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      04-29-2023, 08:27 PM   #1
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E90 transmission service

I have a 2011 BMW 328i n51 and want to do a transmission service. I looked the VIN in real oem to see which transmission I have and according to them it is the GA6L45R.

I looked up fcp and they have a kit for service: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...24117593565kt1

the transmission fluid is not OE and neither is the oil pan gasket. I was wondering why that is as I wanted to have all of them OE.

Do you know which will be the OE parts for the fluid and gasket so I can get them?
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      04-29-2023, 08:38 PM   #2
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Corteco is fine. Some really like Redline fluids, but I have been using Valvoline Maxlife ATF at about $26/gallon at Wally World.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline...-1-GA/15125768

If you want everything OE, get the gasket and fluid from Silver Spring BMW. 6L45 is a GM transmission, I think aftermarket parts are just fine. If that was a ZF then I would agree go OE.
https://www.getbmwparts.com/

As far as aftermarket filter and gasket go,
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=8600&jsn=431
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=8612&jsn=428

Or an aftermarket kit:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=8600&jsn=433

If you need a pan drain bolt, GM has a steel one, see the DIY.

6L45 service DIY:
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573490
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Recently replaced mine (modded 2007 335i) with Valvoline Maxlife ATF with no issues after reading numerous successes using the same product.
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