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Part 1: Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter On A BMW/MINI
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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
- blog.BavAuto.com -- Most people think that because BMW and MINI call their transmission fluids "Lifetime" or "Extended Service" it doesn't have to be changed. Not true. To get the most out of your transmission and avoid a costly, catastrophic failure, you should change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles. Watch Bavarian Otto demonstrate how to do this on a BMW E39 (5 series 97 thru 03). You'll find the specific fluid and filter your BMW/MINI needs in our online store at www.BavAuto.com.
your instructions are really clear and the angle of the camera is very good to see what you are actually doing, keep up the good work!
Good point on loosening the fill before the drain. We actually always recommend and do this .... but forgot to mention it in the video production.
Undo the fill plug first.......... You need to be sure you will be able to fill it before you drain the Transmission sump!
beat me to it
I think you can't fill the amount what you have drained isn't?
@@mahendran2127 no it’s more of a stuck bolt issue, you don’t want to drain it and put it back together and come to find you can’t take off the fill plug because it’s stuck on or rounded
Rat on
Excellent video. Unlike other low quality how-tos, BavAuto's videos are of the highest production quality: great HD video resolution, clear understandable audio, edited to cut out useless info, and good lighting. It just doesn't get any better than this!
The commentary is delivered at a perfect pace and doesn't stray.Camera work is . super. The attention to cleanliness is an example to which we should aspire .This is video instruction at its best.
Thanks Leo!
I am a regular customer of BavAuito, with an '06 X3 3.0 and an '01 530i automatic. I love their products/service as that element of trust has been cemented from experience that you "get what you pay for". Never any troubles from buying the best! I will continue to buy from them.
THAT SAID, I changed my 530 auto trans fluid at 76K miles. I drive the car fairly easy and don't 'race it'. I did not have any issues with the trans. My fluid came out nearly as clear as the new fluid that went in. Very little grey matter on the magnets. That leaves me with the conclusion that the "30K to 50K" change interval is way beyond necessary. IMHO, of course. Can't thank Otto enough for the great vids!
Dave, thanks for the good words!
The idea is that you WANT the removed fluid to look like new fluid. Waiting too long will result in the fluid degrading and changing color and wear particles building up.
Just bought a Mini Cooper S and will be needing some fluid changes soon. Your videos are straight forward and simple to the point, unlike many "expert home mechanics". Great video Thank you.
Thanks!
Otto is a real expert for BMW's. Thanks a lot and greetings from Germany/Saarland (french frontier).😂
Really great video. I love how self explanatory your video is. No unnecessary blabbing or self promotion! My 530i has 124,000 and is definitely due for this. Thank you !
Very well done; didactic, organized, clean and clear.
Congratulations !!!
Good point. We do always mention this in our manual transmission and differential DIYs. We don't always bother on auto transmissions as the plugs are not tapered threads. However, this is a good practice to follow. Just note that you do not want to actually remove the fill plug on an auto transmission, as you would lose about a quart of fluid if the engine is not running. Just "crack" the plug loose so that you know it will come out when it is time.
Masterly Presented And Beautifully Explained.Well Done And Thank You.
I appreciate you taking the time to do a video! Thank you for the help and keep up the great work!
My 2003 530i has a ZF 5HP 19 transmission. The pan is held on by 22 M6 screws with a Torx 27 head. Getting the first 21 off wasn't too too bad, but the last one took me... I won't say how long. Heating it with a torch may or may not have helped. After trying six other methods, I took a T30 bit and whacked it in there with a big old hammer. Success. Those screws are about $8 each by the way. My hardware store has some stainless M6 screws with a hex head for 79 cents, and I'm tempted to replace them all.
Very methodical video procedure. Love it. I was thinking of doing this myself, until I read this:
"ZF then proceeded to check the software status of the gearbox, reset the adaptations values, and took the car for an "adaptation drive" which involves a series of stop/start procedures, holding gears manually for some distance and shifting through the gears in a specific pattern. This is designed to get the gearbox to adapt to its new values in a very short time.It is essential to reset the gearbox adaptations after an oil change, so unless you have this capability, it is not a DIY project. Failure to reset the adaptation values will lead to premature failure after an oil change."
