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Well I found out that SAE 90 is actually what is recommended, which according to my research has a standard minimum viscosity of 13.5 at 100c. The Redline High Temp ATFs min viscosity at 100c is 10. So, its probably just too thin to put in the transfer, regardless of whether its GL4 or not...

GL-4, GL-5 is a protection rating, not a viscosity spec. I know of no ATF that qualifies as a GL-4 gear lube, because it does NOT have the level of AW protection needed to meet the GL-4 protection level. What is "AW" protection? But Redline's website says their high temp ATF does meet the GL4...

Originally Posted By: MolaKule Originally Posted By: StuDawg Its an 88 Land Cruiser FJ62, auto tranny with split t-case. I think the seal between the two may be going and I have heard that you can put ATF in the t-case so if fluid travels across, there is no harm done to the transmission. T-case...

Originally Posted By: Donald Why not fix the seals? My Jeep TC calls for ATF. But thats only a Jeep not a Land Cruiser. Great question, but I guess the answer would be time and money! And the guys at the cruiser forum would love that next statement!

Originally Posted By: andyd I would make sure that the fluids are mixing before doing anything. I also advise to find a forum for old land cruisers to put this question to. That is how I keep my 26 yr old BMWs going. Excellent advice, thanks. Im definitely on the cruiser forums, and there are...

Its an 88 Land Cruiser FJ62, auto tranny with split t-case. I think the seal between the two may be going and I have heard that you can put ATF in the t-case so if fluid travels across, there is no harm done to the transmission. T-case calls for GL4 75w-90. Maybe GL4 compatible ATF? Looking for...

So I called Shell earlier this week. Spoke to a rep who said he was a chemist by trade. He said he couldnt recommend the T6 for my 03 BMW, for the 88, yes but not for the 03. He said it had never been tested against LL01 and didnt think it would happen anytime soon. (I am really curious though...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: StuDawg Originally Posted By: OVERKILL Anyways, my point is that I don't think the BMW 5w-30 is a bad oil. But I don't think it is necessarily a great oil either. There are better choices like M1 0w-40, PU 5w-40....etc that carry the BMW...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: StuDawg Im just looking for a good reason NOT to run the T6, one that is substantiated with facts and hard numbers. So far, nobody has been able to provide that. And I'm afraid you will not find it. T6 hasn't been run against the battery...

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL Anyways, my point is that I don't think the BMW 5w-30 is a bad oil. But I don't think it is necessarily a great oil either. There are better choices like M1 0w-40, PU 5w-40....etc that carry the BMW endorsement. As I stated earlier, those oils no longer carry...

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL Originally Posted By: StuDawg Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Agreed. First and foremost, give the engines what they need, not what will make your life easier. This is what Im trying to get to. I havent seen anything to make me think that what will make my...

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL Originally Posted By: StuDawg Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: StuDawg Can we not compare an SL or SM or SN oil to an LL01 oil? And then considering T6 is SM rated, makes some conclusions from that? Didn't OVERKILL already do this for you...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Agreed. First and foremost, give the engines what they need, not what will make your life easier. This is what Im trying to get to. I havent seen anything to make me think that what will make my life easier and what my engine needs are NOT the same thing...

Originally Posted By: KenO OP's question, however, wasn't whats best - it was if he can run 1 lube for all 3 applications, and yes, yes he can. And I didn't state anything about any lubricant being a BETTER choice. However, 'better choice' doens't answer OP's question. Is T6 safe to use in...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: StuDawg Can we not compare an SL or SM or SN oil to an LL01 oil? And then considering T6 is SM rated, makes some conclusions from that? Didn't OVERKILL already do this for you above? API SL/SM/SN are fairly weak specs compared to most...

-T6 isnt really a "diesel" oil, is it? It is considered a HD oil, rated for both diesel and gas engines. -What are the extra requirements it takes to make an oil meet LL01? Can we not compare an SL or SM or SN oil to an LL01 oil? And then considering T6 is SM rated, makes some conclusions from...

I think you're right, after all, it is coming from someone who has a European wagon, a 3 series BMW, and a 3/4 ton truck, exactly like my fleet!

Originally Posted By: KenO Didn't you already make this thread once? Yes, T6 will run great in both of those applications. Yeah but I started it in the HDEO section, as mentioned, sorry for the redundancy, just trying to be thorough. I keep getting mixed messages.

T6 meets those HTHS and SA numbers and is SM rated. SL is what was current in 03, are there any specs of LL01 that T6 does NOT meet?

Thx brandini; BMW calls for LL01 in the 03, but from what ive gathered, LL01 really just pertains to how long it will last. T6 isnt LL01 which is why I will test it in-between changes to see how long to run it. As far as HTHS, are you saying that BMW might give a recommended minimum number, and...