I JUST **BUSTED THE LIFETIME TRANSMISSION FLUID** MYTH !!
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- I JUST *BUSTED THE LIFETIME TRANSMISSION FLUID* MYTH !!
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#LIFETIMEFLUID #TRANSMISSIONFLUID #SEALEDFORLIFE
Anytime they tell me it's a lifetime fluid I ask them if it's a lifetime warranty repair .
I've just changed my oil and pan/filter on my auto f31 n47 318d on ramps on my driveway. Used bimmerlink app to monitor transmission oil temp following fill process off ZF website. Easy enough. Gear changing feels a lot smoother. Good video Dean. Its dissapointing BMW service intervals are not as well designed as the cars. Shouldn't have to trawl the internet for accurate servicing info. Good job we have Dr Dean 👍
I quickly worked that out on my E38 when I got a transmission shop to change the fluid. It was black and sludgy. Well 18 years later it's still going strong at 210k with a couple of changes in between.
Same with me, I still have all the BMWs I have ever owned. All 4 of them.
Dean I have a e60 Diesel and I contacted ZF in Dortmund back in 2013 and they recommended that the gearbox oil is replaced between 80 - 120000km so once this was confirmed I book to have my vehicle gearbox service carried out by them.
I took the ferry to Holland and drove to ZF in Dortmund and had this carried out so as you state in your video the transmission fluid do need changing during a set period as verified by the gearbox manufacturer.
Nice one Dean cheers.
I’ve got a 630i lci with n53 engine and auto gearbox and a problem I can’t work out.
When engine is cold, if you stop, and hold the brake while it’s in drive, when you release the brake, rather than smoothly creeping forward, nothing happens for a moment then it thumps forward harshly.
However if I put it into sport mode, into manual 1st gear, or don’t press the brake (like if I use the hand brake to hold the car), it’s fine. Also, once I’ve done 2 or 3 miles and it warms up, it’s also fine then too.
It almost feels like there is a fuel saving thing where holding the brake on, it disengages the gearbox or torque converter, and doesn’t smoothly release it. Apart from that, the gearbox is really nice and smooth.
I’ve had the fluid and pan changed, and had the fluid level checked, by two different garages, and nothing has helped. Any ideas what could be causing this please? I’m out of ideas!
Always change the fluid. People have issues because they either wait until it has symptoms or they do the change wrong.
It is literally called planned obsolosence.
Im a Toyota driver. I have one daily Toyota Auris and 94 model 2 liter Turbo Toyota Celica. Both super reliable as whole world know.
My auntie has 2014 model BMW 114i (F-20) with 1.6 liter 100 HP and the engine has made by PSA (Peugeot and Citroen) My uncle has 2018 Audi A1 and he will sell this car and get her car instead. I have fixed a lot of things on this car for my auntie. The car had a airbag recall so Belgian BMW told me that will take a little bit longer so I decided to go to Germany-Aachen for this. They ordered me and all expenses belong to BMW.
So I was there for airbag replacement (Failed Takata Airbags) and I have asked them the Timing Chain and they told me if the engine starts rattling then you can bring the car but it did not make sense to me at all.
And I have asked them about transmission oil and before I have told them that ''I dont believe that lifetime oil in any shape of form. If there are moving parts there will be corrosion.'' and the mechanic checked his computer and said that transmission oil is not in interval category. But then he said if I struggle to gear up or down they can change. But what I have realized is that he only checks on computer and says whatever the company policy telling him to say customers. That is what I have realized.
Because Toyota giving us those changes such as Diesel Filter , Transmission Fluid or Steering Fluid etc. And if we do it we get an additional warranty up to 10 years.
I am not gonna lie but BMW is like Apple. The place I have been names Kohl-BMW and people were so friendly and place was really filled with expensive seats and coffee Barista Machines and luxury offices and flashy flashy shiny materials and cars etc.
Do you think that my uncle needs to replace his transmission oil and timing chain ? Which timing chain is really pricy. Also he needs to maintain this car and normally costs 350 euros but in Germany he will get 20 percent discount because car is older than 5 years. Some sort of Promotion.
