[tagle23]

I just found out that my transmission fluid is leaking, has anyone here local have this same problem? If so what did you guys do to fix it? Any local shops that can fix this cheap? I have a automatic transmission if that matters

[nottibimmer]

If the tranny pan is leaking, bmw normally recommends a new transmission pan and seal - around $700 at the dealership. Since parts are around $150, it might be closer to $400 at an indy shop. Not sure why bmw recommends replacing the pan instead of just reusing it. Maybe because it may be warped and this is why it started leaking in the first place.

You could do it yourself provided you know a little about cars. Try to find a DIY... so far I have not seen one on the exact procedure. GL

[HPIA4v2]

Originally Posted by tagle23

I just found out that my transmission fluid is leaking, has anyone here local have this same problem? If so what did you guys do to fix it? Any local shops that can fix this cheap? I have a automatic transmission if that matters

Seems to be common problem, the mechatronic connector at the pan gets loose. The pan need to be replaced cause the filter is part of it, unless you want to use the old filter (bad idea).

Maybe if your car is low in mileage BMW dealer will do it for free (maybe).

[flyingcesar]

Yup my mechatronic connector also got loose and the the fife dealer eat 50% of the cost they were great about it since I was only 6K miles out of warranty.

[TENCHI]

holy cow.....I have the same problem! I hadn't used the car in about a week and when I came down stairs to the garage I had a puddle.

but $700? damn.

I am 5 months out of warranty with only 1500 miles on it. Am I SOL?

[hun77777]

Originally Posted by nottibimmer

If the tranny pan is leaking, bmw normally recommends a new transmission pan and seal - around $700 at the dealership. Since parts are around $150, it might be closer to $400 at an indy shop. Not sure why bmw recommends replacing the pan instead of just reusing it. Maybe because it may be warped and this is why it started leaking in the first place.

You could do it yourself provided you know a little about cars. Try to find a DIY... so far I have not seen one on the exact procedure. GL

if you are below 60~50k, u do not need to replace the pan as it's rated "lifetime" by bmw which means 100k in their dictionary. just go to the dealer and ask your tranny seal is break loose and they will just replace the seal and transmission fluids, although transmissino fluids itself will cost you good sum of money. i think i paid about bit over$400 to flush out tranny fluids completely and refilled them with fresh one at 50k. mechanic told me there's TIS for tranny fluid leak which indicates it's rather common problem so if you are under warranty, just ask your SA to do it and they'll cover under warranty (u get fresh tranny fluids fill up for free as well).

i wouldn't try to do this at home because bmw recommend calibrating/leveling tranny fluids at certain temp. especially with the weather we have right now, i'd rather have dealer or indi-shop who knows what they do do it.

Originally Posted by TENCHI

holy cow.....I have the same problem! I hadn't used the car in about a week and when I came down stairs to the garage I had a puddle.

but $700? damn.

I am 5 months out of warranty with only 1500 miles on it. Am I SOL?

your dealer might do it under good will but very unlikely. if your mileage is low, you might be ok with new seal...

[TENCHI]

Originally Posted by hun77777

if you are below 60~50k, u do not need to replace the pan as it's rated "lifetime" by bmw which means 100k in their dictionary. just go to the dealer and ask your tranny seal is break loose and they will just replace the seal and transmission fluids, although transmissino fluids itself will cost you good sum of money. i think i paid about bit over$400 to flush out tranny fluids completely and refilled them with fresh one at 50k. mechanic told me there's TIS for tranny fluid leak which indicates it's rather common problem so if you are under warranty, just ask your SA to do it and they'll cover under warranty (u get fresh tranny fluids fill up for free as well).

i wouldn't try to do this at home because bmw recommend calibrating/leveling tranny fluids at certain temp. especially with the weather we have right now, i'd rather have dealer or indi-shop who knows what they do do it.




your dealer might do it under good will but very unlikely. if your mileage is low, you might be ok with new seal...

bmw bellevue laughed at me when I asked about goodwill

[TENCHI]

got back from BMW Bellevue.


yeah, I am SOL

[hun77777]

Originally Posted by TENCHI

got back from BMW Bellevue.


yeah, I am SOL

hit up parker @ broad stroke associate. he should take care of you situation way better than dealer would... tell him i say hi haha

[2wheelsrbetter]

i just noticed a small spot on the garage floor. jacked the car and looks like it's coming from the mechatronics sealing sleeve. wtf this car is a pita.
who's had this fixed out of warranty? what did they do, what was the cost?
i'm under 30k and have fresh fluid, wondering if just the sleeve can be replaced...

[TENCHI]

I am having it fixed for around $300 at an indie shop on tuesday. much cheaper than the $700+ I was quoted at both Seattle area BMW dealers.

[hun77777]

Originally Posted by TENCHI

I am having it fixed for around $300 at an indie shop on tuesday. much cheaper than the $700+ I was quoted at both Seattle area BMW dealers.

just make sure they are using right fluids. a lot of indy shops tend to go cheap on the fluids because most customers won't care/won't know. but our transmission require very specific fluids. you will see the whole debate here.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=345598
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337852

[rarjr1122]

Hey, I took my car to an indi shop last oil change and was told I had a "weeping" seal... which shop is going to do it for $300?

[TENCHI]

Eastside European

and he came recommended by Johnny Lin

I am actually on my way to pick it up now.

[whenasked]

Ever since I got a winter beater..I had parked my E90 in garage and noticed few drops of oil on the floor. Fixed up an appointment with dealer (as it is under CPO) and dropped it of today afternoon. They replaced Mechatronic valve, pan, gasket but they reused old trans fluid.

So until now, having CPO was very useful..rear main seal replaced, and now this..

What else could go wrong in E90..I mean common nuisances?

[firechicken99]

I talked to a fam friend who owns an indy shop and has worked on trannys for a long time... Even he told me in this case im better off letting the dealer handle it. The damn DIY looks ridiculously simple....

[pentaxis]

I had the same issue covered under warranty last friday. Mechatronic valve was leaking.

[firechicken99]

Yeah after everything ive read im like 90% sure thats the culprit.