Having read this, I'm nervous, but no expert. Please can you reassure me with your advice? Thanks.
A few years late on this but first off, been a fan of Bavarian Auto up until there final days, nonetheless great tutorial, but do to ever changing auto industry, the newer generation BMW uses a one piece plastic oil pan with filter built in just for those who happen to come across here 🤗.
i just wana say, that magnetic tray is awesome...
Nice ! The only suggestion I have is that before draining the fluid, the fill plug should be loosened first. This will avoid any mishaps of being caught draining all the oil out but later having problem removing the fill plug.
Thanks Henry. We do recommend this as well. Forgot to mention it in this video.
Awesome video. Straight and to the point. Did not know it was this simple. Thank you!
My BMW 320
model 2008
I have a problem with the automatic transmission
transmission Faulty
drive moderately possible to
continue journey Reduced
acceleration Have checked by near bmw service
Then a message appeared on the crash detector
EGS: Shift valve B: stuck in off position
Clutch gears 12 3 and 4: neutral test
how do i check the transmission oil level on a 2002 bmw 325i
Wow ... thanks! The drawback to our high quality productions is that we can't just pump out a video everyday.
My friend This type of oil change is like draining only 4 liters of Your engine that hold 7 liters and leave 3 liters dirty oil in it , I'm saying this because there is more oil left in the torque converter, by doing this You're mixing new and old oil together
the proper way to go will cost You little bit more money but its worth it , change your oil 2 times drain it then the 3rd time drain your oil take the filter out put a new one now fill it up and Your transmission is refreshed
Sir you talked about many things but the main questions was how to changed transmission fluid? You drain the old fluid but didn't injected new fluid. Your video going to be helpful If you were going to inject At less one cord of transmission fluid people be able to see the tools you use for that.
Just a note, it makes sense to crack the fill plug first. Opening the drain plug and finding the fill plug seized can leave you stranded.
Yes indeed - we did forget to show this, but it is something that we always recommend. You don't want to drain the fluid (auto trans, manual trans, differential) and then find a seized fill plug. Note on the auto trans applications - don't fully remove the fill plug, just make sure that it can be loosened. If you remove it before the drain plug, you will drain a quart or more of fluid from the fill port.
Mine had lots of sludge and that was 8 years ago and it still goes!
The textbook procedure is indeed to use the diagnostic tool to read the transmission fluid temperature. However, if you use an infrared pyrometer to check the temperature of the fluid pan, this is a pretty good indicator of the fluid temp and will be adequate for setting your final fluid level when refilling.
We offer a nice hand-held pyrometer at bavauto.com , the part number is DPM.
Otto, do you know what the torque specs for both the drain plug and fill plug are?
Thank you for this video, I'm just changing the fluid in my e39 and the part with "metal paste" give me a relief because a found exactly the same (no chips) and I was a bit worried...
Yes, that's about all you can do. You will still not get all of the fluid out of the converter and the transmission will still have some fluid in it. Performing a fluid change after filling it and running it will get you pretty close to all new fluid.
I always hear people say open the fill plug first. This way you don't drain it and get stuck unable to refill it. That can be a big problem if you don't have a second car to drive.
John Doe can fill as if doing a trans flush if that happens undo the return trans cooler line and fill from there
You do the samething when you change the fluid in a 2002 BMW 325i?
Great video, you are very precise and professional 👍🏽👍🏽
If you perform periodic filter replacements, intermediate fluid changes (fluid only) are cretainly OK .... even encouraged. Just make sure that the filter does get changed periodically.
We've addressed this a few times. Please scan through the comments for this video as well as Part-2, to see our comments.
Yes, exactly the same as shown in the video. We have the reservoirs, fluid and transfer pumps at bavauto.com
Hello ! It’s better cold or hot for before remove oil ?
Thanks for your help
hello I have a 325i bmw 02 by any chance would you know the symptoms of a car that needs a new transmission oil change?
