[Chriztofor]

I haven't changed my pan yet, so I don't know the difference in quality, if any. However, I have used Rmeuropean before and I really like them.

[VWtoBMW]

Originally Posted by 335i 07

I also reset adaptive values with the Bavarian technic. If anyone has any questions about the fluid change feel free to ask.

I just got my JB tune for my N55 and also ordered the BT cable. I havent used it yet but am curious how to reset the adaptive values? I would like to reset them as I hear it makes the car more responsive. Since I bought my car with 7,000 miles on it, I would like to start fresh.

Any cons to doing this?

[spoiler]

I've been searching for a transmission flush DIY and failed to find one. So i i'm hoping someone can tell me how or if there is a thread on this already just paste it please.

i saw a you tube on how to do it in a Honda wonder if this is similar

[335i 07]

Originally Posted by VWtoBMW

I just got my JB tune for my N55 and also ordered the BT cable. I havent used it yet but am curious how to reset the adaptive values? I would like to reset them as I hear it makes the car more responsive. Since I bought my car with 7,000 miles on it, I would like to start fresh.

Any cons to doing this?

I didn't have any problems after I reset adaptation. (5000 miles ago) At first it shifted fast and hard but after about 100 miles it was back to normal again. The Bentley service manual has a certain procedure after you reset trans adaptation. It tells you what rpm to hold it at for a certain time period. I would recommend doing the way the manual says but i did not.

[335i 07]

[QUOTE=spoiler;9932597]I've been searching for a transmission flush DIY and failed to find one. So i i'm hoping someone can tell me how or if there is a thread on this already just paste it please.

i saw a you tube on how to do it in a Honda wonder if this is similar

here you go: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367729
I would use the overpriced ZF fluid not the autozone stuff. The complex valving in the transmission is engineered for the ZF oem fluid. Just to be safe.

[Hisho335i]

why did you have to change the Pan ??
In the past i did change transmission fluid and seal plus the Filter but no pan.
Will you please provide the parts numbers

I have 55k now on mine and sometimes when I'm at full stop and take off my foot of the brake, it kicks for some reason.

Any advice/ thoughts?>

thanks much

[Dracon]

Originally Posted by Hisho335i

why did you have to change the Pan ??
In the past i did change transmission fluid and seal plus the Filter but no pan.
Will you please provide the parts numbers

I have 55k now on mine and sometimes when I'm at full stop and take off my foot of the brake, it kicks for some reason.

Any advice/ thoughts?>

thanks much

The filter is part of the pan itself, it's not a separate filter you can replace.

Double check the type of transmission you have on realoem.com, but a 335i should have a ZF made 6HP19 transmission. I would suggest going to www.thectsc.com and get the parts, it's alot cheaper than getting it from the dealership. They aren't BMW stamped parts, but they are the same thing direct from the transmission manufacturer.

They sell a complete kit (6 liters of fluid, new pan (integrated filter, new magnets, gasket and drain plug, and a new fill plug) for about $240. If you order just the pan from BMW, no gasket, plugs, etc. just pan w/filter, it'll run you about the same amount.

[riverol]

Thank you for the post. How many miles did the transmission have and what was the condition of the pan? Was there much residue attached to the magnet? I contacted your supplier, thectsc. But I wonder whether to change the pan and flush ATF, or only flush ATF with 10-12 liters of Lifeguard 6 and leave the pan (and filter) alone. The car has 44,000 miles, no track time or hard driving.

[Dracon]

Originally Posted by riverol

Thank you for the post. How many miles did the transmission have and what was the condition of the pan? Was there much residue attached to the magnet? I contacted your supplier, thectsc. But I wonder whether to change the pan and flush ATF, or only flush ATF with 10-12 liters of Lifeguard 6 and leave the pan (and filter) alone. The car has 44,000 miles, no track time or hard driving.

You would probably be fine to leave the pan and filter in place at that mileage, I would replace the pan and filter on the next flush though.

[riverol]

Dracon, thank you for your post. Drain the pan, fill, plug, drive the car through all gears, drain, fill and plug again, 10-12 liters of ATF in all?