Your opinion is important for me and I will also be informing him. Thank you so much for the video
I believe is FCP Euro anyway here in America that has a kid that is designed to push the fluid out of the transmission to get more of the old fluid out I do suggest that because you get about 85% of the fluid out the only fluid that is left is the half of the torque converter but the other thing it is very important to use a good transmission fluid you generally want one that is a little bit thicker than what came in it if you go back with Factory oil your chances of losing the transmission are actually quite High especially if you have a lot of mileage Valvoline makes a good synthetic oil for transmissions that works great in ZF Transmissions but there are other fluids out there that do a good job as well
It has always amazed me how much effort BMW went to to promote the lifetime fluids.
In their defense most cars go to the crusher before the transmission fails so maybe the economics is there.
Never with me my friend no BMW goes to the part crusher as I won’t let it as I can save them all !! Electronically and mechanically so it’s no bother for me many many people struggle to diagnose them and believe that’s where they belong but they can all be saved
I changed my fluid and filter in mine and the rubber sleaves on the mechatronic unit with the proper zf parts, gearbox has never been better i changed this because I had a judder,I wished I done this years ago
Good man and I hope it stays that way bro
@@BMWDoctor cheers bro
I'd say Yes... absolutely get it serviced ... unless BMW offer lifetime Warranty on the "Sealed for Life" transmission, which we all know they don't.
My E61 525d 6 Speed Auto is 39K miles overdue for it's oil & filter trans. service according to ZF recommended 100K miles intervals.
If you do a "tune" you've voided the warranty anyway. CHANGE THE OIL!! I feel like any manufacturer that "voids the warranty" if you change fluid, is just trying to set up "planned obsolescence". All moving parts have a break-in period. I recommend the first change of engine oil and filter after just the first few hundred miles, and transmission oil and pickup filter screen after the first couple thousand miles. Once the parts have bedded in, change regularly, and drive for 300,000+ miles! The only recommendation I have, is to make absolutely sure you use the right grade of transmission fluid. You have a little more latitude with engine oil, just make sure the weight and API classification is right for the engine.
BMW dealership in Maryland, refuse to change my transmission fluid, stating lifetime fluid. Would only service transmission if I had a known problem or issue. Looks like they only want to change out the whole physical transmission (high profit). Do not want to change the T fluid because it is such as difficult and complicated process. PS I had to take back my BMW car to get the wheels re-balanced, after paying $109 for wheel rotation and balance. My front wheels were shaking my crazy! 😳
Even though BMW says you never have to change it I always change my manual transmission fluid 5000 miles ago I'd never believe it that it will last as long as I drive the car or that I'll last as long as the car exist. Keep it up dean with this stuff
If anyone reading this believe the lifetime transmission oil bullshit, at least make sure your transmission oil level is right
Correct indeed NOTHING on a mechanical and moving part is LIFETIME
@@BMWDoctor when I bought my 330d the gm transmission was very lazy, new filter + new oil (old one was like engine oil) and the transmission works like new
Hello, I recently purchased a 2006 325I with an automatic transmission and less than 16,000 original miles. The car was manufactured and purchased by the original owner in 2015. The car is now approximately 16 years old. I have well-documented maintenance records primarily concerning oil changes and brake fluid flushes. The BMW dealership told me the transmission fluid was good for 100,000 miles. However, I agree with what you stated in the video. Should I flush my transmission and replace the filter now? Or, should I wait until 50,000 miles?
Oil degrade slowly within years, do change the oil with Oil Pan using original parts from Manufacturer
Great video Dean, as usual.
A friend of mine recently purchased a 2020 dodge ram, I looked under, to my surprise I find a ZF slush box, glad I got into serving them.
See my video on the 6hp26 valve body tear down and upgrade, also see my video on servicing the 8hp45, loaded with great information and U.S parts sources.
Most Chrysler products have zf tranny
Great vid mate, thank you for clearing this subject up
Hello Dean, I have a 550i 2006/2007 with 35.000 miles driven. I've never felt any problems or a change in the gearbox, I'm just worried about changing because the car is over 15 years old. big fan from Brazil.
