
Red Line 75W85 GL-5 Differential Fluid (BMW)
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Fits: stock open differentials in RWD and xDrive BMWs, for example the 340i, M240i and 540i. Also fits front and rear diffs on xDrive cars.
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- 30-day returns on unused parts
- Ships from our Dallas shop
More power means more heat and load on the differential. Red Line's 75W85 is a fully synthetic gear oil that runs cooler and protects better than the factory fill, especially on cars that see launches and track days.
Why it's better
- Base: polyol-ester synthetic that holds up under extreme load.
- Lower temperatures: friction modifiers reduce sliding friction in the hypoid gears.
- Viscosity: a high viscosity index keeps it steady from cold to hot, and it resists shear and oxidation.
- Spec: exceeds API GL-5.
Meets or exceeds these BMW specs
- Part numbers: 83 12 0 445 838 · 83 22 2 295 532 · 83 22 2 413 511 · 83 22 2 413 512 · 83 22 2 447 362
- Fluids: Castrol BOT 448 · BMW Hypoid Axle Oil G1, G2, G3, G4
stock open differentials in RWD and xDrive BMWs, for example the 340i, M240i and 540i. Also fits front and rear diffs on xDrive cars.
| Model | Chassis | Years | Engine | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M140i | F20/F21 | 2016–2019 | Gen 1 B58 | |
| M240i | F22/F23 | 2016–2021 | Gen 1 B58 | |
| 340i | F30/F31/F34 | 2016–2019 | Gen 1 B58 | |
| 440i | F32/F33/F36 | 2017–2020 | Gen 1 B58 | |
| 540i | G30/G31 | 2017–2019 | Gen 1 B58 | |
| 740i | G11/G12 | 2016–2019 | Gen 1 B58 | |
| X3 M40i | G01 | 2018–2019 | Gen 1 B58 | |
| X4 M40i | G02 | 2019 | Gen 1 B58 | |
| 640i GT | G32 | 2018–2019 | Gen 1 B58 | |
| M340i | G20/G21 | 2019–2024 | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| M440i | G22/G23/G26 | 2021–2024 | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| M240i | G42 | 2022–2024 | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| Z4 M40i | G29 | 2019+ | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| GR Supra 3.0 | A90/A91 | 2020+ | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| 540i | G30/G31 | 2020–2023 | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| 740i | G11/G12 | 2020–2022 | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| X3 M40i | G01 | 2020+ | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| X4 M40i | G02 | 2020+ | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| X5 xDrive40i | G05 | 2019–2023 | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| X6 xDrive40i | G06 | 2020–2023 | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| X7 xDrive40i | G07 | 2019–2022 | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| 840i | G14/G15/G16 | 2019+ | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| INEOS Grenadier | Station Wagon/Quartermaster | 2023+ | Gen 2 B58 (TU) | |
| M340i | G20/G21 | 2025+ | Gen 3 B58 (48V) | |
| M440i | G22/G23/G26 | 2025+ | Gen 3 B58 (48V) | |
| M240i | G42 | 2025+ | Gen 3 B58 (48V) |
Not sure? Email sales@b58racing.com with your VIN.
- Ships from Dallas in 1–2 business days.
- Shipping is charged at the carrier's rate, shown at checkout. Orders over 70 lb ship by freight for a flat $99.
- Unused parts can be returned within 30 days. Some items are marked no-refund in their description.
Full details are on our shipping and returns page.
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