Excellent video and editing - THANK YOU SO MUCH for this excellent work and educational video.
Thanks, Stephane!
I would definitely recommend loosening the FILL plug before the drain plug. If you have no way of being able to fill it once all of the fluid is out, either because of it (the fill plug) being stripped or you not being able to loosen it, then you are up a creek without a paddle. Not everyone has a 4-point lift for servicing vehicles and doing these types of jobs lying on your back on a garage floor doesn't always offer optimal upper body strength for loosening and tightening bolts.
Not having been involved in this project, directly, we can only suggest that there is either an internal issue with the transmission (shifter rods or detents, or worn shift fork or slider for 5th .... all internal parts) or there is an issue with the shifter install (the external shifter parts and linkage).
Make sure your fill plug is lose before you drain...
Thanks "Auto"!
I want to change all of the fluid(I don't want any of the old fluid to dilute the new fresh fluid).
I should be able to get the car up in the air this weekend(It's an '01 540 iSport with about 117k on it.) to see what it may look like.
Good luck, remember, you can perform multiple changes of the fluid, after the initial fluid and filter install .... in order to get closer to 100% fresh fluid.
We are aware of people using the various Dexron fluids. But they are not approved by the transmission manufacturers, for the E46 automatic transmissions.
Hi, thank you for this informative video. We have a BMW540i with automatic transmission, which sometimes (mostly after a bit of "fresh driving") refuses to switch between the gears. I has 250.000 km on the meter. Could this problem be related to old or too little oil in the gearbox or is it an electronic issue? The problem disappears when the car is turned off for some hours?
Good day sir...Do you have a video about changing the gearbox oil for a car bmw 318 2003 n42
Why some dealerships say trans. fluid is lifetime and if it is replaced it could damage the transmission ? thanks for your great videos.
I have a BMW X3 when the car is hot the gear becomes difficult to change could it be the transmission fluid and filter that need to be change
Great informative video as usual Otto.
I am undertaking this task soon, but need your opinion on a prior posting -
" make sure you change the oil at least 3 times within the first month. When doing the oil change there is oil trapped in the torque converter that will mix with the new oil and will damage your transmission ".
What percentage of the total fill amount do you believe will be trapped in the toque converter, and do you believe I need to undertake a few fills / flushes in the first month or so.
Surely dealers and mechanics at large do not do so, but I will definitely do so if recommended.
Keep up the great work.
Cheers, Sal
Nice clean clear video...just wondering on this model how much fluid is trapped in the rest of the transmission.
I want to do this procedure on my south african made 323i 1997 model but i cant locate the ATF fill hole ,PLEASE ADVISE THANKS.
We're not sure just what your Elantra uses. It may use a sealant in place of an actual gasket. Which ever is applicable, you can do the same. We would replace the filter if it is a standard style similar to what is shown on the BMW. If the filter is somehow not accessible (or whatever), you can still at least change the fluid.
The fluid was black due to break-down and burning of the fluid itself, as well as wear material (from the clutches). there was not a lot of sediment in the pan, which tells us that most of the blackness was due to the fluid being run well past it's useful life. The transmission ran and shifted noticeably better and smoother, immediately. The fluid used is synthetic and is one of the proper fluids that are authorized by the transmission manufacturer.
Over the weekend my fan belt break on my 2004 BMW 525i 98,000miles So I push it to the shop and And replace the belt I try to start the car it didn't start mechanic say I need new transmission do I really have to get a new transmission or just change the oil and it should start up?
wow good job and thanks for your clear explanation of your work I congratulate you
Hi... how are you Auto? Can you maybe post a transmission/filter change on a newer BMW like 2007 and up an E90/E/91 also how bout a rear differential flush on a non-slip differential?
Otto... Otto parts! Anyone remember that movie?
This is a totally different question what is the proper fuel pressure that you test at the rail. Also what can you do if you get a too rich codes, on both sides?
The only differences (in which auto trans is used) are the production dates. Your '04 model (regardless of engine) will have the A5S-390R, as shown in the video.
