cup of water. I don't know what the microwaves effect has on the molecules of the gear oil.

Hmmm.

Someone out there correct me if I'm wrong.

If one uses the multi-viscosity oil 75W140, as per BMW specs, how does it thin when hot? I thought 75W was the winter weight (ie. cold) and 140 was the hot viscosity?

BMW Kurt · 05-06-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by billdonna

If one uses the multi-viscosity oil 75W140, as per BMW specs, how does it thin when hot? I thought 75W was the winter weight (ie. cold) and 140 was the hot viscosity?

Interesting! I'm using 75W90, as per BMW specs.

JimVonBaden · 05-06-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW Kurt

Interesting! I'm using 75W90, as per BMW specs.

BMW specs are 75W90.

Jim

'05Train · 05-06-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushav8r

I just squirted it in as fast as I could. 2012 model. It sucked it up like a cheap whore.

Same here. No issue at all.

Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.

billdonna · 05-06-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Kurt

Interesting! I'm using 75W90, as per BMW specs.

Frigged if I remember where I heard 75W140. Thanks!

05-05-2013, 01:06 PM	#1
BMW Kurt ^OP Exorbitant Tax Payer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: People's Republic of the United States of America Oddometer: 7,192	Stupid Final Drive Oil Change Question So last year my 2006 GS final drive went south and was replaced by San Jose BMW. San Diego BMW did the 600 mile oil change in it and I am now back home and need to change the oil myself. On the original '06 I had to drop the final drive and drain the oil. The new improved final drive has a drain plug. To put the oil in the '06 I had to squirt the oil in the speedo hole and continually turn the hub or the oil would back out. Question: With the new fill hole do I need to continually turn the hub or can I just squirt all 180ml in and call it good? See, I told you it was a stupid question! __________________ "We blew it." -- Wyatt in Easy Rider My Riding Blog My Travel Blog Kurt Nugent Photography My Adventure Page

05-05-2013, 02:13 PM	#2
JimVonBaden "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,476	It is less likely to spill on the newer one, but you should still turn ity a few times. Otherwise the oil tries to come back out. Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

05-05-2013, 06:24 PM	#5
Callisto224 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Oddometer: 428	And it still takes forever to fill! On my 2009 GS I probably sat there for 10 minutes filling it just so it wouldn't overflow (which it still did some). __________________ *Callisto224* 2009 1200GS

05-05-2013, 11:23 PM	#8
Bushav8r Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Ontario Oddometer: 117	Bukake Princess I just squirted it in as fast as I could. 2012 model. It sucked it up like a cheap whore.

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05-05-2013, 02:50 PM	#4
TRJeff n00b Joined: Feb 2013 Oddometer: 6	Fill to spec. Do not overfill. I use BMW spec or Amsoil Severe Gear 75w-140