Automatic Transmission Service Video DIY

ECSTuning · 03-07-2012, 03:20 PM

The automatic transmission on most BMWs is said to have lifetime fluid... we here at ECS as well as many transmission manufactures recommend service every 30k miles.

Over the life of a vehicle, the transmission can often be overlooked when performing routine maintenance. If left unserviced, the automatic transmission fluid will break down, causing the valve body and filter to become contaminated with deposits and sludge. This will lead to poor shifting, slipping, and ultimately transmission failure.

Below is a DIY video explaining the Automatic Transmission Service process

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kfrazie1 · 03-10-2012, 10:24 AM

Good tutorial. Any advice on how to do this safely without a lift?

ECSTuning · 03-12-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kfrazie1

Good tutorial. Any advice on how to do this safely without a lift?

Without a lift it's still doable, just bit tuffer. I would put the car on 4 jack stands to properly level the pan as well as safely raise the car.

janepaul · 03-13-2012, 11:57 PM

nice one...thanks for posting the video..

ECSTuning · 04-09-2012, 01:10 PM

Hey guys! We've put together a pdf to help anyone out who's looking to service their transmission. Now remember this is a write up for the E39 525i but the process is very similar on other cars, this makes for a great guide!

HERE is a link to the pdf

sammy_0559 · 04-09-2012, 09:09 PM

Great job ECS!

This is very deitailed

and should help too, studying both of these tutorials anyone should be in good shape for transmission service!
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538296

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ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 814 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	Automatic Transmission Service Video DIY The automatic transmission on most BMWs is said to have lifetime fluid... we here at ECS as well as many transmission manufactures recommend service every 30k miles. Over the life of a vehicle, the transmission can often be overlooked when performing routine maintenance. If left unserviced, the automatic transmission fluid will break down, causing the valve body and filter to become contaminated with deposits and sludge. This will lead to poor shifting, slipping, and ultimately transmission failure. Below is a DIY video explaining the Automatic Transmission Service process LINK to video Embedded Video Protect your transmission. Last edited by ECSTuning; 03-07-2012 at 04:24 PM..
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kfrazie1 Lieutenant 64 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	Good tutorial. Any advice on how to do this safely without a lift? __________________ Montego Blue E90 335i 7" VRSF IC \| OFT Tune \| DCI \| RB PCV \| Secondary CAT Delete & CYBA 3.75" Tips \| M3 Front \| Mtech Rear \| CSL Trunk \| 219M \| KW V1 \| AA CP
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janepaul Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: bmw 3 series Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	nice one...thanks for posting the video..
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04-09-2012, 01:10 PM	#5
ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 814 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	Hey guys! We've put together a pdf to help anyone out who's looking to service their transmission. Now remember this is a write up for the E39 525i but the process is very similar on other cars, this makes for a great guide! HERE is a link to the pdf
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04-09-2012, 09:09 PM	#6
sammy_0559 Lieutenant Colonel 202 Rep 1,950 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FortWorth, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [3.66]	Great job ECS! This is very deitailed and should help too, studying both of these tutorials anyone should be in good shape for transmission service! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538296
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