U have done a wonderful job I just bought and 05 745 and I was looking for the dipstick cause I had a fault light come on. I got the car from an individual not a dealership is I correct to change all the fluids before really driving it
Most A5S-360R applications were not originally filled with Dexron fluid 9such as the RLD4ATF - Dexron III that you noted). The current proper fluid would be the Lifeguard-5 fluid. The fill quantity will depend on the model that the transmission is installed in, due to different pan capacities. However, most BMW sedans and coupes with this transmission use just under 6-liters. We have the Lifeguard5 in our online store at bavauto.com. (original filled with
I have a 2000 323i that's giving off a p0740 code. I was told that i may need to have the tranny fluid and filter replaced. It is an auto and it doesn't skip gears or anything.. shifts like new. I hear that the TCC solenoid is inside of the transmission. Is it difficult to replace? I also heard that the code can be a result of an electrical issue. Is there a relay or fuse I can check?
Great presentation. Is there a link you could also share with me on how to change my transmission fluid for my 2008 750Li?
Yes, we certainly do recommend a fluid change, even with the higher mileage. We have commented on this multiple times in these video comments (for both part-1 and part-2). You can also see our detailed write-up on this point in our tech blog at blog.bavauto.com ... once you are on the blog, use the search box and search for "automatic fluid high mileage".
Amazing video, very helpful and full of details thanks alot
Excellent video. I'm surprised you didn't also remove the fluid from the torque converter though.
Any idea for a stuck filling plug?
Is this the same steps on ga6l45r transmission. The pan looks. Not dip like this on the video? And im not sure where to place my rule level. If do it on the middle bottom or on the side like you did ? Thank you
I have a 2006 bmw e87 120i, want to change transmission fluid, but i dont know what kind does mi bmw use,
I am about to do this to my 2002 325i. Should I be worried about the old oil not mixing well with my new fluid? (Dexron D4 ATF is what I will be putting in)
Will this procedure be similar to a 2003 BMW X5 3.0i (E53) 5 speed automatic transmission?
Btw the transmission is a GM sourced code number: 5L40E
The car has 162k miles I just got it I'm not sure is transmission was serviced though it's shifts fine wondering if I should do the tranny service anyways. Thanks
Yes, your transmission will be the same as shown.
About 140 degrees F, is a good temperature for most models and will work for your 318ti.
Can anyone help me. Where is the transmission fluid panel on a 2004 325xi. Thank you so much in advance
Hi, I have a 2004 land rover range rover with the ZF5HP24 Transmission, it has the m62 4.4 BMW engine. I would like to change the trans fluid and filter. Is this the same trans in the BMW? What is the part number for the kit with the filter, gasket and new magnet? Thank You
Great video. Can you make a video on coolant leaks in a 325ci 2002 or closest year? Again great video.
This is really good (part 1 & 2).
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Hie guys can you please assist me with my car is 2000 model BMW E46 318i Automatic . l think l went pass through a big stone in the road and it hit my gearbox pan folding it upwards but not breaking it and l managed to get home and parked the car .Then the next day l started the car and as l try to put the car in drive it is stopping at the Reverse(R) slot even if you try to force it to reach the neutral (N) and the Drive(D) slot it is bouncing back to the Reverse slot infact its not getting in Neutral nor Drive(D) .I suspected the sound l heard underneath the car yesterday and when l checked underneath l could see the gearbox pan was damaged it has folded a bit upwards but its not linking any transmission oil .My question is can this damage of folding the pan upwards cause the car not to engage in N and D and how can l fix the pan to be straight need you help guys
When looking up a filter and gasket kit online. All I am finding is “automatic transmission filter kit”
Is there a specific kit for the zf 5 speed from an e36?
Very good presentation.
I have a bmw x3 2005, it run 1.65 km. recently the auto transmission jerks while it changes gear. is it related to changing transmission fluid? the jerking is really annoying. please advise. the gear service light is blinking randomly also.
yeah i also want to ask about my 2000 kia, i never changed the gear filter, it's automatic, shall i change it or ????
