Tranny Oil - Will it keep 18 months

[misters3]

Since i have no takers for the spare 10litres of FFL4, i thought i might as well keep it.

Now my head tells me that if the oil can survive a lifetime in the BMW M3 DCT gearbox, in all weathers, it should be fine living in the container for 18 months (at most) till i come to changing it again, in my garage.

But not knowing anything about oil life expectancy etc i thought i'd ask just for peace of mind.

Ta in advance for answering what might be another of the R35 owners dumb questions that the R32/33/34 guys love so much

[TAZZMAXX]

The only possible downside is if the oil is in a half full metal container you will be more likely to get moisture in there caused by ambient temperature fluctuations. I'd decant to a smaller (plastic) container(s) with small air space and I think you'll be fine.

And just to give a stupid answer that your were expecting, I think your warranty will still be intact after swapping containers Best do it at night though so no one sees you!!!

[misters3]

Originally Posted by TAZZMAXX

The only possible downside is if the oil is in a half full metal container you will be more likely to get moisture in there caused by ambient temperature fluctuations. I'd decant to a smaller (plastic) container(s) with small air space and I think you'll be fine.

And just to give a stupid answer that your were expecting, I think your warranty will still be intact after swapping containers Best do it at night though so no one sees you!!!

The BMW FFL4 comes in a 20litre plastic container.
Not the £20 metal container that the Nissan oil comes in.

Will see if i can get a 10litre container from somewhere. Good idea. Ta

As for Warranty, i'm about to call Admiral and see how they are about Cobbmatising my car

[enshiu]

Originally Posted by misters3

Since i have no takers for the spare 10litres of FFL4, i thought i might as well keep it.

Now my head tells me that if the oil can survive a lifetime in the BMW M3 DCT gearbox, in all weathers, it should be fine living in the container for 18 months (at most) till i come to changing it again, in my garage.

But not knowing anything about oil life expectancy etc i thought i'd ask just for peace of mind.

Ta in advance for answering what might be another of the R35 owners dumb questions that the R32/33/34 guys love so much

sell it to me I miss 10L of FFL-4 but I live in cardiff (too far)

[Adamantium]

misters, when you call admiral, can you ask them about ecuteching too?

very interested to see what they say to you re the price hike.

[misters3]

Originally Posted by Adamantium

misters, when you call admiral, can you ask them about ecuteching too?

very interested to see what they say to you re the price hike.

£19 for up to 10%
£66 for 11-25%

[sin]

Originally Posted by misters3

£19 for up to 10%
£66 for 11-25%

Be careful, i'm sure ts admiral that will let u replace / upgrade the ecu (chip) but will not cover re-tuning of a chip. Honestly, i know what your thinking. Whats the ****ing difference. I know Zed Ed will be able to shed more light on this.

[misters3]

Originally Posted by sin

Be careful, i'm sure ts admiral that will let u replace / upgrade the ecu (chip) but will not cover re-tuning of a chip. Honestly, i know what your thinking. Whats the ****ing difference. I know Zed Ed will be able to shed more light on this.

My words were"I'm thinking of getting a remap which will give my car more power" but i realise that probably doesn't mean much and it's my responsibility to check the finer details.

Cheers for the heads up. Very much appreciated. I'm all ears

[sin]

Access Port and Insurance

Year old but things may of changed.

[misters3]

Originally Posted by sin

Access Port and Insurance

Year old but things may of changed.

Ta very much for that link.

I will double check with Admiral and post up, once i know what route i'm going down in terms of tune.

[sumo69]

I am with Admiral and have a remap + 15% OEM power on my policy with modified exhaust - they charged me £10 extra.

I had this checked 3 times to make sure and I was told the same every time.

My policy renewed Nov 10 should the rates have changed since??

D

[misters3]

Originally Posted by sumo69

I am with Admiral and have a remap + 15% OEM power on my policy with modified exhaust - they charged me £10 extra.

I had this checked 3 times to make sure and I was told the same every time.

My policy renewed Nov 10 should the rates have changed since??

D

I guess it depends on you what you're paying already, and your risk profile.

Mine is a multicar policy fwiw.

[misters3]

Just spoken to Admiral and yeh he said that it said chipping is allowed but no mention of remapping.

He also said injectors were on a restricted list by the under-writers.

Saying that, 25% power increase, exhaust and intake mods £65 extra.

Really weird if you ask me.

I think i might email them again and check!

[Zed Ed]

Originally Posted by sin

Be careful, i'm sure ts admiral that will let u replace / upgrade the ecu (chip) but will not cover re-tuning of a chip. Honestly, i know what your thinking. Whats the ****ing difference. I know Zed Ed will be able to shed more light on this.

Yep, that is what they told me

I had no confidence in them re mods, so I switched to CCI and picked up track cover for five days, for the same wedge.

Disclosed mods; ECU, zaust and cooler

[charles charlie]

Originally Posted by Zed Ed

Yep, that is what they told me

I had no confidence in them re mods, so I switched to CCI and picked up track cover for five days, for the same wedge.

Disclosed mods; ECU, zaust and cooler

Thought you used SAGA Ed?