I was going to ask you about this but you answered it even before that, thanks so as far as I understood you have to do a gearbox flush if the oil is been in there for long I have bought a E60 530D with 200k miles and I think I would need a gearbox flush as I don't know if the oil was changed in it could you make a video how to do the gearbox oil change properly on high mileage cars?
My recommendation is not to flush, but rather, drain and clean the pan, replace the pickup filter screen. Drive it for a while, just to see if you actually need to spend the money on a new solenoid block. sometimes, replacing the pickup filter restores flow through the oil pump, allowing proper pressure to the valve body and solenoids, restoring proper shifting.
My zf trans is in the hospital at the moment 😢 she’s 250k miles old. I hope she comes out in a better condition.
Dean. I need your advice if you please. My car has done 30k km. I have experienced some kind of a jump while shifting on sport mode from 4 to 5, but its very rare. I am planning to change the fluid but shall i change the solenoids also? Thanks a lot!
Just changed mine... gm gearbox range rover.. oil was completely knackered
why they make a simple ''change of fluid...'' , require a change of a gearbox pan and gasket as well....doesnt that just increase cost? frigging BMW ATF fluid n filter plus oil pan change in my country costs $800 bucks [ $600 usd ]
Dean... I will be changing my tranny fluid/filter this weekend... symptoms on acceleration... RPM’s go up, BUT the car doesn’t move (only on Drive). If I accelerate SLOWLY, It might start gaining momentum... No codes
I stopped driving the car and hope it’s just low on tranny fluid 🤞🏼
Good man bro dont worry change it and it will be good to go again
I thought ZF said you should reuse the oil after a certain point, and just change the filter?!
GM auto gearbox I had in a e46 320d touring was pure shite! The ZF gearbox are very good.
Thanks Dr, excellent info. Subscribed 👍
Hi I have a bmw x5 e70 2007 3.0d the car has been plugged on diagnostics and it came up with gearbox fluid low. I'm in 2 minds whether to have it done as i do notice the odd jerking between 2nd to 3rd gear and sometimes whining coming from the gear box what do you recommend. Any advice would be very appreciated xx
Anyone you would recommend for the job? I'm looking for someone to teach me how to do servicing etc on my bmw 320d 2012 F31. Do you do training days?
I have a bmw 328xi e92 n51 with a gm transmission i changed it back in 2018 the fluids filters and only this year i tunned my ECU and transmission updated should i change my transmission fluids again just to be safe ? i believe i had 168 thousand kms back then and now im in 192 thousand kms
Thanks' for explaining the lifetime 'MYTH'. I now understand the situation better. (PS GREAT VIDEOS)
Hi Dean,
Asked other day about the Fuel Tank Gas filter on my E46 and E90 the other day, Appreciated your response but managed to check that out yet due to the weather but just seen this about the gearbox. Mine are both M47 2.0 diesel 6 speed Manual Gearbox. The E46 126k had since 82k so doubt gearbox oil been changed and the E90 had from new and on 57k so I know that's not been done. Is it more of a straight forward job on the Manual Gearboxes or are they still dodgy to change the fluids? As my E90 I've had off the road for last 2 years using the E46 as my daily but want to put it back on road soon, before I do want to change EVERYTHING on it even though full service 2k ago as had to have a new turbo at 55k on the E90! Mitsubishi shite.. anyway had full service all fluids and filters but bit gearbox. So was thinking of doing this on both tbh. Is it advisable to change the manual gearbox oil or leave as is? I didn't even know it was a dodgy subject/risky issue, or is that just on the auto boxes? Was even considering attempting it myself but having watched this I just shit myself and thought again on it..
Any advice would be great mate!
Also when I put my E90 M47 manual diesel back on the road it's sat I started for 2+years. Any suggestions on pre-start up procedure like adding any additional oil anywhere changing any belts or anything like that prior to the first start!? Possibly even whether the full service would be wise before even starting it or am I over thinking it.. eg. Should j just stick half a tank of diesel in with some diesel fuel system cleaner and new battery and fire it up and not worry about oiling priming anything or whatever (was just concerned incase any moisture ingressed into the cylinders from condensation that could cause any piston or cylinder damage if something else might need to be done.. again having had it from new ALREADY had to replace the turbo with an uprated one and only on 57k I don't want to blow the engine on start up after 2 years.