I need to do my wife's BMW. Cool video, and thanks.
this will save me a whole lot of money
Hi what’s the oil amount for a 2008 118i automatic e81 petrol please so I know how much to buy thanks
Thank you for putting this video..hit a question maybe you can guide me to the right direction... X5 4.4 transmission is slipping but no codes. Drain fluid no metal, change filter..still the same...any advice
You may indeed be a bit low on fluid. You should recheck the fluid level as noted in the video .... engine running & moving shifter through the gears prior to checking.
You did not mention what model E82 (1-series) you have. The 135i and the 2010-on 128i use the GA6HP19Z transmission, while the 128i thru 2009 uses the GA6L45R (we're assuming that you have a US model). The fill plug for the GA6HP19Z is on the driver's side of the transmission (above the pan mounting rail, facing the driver's side), at the rear of the trans. The fill plug for the GA6L45R is at the rear of the trans housing (facing to the rear of the car), on the driver's side.
do you always recommend doing a full fluid & filter replacement as opposed to simply a 'flush'? my local dealer says a flush is sufficient, but i'm thinking i should drop the pan and do a full fluid & filter replacement as you guys are showing here. i have a '99 540i with 90K. as far as i know, the fluid has never been replaced.
How much a letter fluid we need ??
Hello there are you recommend that put oil and flush it and then change it again ?? The reason that i am asking is most of them are buying around 10 liters just to flush it on . I must say that my car is 2002 BMW e 46 318 ci UK model automatic transmission .. appreciate your opinion Thank you ...
Can you answer my questions? Mine is n46b20 engine. I've pretty much similar oil filter and pan. I drained exactly 5 liters of oil which was decent colour, wasn't dark. Then I cleaned the filter with petrol and dried then put it back. There wasn't any O-ring come off when I took the filter out. When I put it back it was tight enough to hold the filter. Then I couldn't fill all the 5 ltrs of oil. End up with filling 2.5 ltr. Then I started the engine. I've noticed noise from transmission like sucking oil with air. Then I tried to fill that i couldn't do that. Then I en up with parking 20 degree slanding then filed all 5ltrs. Is it normal?
Beautiful video all respect. Please if you can answer me please. I have a bmw 525 tds 1998.Transmission model.A5S310Z. What type of oil do I use to change it? How do I get the oil out of the converter? To make it 97% good a video would be welcome thanks
Hi i need some help i have a 2005 BMW X5 4.4i if it doesn't worm up for 5 t0 7 minutes
it race in first gear the buck before second gear do you know what could be the problem??????? please help.
nice ...very clear and fast info
Would I be looking at pretty much the same setup on an '04 E46? Awesome videos, guys.
I have a problem in my car.. when higher degree of temperature the car is change the speed after 4500 rpm and not change to fife speed..iam waiting the solution
the oil transmission is swag
thank you for this video. but do the 520 have the same transmission, or in this case filter, as the 528? I'm asking because my 528 was a 520 back in the days, and I don't know if they upgradet the automatic transmission aswell.
For US spec models, 1998 would be an E36 ans all 4-door 1999 models are E46, but 1999 2-door models (and all M3) are E36 . Euro models did start the E46 chassis as 1998 models, for 4-door variants. What are the last 7-digits or your VIN?
great explaning very detailed...like youre videos..helped me allot
Hello. Just need help. my x1 e84 “Drive” gear position is not appearing on my cluster. If it doesnt appear the car is not engaged to “Drive”. If “D” is displayed/appears then its ok. I dont have problem with P and R positions, they dont disappear in the cluster. But the “N” and especially “D” position is not anymore appearing on the cluster, reason my car doesnt move forward. When it sometimes engaged to drive, then few miles my car will display the transmission malfuncition and go on a safe mode. Can anyone help me on this pls. I already replaced the transmission gear position switch but now its more severe. I couldnt move my car because it doesnt go forward everytine i put the gear on Drive position, as it is totally not appearing on the cluster.