So, my car says my transmission oil has aged past lifetime?

mlifxs · 02-09-2015, 03:06 PM

Thanks to the nice folks at BMWhat for helping me out with this.

I use BMWhat to check and clear codes. I've been getting a transmission code which they could not identify in their database. Reached out to them, they tracked down a thread (in Russian) which suggests there is a warning code that your transmission oil has aged past "lifetime".

http://translate.google.de/translate...78&prev=search

I had to translate the link back to English, but the discussion indicates the conclusion above. I know internet threads are not definitive proof, but thought I should share this

The app reported code 578E, unknown.

The warning kind of makes sense since I'm well past 100k miles. Haven't been able to clear the code though.

BashShah · 02-12-2015, 03:48 AM

On lifetime oil that is funny.
Lol.

PS, I don't believe in lifetime oil...... I will change it every 65k.

DN

mlifxs · 02-13-2015, 01:10 PM

yeah me neither. I've changed it twice, still need to change the filter.

Wish I could clear it, can't with BMWhat at least.

BashShah · 02-14-2015, 05:02 AM

Hmmm......so you have a Bluetooth module.
Not sure if this will work but try downloading bmwloger free version.
It can look up DME and clear them.
But if it doesn't work, invest in a USB to OBDII cable from eBay for $20.

Then might also look into getting real BMW diagnostic software for free from internet.

DN

mlifxs · 02-14-2015, 08:50 AM

I have that software as well, but it only sees the DME, unless something has changed recently. BMWhat sees many other modules. I bought it a few months ago to diagnose an ABS sensor issue.

I've found that my car will throw other warning codes such as the transmission one: I don't use my brake sensors, so the car will throw a code, saying ... 'your mileage since resetting brake sensor does not make sense given the indicated wear'

At least the BMWhat app saw the transmission code, which is good.

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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	So, my car says my transmission oil has aged past lifetime? Thanks to the nice folks at BMWhat for helping me out with this. I use BMWhat to check and clear codes. I've been getting a transmission code which they could not identify in their database. Reached out to them, they tracked down a thread (in Russian) which suggests there is a warning code that your transmission oil has aged past "lifetime". http://translate.google.de/translate...78&prev=search I had to translate the link back to English, but the discussion indicates the conclusion above. I know internet threads are not definitive proof, but thought I should share this The app reported code 578E, unknown. The warning kind of makes sense since I'm well past 100k miles. Haven't been able to clear the code though.
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BashShah Colonel 296 Rep 2,015 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	On lifetime oil that is funny. Lol. PS, I don't believe in lifetime oil...... I will change it every 65k. DN
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	yeah me neither. I've changed it twice, still need to change the filter. Wish I could clear it, can't with BMWhat at least.
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BashShah Colonel 296 Rep 2,015 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Hmmm......so you have a Bluetooth module. Not sure if this will work but try downloading bmwloger free version. It can look up DME and clear them. But if it doesn't work, invest in a USB to OBDII cable from eBay for $20. Then might also look into getting real BMW diagnostic software for free from internet. DN
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	I have that software as well, but it only sees the DME, unless something has changed recently. BMWhat sees many other modules. I bought it a few months ago to diagnose an ABS sensor issue. I've found that my car will throw other warning codes such as the transmission one: I don't use my brake sensors, so the car will throw a code, saying ... 'your mileage since resetting brake sensor does not make sense given the indicated wear' At least the BMWhat app saw the transmission code, which is good.
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