So any advice on this and regards the 6speed manual gearbox fluid on each much appreciated mate.
Ps. Another great video Dean, thanks!
change the oil and filter together with fuel and air filter and do your transmission oil on the E90
which transmission fluid should i use for the n52 e90 328xi
Do a POV drive in your M5
Done it many times already bro i do have a plan with that though even better then a POV but I will do it for you as you requested it :)
Ok, which fluid do you recommend for us to use on zf gearbox’s here in America. I have an bmw e66.
Hey boss can you put a Manual back in a prior automatic 2004 E83 x3 .... and can’t I just put a damn b n m speed shifter like I had when I was twenty lol I joke of course ... what is best route for transmission . Replace it ? Do the valve body? I did fluid replace meant and find it still not engaging properly plus went to a brass transfer gear in actuator ... easy put together . Such a weeee lil gear ...
I changed my transmission fluid and the car drives much better.
how was it before you changed it? Was your accelerating slow? I’m tempting to change the tranny fluids since i have no documentation about the tranny fluids being changed....
Hello guys. Planning on becoming a member in the next couple of weeks. Planning on buying e60 520d. Any tips. Not fussed if it is msport or not. Bumpers are easy to buy so can change. Not a fan of mv2 or spider (cracks) so type 3 schnitzer. Apart from the cheap mods bmw doctor has mentioned, anything you guys have thought of? Is a portable device needed? Never had a car that needs a device to regularly maintain it :(
don't buy 520D go for 525D,530D,535D
Dean, im over in Spain with a LHD, 2006, X5, auto.
I removed the plastic cover under the gearbox and see there is a 17mm hex, which i believe is the fill, and a smaller (8 ??) Hex which is the drain on the bottom of the gearbox sump.
But im shiting myself to touch the fill hex as i dont understand how it works ??
I need someone to reasure me, explain to me how it works. 😁
Should I change mine 120k miles on F32
Do you have any experience with the xHP flash tool on BMW's with the ZF gearboxes? I've only heard good things about it especially after a full gearbox service.
Nope I don't but I would advise against using it thats my two cents for what its worth if I never heard of it its for a reason
Helllppp X5 e53 not moving when in gear no faults on ista no clunking from anywhere small leak on rear diff but that's it suggestions please .🤔🤷🤦
Hi bmw doc do you have a shop I think I need my mini r56 automatic transmission fluid changed
Great video man
Thanks bro I appreciate you commenting
Loving the shave btw
Thanks bro lol
Is the transfer case the front differential? Or is it something separate from the differentials?
Separate.
my dealer changed me fluid with no issues.
What country and out of warranty? How much did you pay and say to them?
How much do you charge for an E60 key? The cassette type.
What’s wrong with yours my friend
@@BMWDoctor I just have one and could use a spare. I saw that you can program them?
Good one again Dean
Thanks again!
I don't believed the lifetime fluid. I changed my every 40000 km. Preventive is always better than cure.
Has it given you any issues?
Damm bro great video I was just thinking about this the last few days, I bought a 08 328xi e92 , last year 82,xxx miles don't know if it was changed prior, should I do it
You can always check the fluid, I did on my e90 at 140k miles and it came out red so that means it’s been done before. I’d have to assume at 80k it hasn’t been done yet but doesn’t hurt to peep
@@rafekruse7734 ok thanks , if the fluids black should I change it 🤞
@@stevet8607 yes if it’s black
I changed mine at 80k miles my 6hpZF on my E92 335i
Hi Dean. I've recently emailed you regarding the sos call system failure that you did a video on sometime ago. Could you get back to me please as I'd like it coded out on my car.
Kind regards,
Nick
Nooby here.I have 06 325i with 57k mileage..should I change the fluid?
YES
Trans malfunction on my e60 would a trans fluid and filter change fix it ?
My e53 would get a gearbox fault but now since fluid and filter and sleeves changed no more problems
Is not yours just stop doing it😂😂😂
I will say though years ago I used to work at a shop here where I live and we had a customer that every 3000 Miles put $20 in a jar and believe it or not the car that he was driving had almost 300,000 miles on it and the original Engine with the original oil and I thought that was completely insane but it kept going
wow
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