[2fast4]

Originally Posted by 335i 07

I changed my Transmission fluid in my 335i the other day. I changed the pan with the integrated filter. I got about 5.5 litters out. The total cost of diy job was was about $250. $110 for pan- $120 for ZF lifeguard6 $3.49 for digital thermometer and $20 for lift rental. An indy shop wanted close to 1000 bucks to do this change not flush. The Transmission looked very healthy for 70k miles. Not much silver on the magnet. I feel that the transmission shifts much smoother now. I also reset adaptive values with the Bavarian technic. If anyone has any questions about the fluid change feel free to ask.

Blast from the past!!!

Where did you get the $3.49 digital thermometer from?
Any pics will help a lot!

[2fast4]

I wanna do it right this time. I did not run the engine while I added oil last time.
I could not pump in no more than 5 qts of the Castrol Transmax Multi-Import.
Now I learned that it needs to be in right temp and run the engine while pump in the last 1.25 qts.

If it's any consolation, I've ran bit less than 5 qts of the oil for around 30k miles and no problems.

[2fast4]

I'm gonna drain all the fluid out, and refill only. No need to change the pan/filter/sleeve.

[bmwsinceday1]

Originally Posted by bumere90

he must have auto, because manuals have no filter

also, you dont need to "flush" manuals, just drain........

[=C=]

Is there any way to check the oil level of the trans for the 335i '07 auto ?

[Supreme214]

Originally Posted by =C=

Is there any way to check the oil level of the trans for the 335i '07 auto ?

only way to check the oil level is by taking filling bolt out while car running (tranny temp between 30-50 Celsius).

[2fast4]

On a related question, if the oil level is low as if it had slow leak on the seal at the top or sleeve seal, would OIL TEMP rise and trigger dash light to come on?

I know TEMP is part of OBD I I standards.
Never had temp trigger code on my INPA or OBD scanner.

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by 2fast4

I wanna do it right this time. I did not run the engine while I added oil last time.
I could not pump in no more than 5 qts of the Castrol Transmax Multi-Import.
Now I learned that it needs to be in right temp and run the engine while pump in the last 1.25 qts.

If it's any consolation, I've ran bit less than 5 qts of the oil for around 30k miles and no problems.

Thanks for sharing your experience. How many times you have done this? What makes you think you did not do it right the first time?

I also used the Castrol Transmax Multi-Import fluid few months back. For some reason I think the person who did the job for me either did not add enough fluid in or its due the Castrol fluid but I still experiencing rough shifting only at at times. No warning lights though... I am considering doing another fluid flush (this time using the ZF fluid) without changing pan of course, just in case.

[Supreme214]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Thanks for sharing your experience. How many times you have done this? What makes you think you did not do it right the first time?

I also used the Castrol Transmax Multi-Import fluid few months back. For some reason I think the person who did the job for me either did not add enough fluid in or its due the Castrol fluid but I still experiencing rough shifting only at at times. No warning lights though... I am considering doing another fluid flush (this time using the ZF fluid) without changing pan of course, just in case.

i believe castrol multi oil does not support zf or bmw now.....
http://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/064FD5179C8D0FFD80257AA90053687A/$File/Castrol%20Transmax%20Import%20MV%20_03521_.pdf

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by JinLee09

i believe castrol multi oil does not support zf or bmw now.....
http://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/064FD5179C8D0FFD80257AA90053687A/$File/Castrol%20Transmax%20Import%20MV%20_03521_.pdf

I know thanks, yeah I ve read this article before but few people here used Castrol Fluid and have not had any issues with rough shifting or anything in that matter. weird.

[Supreme214]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

I know thanks, yeah I ve read this article before but few people here used Castrol Fluid and have not had any issues with rough shifting or anything in that matter. weird

oh. if you're going to flush again with oem oil try FEBI bilstein part no. 34608(ZF and bmw Approved) thats what i've used last week and my car shift much better (i've had hard shift as well).

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by JinLee09

oh. if you're going to flush again with oem oil try FEBI bilstein part no. 34608(ZF and bmw Approved) thats what i've used last week and my car shift much better (i've had hard shift as well).

Thank you! Where did you buy from? how much a liter?