Tranny filter/oil change - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Delta0311 · 11-13-2012, 03:21 PM

Ok so I did pretty much all the maintance I could think of for a 80k mile BMW but I still need to change my rear diff fluid and transmission fluid/filter.
My friend can get me a discount on OEM parts so I would like to go that route. My question is exactly what parts do I need to do a full transmission fluid change?

Delta0311 · 11-14-2012, 10:11 AM

Well Evan Winstead from Tichner BMW heped me out.
If anyone is wondering what parts are need for the GM tranny here they are
24117572618, gasket, 42.48
24117593565, oil filter set, 47.14
83220397114, auto trans fluid, 36.66 2x

mlifxs · 11-14-2012, 12:45 PM

thanks. how much fluid for that price?

Delta0311 · 11-15-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mlifxs

thanks. how much fluid for that price?

it’s 135.2 FL OZ/4 L container (again thanks Evan)

Cristian Cemophora · 11-15-2012, 11:12 AM

Well I'm new to e90post.com but from what I personally experienced, do not drive your car with no transmission fluid, this is how I lost my transmission. The transmission could very well leave in 2 months, or 2 hours.... But if you need to do it, u can save $100 buy just buying a special pump. The reason you need this pump is so no air gets into your transmission.

Delta0311 · 11-15-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by King Cemophora

Well I'm new to e90post.com but from what I personally experienced, do not drive your car with no transmission fluid, this is how I lost my transmission. The transmission could very well leave in 2 months, or 2 hours.... But if you need to do it, u can save $100 buy just buying a special pump. The reason you need this pump is so no air gets into your transmission.

Well yes that's a given. No one in their right mind would drive without any fluid in their tranny. Although in this thread we are talking about swapping out the tranny filter, draining the old, dirty fluid, and then adding fresh fluid. At around 80k miles it is a good idea to have this done.

Cristian Cemophora · 11-15-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

Well yes that's a given. No one in their right mind would drive without any fluid in their tranny. Although in this thread we are talking about swapping out the tranny filter, draining the old, dirty fluid, and then adding fresh fluid. At around 80k miles it is a good idea to have this done.

Question: Is there any way possible that you could check if there is transmission fluid in your tranny? Or if it's low in other cases? My previous car was running with no transmission fluid when I bought it so that's why I'm asking, and sorry I didn't realize the topic we are discussing.

sibhusky · 11-15-2012, 12:42 PM

I recently did this job, mind you that you will need a bit more than a gallon. I had something close to 6-7 quarts that needed to be filled after draining ( i simply measured how much i took out and put back in the same using a pump hose)

The trickiest part is replacing the filter neck gasket. I didnt replace mine as it looked fine and i was having a hard time getting the old one out and didnt want to score the metal.

Delta0311 · 11-15-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by King Cemophora

Question: Is there any way possible that you could check if there is transmission fluid in your tranny? Or if it's low in other cases? My previous car was running with no transmission fluid when I bought it so that's why I'm asking, and sorry I didn't realize the topic we are discussing.

No there are no gauges for it. No dealer in his right mind would sell you a car with no fluid in the transmission. Only way to check would be to raise the car and remove the screw covering the hole where the fluid is held and see if it starts to flow.

Cristian Cemophora · 11-15-2012, 01:04 PM

He was a private dealer so he didn't do much for me at all.

Delta0311 · 11-15-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by King Cemophora

He was a private dealer so he didn't do much for me at all.

Well I doubt you're tranny would run very long without fluid. You can always take it to a shop have them lift the car and check for you.

Cristian Cemophora · 11-15-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

Well I doubt you're tranny would run very long without fluid. You can always take it to a shop have them lift the car and check for you.

regardless hurricane sandy over here decided to take my car so, that's why im getting a 328xi coupe AW

eriktufa · 11-23-2012, 11:31 AM

Just letting you guys know.

My mechanic just did tranny fluid change PROPERLY and he used 20 litres of fluid.

10 litres to pump into oil pan and torque converter. Then he used the rest to pump the fluid from cooler line to remove the old oil (similar idea when you reflush brake fluid).

I have no idea how he ended using 20 litres but that's what happened.

