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10-16-2010, 07:17 AM | #45 |
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How many miles do you have? That may be too long of a drain interval since there is oil left behind in the torque converter. If you are going to go that route you should see how much BMW will charge to flush the system OR bring your oil to a good transmission place that only service transmissions and let them do the flush.
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10-16-2010, 09:38 AM | #46 | |
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10-16-2010, 01:22 PM | #47 |
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The SA at my local bmw dealer told me at 100k they recommend the transmission fluid to be changed (even though the pan states lifetime). If the dealer you go to doesn't want to do it, just try a different dealer.
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10-17-2010, 12:05 PM | #49 |
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INDY for the win!
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10-19-2010, 07:16 PM | #50 |
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Just got a call back from the local dealership service advisor. They recommend that I not change the transmission oil. Of course they mention the lifetime fluid per BMW spec. He mentioned that another customer tried changing the oil himself and the customer ended up bringing the car in with transmission issue. I will try to talk to the service advisor tomorrow because he left me with a voice message. I'm having second thoughts about changing the oil now.
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10-19-2010, 08:15 PM | #51 | |
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10-22-2010, 10:17 AM | #52 | |
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10-22-2010, 09:56 PM | #53 |
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Thanks, this is good stuff. I will share this with my SA.
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11-12-2010, 03:42 PM | #54 | |
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side note: with all the debate of whether or not to change the transmission fluid. (I personally i feel it's unsafe, especially if there are real-world stories of transmissions slipping after a flush) *Why not drain and fill only 1 quart of oil every other oil change.* (to put your mind at rest, especially if your only concern is that the original oil loses its effectiveness over time). |
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11-12-2010, 08:07 PM | #55 | |
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2) This DIY is only here to help people out, if anyone feels uncomfortable DON'T DO IT. Keep in mind, this is at your own risk. 3) If you drain it, might as well drain it all the way; doesn't make sense to drain out only a quart at a time.
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12-12-2010, 01:08 AM | #56 |
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ATF Auto Transmission Fluid (1 Liter) Equivalent to: Shell M-1375.4
price is $18-19.00 per liter. This vehicle calls for a Shell M1375.4 ATF which is a lower viscosity fluid than Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF. Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF may be used in your vehicle but the fuel economy will be slightly decreased versus the lower viscosity fluid. Castrol Consumer Relations Integrated filter from RM European for Pan/filter kit is $176.00 See attached ZF trans info recommends fluid change if hard driving conditions. See attached Castrol info sheet as it relates to Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF and Shell M1375.4 Last edited by bdintally; 12-12-2010 at 01:34 AM.. |
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12-15-2010, 08:43 AM | #57 | |
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12-15-2010, 04:02 PM | #58 |
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Getting mine changed out as we speak. It was on my list of things to do, I am at 70k mi on original fluid/filter. Well after running over a metal bar on the interstate, I broke a hole in the tranny pan. Indy shop is replacing the fluid and filter/pan. At least I didn't break something that I wasn't planning on replacing. Parts and 2hrs of labor+tax will be about 700 bucks. They are using ATF that is 30 dollars a quart (gotta be OEM AFT at that price). Still better than the local dealer. I hope I can feel a difference driving.
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12-18-2010, 02:01 AM | #59 |
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major discovery
http://www.thectsc.com/
They sell: - genuine ZF Lifeguard6, aka OE BMW fill, Oil No. 8322 0142516. $17 bucks - a kit w/ filter (new oil pan) and 6 ltrs of Lifeguard6, $218 ZF Documented procedures: http://www.thectsc.com/index.php?p=p...e_id=tech_info our tranny, steptronic rear wheel drive = 6HP19 thank me later |
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12-18-2010, 03:20 PM | #60 | |
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EDIT: After reading this discussion http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363648 I think I am sticking with my Castrol Multi-vehicle ATF that I used for this DIY.
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If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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12-20-2010, 03:02 PM | #62 | |
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If you had the choice of Castrol Import Multi-vehicle (which is the oil that I used in this DIY), Lifeguard, or Mercon SP, wouldn't you use the Castrol oil over the other two? Note: In that same thread you stated, "The only multi spec ATF I mentioned was castrol's. Its just fine in our transmission. I love its KV 100C of 8! Not bad for mineral oil based stuff! Won't hurt our trans, and its bound to have better thermal stability that LG6."
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If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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12-23-2010, 10:11 PM | #63 |
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Just had this job done at the dealership yesterday. The total came out to $319. They used about 3 liters of the fluid and replaced the transmission plug. My car has about 109K miles. I plan on doing this again at 200K mile.
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12-24-2010, 12:34 AM | #64 |
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Something doesn't sound right. Your transmission contains more than 3 liters of fluid. It sounds like they just drained and filled (and not flushed) which is fine if you plan on changing the fluid more frequently. Not ok if you plan on changing the fluid in another 100,000 miles.
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01-21-2011, 01:10 PM | #65 |
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Also curious, since the fluid is supposed to be changed at 100k miles per BMW's maintenance requirements, would that be something covered under the BMW maintenance plan?
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02-03-2011, 10:35 AM | #66 |
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Just show them the booklet and you should be covered.
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