DIY ZF 6HP19Z Transmission Drain & Refill
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I replaced the fluid and transmission pan/filter in my 2007 530xiT wagon. Was not difficult. Difference from other postings was need to lower front prop shaft to allow access to fill hole on side of transmission. Not difficult to do. Used RedLine D4. Shifting is now extremely smooth. Done at 65000 miles.
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So TIS lists part #83220142516 for ATF fluid for ZF GA6HP19Z (6HP19)/GA6HP26Z (6HP26)/GA6HP32Z (6HP32) transmissions. And Pentosin ATF1 refers to BMW part #83229407807.
So how come Pentosin ATF1 is compatible??
So how come Pentosin ATF1 is compatible??
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pentosin doesnt actually list itself as being compatible with the oem shell/zf6 fluid spec.
if you're going to spend more money, might as well get the original ZF6 fluid, otherwise get the ford mercon sp if you're on a budget.
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Guys, is this DIY also valid for LCI models? I have started new topic => here <= in order to find some answers. Any thoughts are more than welcome!
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In Nashua (NH), there is a place called "U Do It Auto Works". They rent bay for around $30 per hour.
I just did my trans fluid change in my '06 530i. I did the entire job in 1.75 hours. He billed me $52.
They give you one bay with hoist and access to all the tools they have.
I just did my trans fluid change in my '06 530i. I did the entire job in 1.75 hours. He billed me $52.
They give you one bay with hoist and access to all the tools they have.
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Guys, is this DIY also valid for LCI models? I have started new topic => here <= in order to find some answers. Any thoughts are more than welcome!
BR,
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In Nashua (NH), there is a place called "U Do It Auto Works". They rent bay for around $30 per hour.
I just did my trans fluid change in my '06 530i. I did the entire job in 1.75 hours. He billed me $52.
They give you one bay with hoist and access to all the tools they have.
I just did my trans fluid change in my '06 530i. I did the entire job in 1.75 hours. He billed me $52.
They give you one bay with hoist and access to all the tools they have.
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Nice to see the thread still alive. I have surpassed 50k miles on the Pentosin ATF so it is safe to assume that it is compatible. Have a slow leak towards back of pan, so I will be changing the pan seal shortly.
Nice part is, I now have a 4 post lift. Should make life much easier
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Nice part is, I now have a 4 post lift. Should make life much easier
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Nice to see the thread still alive. I have surpassed 50k miles on the Pentosin ATF so it is safe to assume that it is compatible. Have a slow leak towards back of pan, so I will be changing the pan seal shortly.
Nice part is, I now have a 4 post lift. Should make life much easier
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Regards.
Raj
Nice part is, I now have a 4 post lift. Should make life much easier
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Regards.
Raj
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I've put 20K on the car and it shifts smoothly. I keep the plastic undercover off of the vehicle so I can be proactive should anything come up. The only problem i notice is that when i park nose first on an incline, I get a few drips of tranny fluid coming from the drain hole. I have an extra drain plug on hand with a seal but I'm not near ready to change it out. ALTHOUGH if i had a lift like you, it would probably push me to do it LOL. Thats my next project for my 3rd garage. First I have to raise the tracks, springpad and opener....and of course, replace the cables too!
Good luck.