Car was done 66,000 km and the oil is black!!!

kiwi29 · 11-26-2012, 04:12 AM

Do 6mt's need to do a tranny filter swap or is that only an auto thing? O.o

Phil325i · 11-26-2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi29

Do 6mt's need to do a tranny filter swap or is that only an auto thing? O.o

Not for MTs - they don't have a 'filter'. It's an auto box thing...

kiwi29 · 11-26-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

Not for MTs - they don't have a 'filter'. It's an auto box thing...

Thank you for clarifying!

11-13-2012, 03:21 PM	#1
Delta0311 Colonel Drives: 07 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (1)	Tranny filter/oil change Ok so I did pretty much all the maintance I could think of for a 80k mile BMW but I still need to change my rear diff fluid and transmission fluid/filter. My friend can get me a discount on OEM parts so I would like to go that route. My question is exactly what parts do I need to do a full transmission fluid change? __________________ Jet Black 07 E90 328i. 20% tints, 6000k HID OEM US Xenon, H&R Touring Cup Kit, Euro Airbox intake, BMW performance exhaust, Eurocharged Tune, 3-stage intake manifold, 18in Beyern Silver mesh staggered rims....
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11-14-2012, 10:11 AM	#2
Delta0311 Colonel Drives: 07 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (1)	Well Evan Winstead from Tichner BMW heped me out. If anyone is wondering what parts are need for the GM tranny here they are 24117572618, gasket, 42.48 24117593565, oil filter set, 47.14 83220397114, auto trans fluid, 36.66 2x __________________ Jet Black 07 E90 328i. 20% tints, 6000k HID OEM US Xenon, H&R Touring Cup Kit, Euro Airbox intake, BMW performance exhaust, Eurocharged Tune, 3-stage intake manifold, 18in Beyern Silver mesh staggered rims.... Last edited by Delta0311; 11-16-2012 at 12:50 AM.

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mlifxs Diamond Geezer Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 917 iTrader: (0)	thanks. how much fluid for that price? __________________ AA Stage 2 - M3 control Arms - BMW PS1

11-23-2012, 11:31 AM	#13
eriktufa 3r1k Drives: 2008 MY08 BMW E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 239 iTrader: (0)	Just letting you guys know. My mechanic just did tranny fluid change PROPERLY and he used 20 litres of fluid. 10 litres to pump into oil pan and torque converter. Then he used the rest to pump the fluid from cooler line to remove the old oil (similar idea when you reflush brake fluid). I have no idea how he ended using 20 litres but that's what happened. Car was done 66,000 km and the oil is black!!! __________________ BMS - JB4 N54 G4 \| Cyba - Intake Air Scoop \| JBSPEED - Piano Black Kidney Grill \| VRSF 3" Ceramic Coated Catless Downpipe \| PYSPEED Key Fob Holder \| BMW OEM M3 DCT Paddle Shift \| First Choice 20W H8 Cree Angel Eyes \| Avant Garde 19" M510 \| Alpina B3 TCU Flash \| 12.836 @ 109.75mph (Cobb - Accessport & VRSF DP)

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11-15-2012, 11:12 AM	#5
Cristian Cemophora Mister E92 Drives: White BMW 328Xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Moonachie, New Jersey Posts: 32 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00] 1989 Camaro RS [0.00]	Well I'm new to e90post.com but from what I personally experienced, do not drive your car with no transmission fluid, this is how I lost my transmission. The transmission could very well leave in 2 months, or 2 hours.... But if you need to do it, u can save $100 buy just buying a special pump. The reason you need this pump is so no air gets into your transmission.

11-15-2012, 12:42 PM	#8
sibhusky Private Drives: 2007 E91 328XI Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NoVa Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	I recently did this job, mind you that you will need a bit more than a gallon. I had something close to 6-7 quarts that needed to be filled after draining ( i simply measured how much i took out and put back in the same using a pump hose) The trickiest part is replacing the filter neck gasket. I didnt replace mine as it looked fine and i was having a hard time getting the old one out and didnt want to score the metal.

11-15-2012, 01:04 PM	#10
Cristian Cemophora Mister E92 Drives: White BMW 328Xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Moonachie, New Jersey Posts: 32 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00] 1989 Camaro RS [0.00]	He was a private dealer so he didn't do much for me at all.