E60 Transmission oil flush?
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Originally Posted by GP550iSport' post='1038907' date='Oct 23 2009, 12:22 PM
Just spoke to my SA at my local dealership and strongly recommended against changing the fluid before 6yrs or 100K. He said that they will do it but will put in writing that they are not liable if the transmission fails after the change and customer is responsible.
Do this sound right? It sounds a little outlandish to me.
Do this sound right? It sounds a little outlandish to me.
Raj
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Originally Posted by timsvulcan' post='1038889' date='Oct 23 2009, 12:05 PM
How do you go about getting the old fluid out of the torque converter so that you can get a complete change?????
. I probably got about 60-65% this time, next time it increase the average to 90% or so.Raj
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1038926' date='Oct 23 2009, 12:54 PM
I used to put in 15k miles/yr on my 911. My driving was limited from around May to the beginning of November and I practically lived in that car. I really wanted to enjoy the car and not just look at it in the garage. Anyway, I used to change the oil and transmission fluid before putting it away in the winter and then do it again in the spring when I woke her up. So, to summarize, I changed the tranny fluid twice per year and I changed the oil and filter 4 times a year (6 month span). If people can't afford that, then they shouldn't be driving a Porsche or BMW in the first place.
Raj
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Originally Posted by 968turboS' post='1038942' date='Oct 23 2009, 12:15 PM
I plan to do a 2nd change to get my averages up . I probably got about 60-65% this time, next time it increase the average to 90% or so.
Raj
. I probably got about 60-65% this time, next time it increase the average to 90% or so.Raj
Any thoughts on the Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF? The product description claims it is compatible with Shell M1375.4 used in the current ZF 6 speed transmissions. Can that be used as replacement for OEM oil?
Here is the link to the PDF:
http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_inter...ds_ImportMV.pdf
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Originally Posted by StasGS4' post='1038957' date='Oct 24 2009, 01:33 AM
Raj,
Any thoughts on the Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF? The product description claims it is compatible with Shell M1375.4 used in the current ZF 6 speed transmissions. Can that be used as replacement for OEM oil?
Here is the link to the PDF:
http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_inter...ds_ImportMV.pdf
Any thoughts on the Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF? The product description claims it is compatible with Shell M1375.4 used in the current ZF 6 speed transmissions. Can that be used as replacement for OEM oil?
Here is the link to the PDF:
http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_inter...ds_ImportMV.pdf
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I wouldn't use anything that isn't on ZF's list. I've attached the most recent list from their site (10/1/09). Why not just use the ATF-1 (Pentosin) from RM European for $16 per litre? It's the OEM fluid and it's fairly cheap...
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Originally Posted by rictor' post='1038971' date='Oct 23 2009, 01:49 PM
I wouldn't use anything that isn't on ZF's list. I've attached the most recent list from their site (10/1/09). Why not just use the ATF-1 (Pentosin) from RM European for $16 per litre? It's the OEM fluid and it's fairly cheap...
I wouldn't chance it. BTW, this place sells the same Pentosin ATF1 for less than $10. I didn't buy it from them but read this elsewhere.
http://www.worldimpex.com/
Good luck.
Raj
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Originally Posted by rictor' post='1038971' date='Oct 23 2009, 12:49 PM
I wouldn't use anything that isn't on ZF's list. I've attached the most recent list from their site (10/1/09). Why not just use the ATF-1 (Pentosin) from RM European for $16 per litre? It's the OEM fluid and it's fairly cheap...
Yes, I am always a big fan of everything OEM too. Unfortunately ZF Lifeguarg Fluid 6 and Pentosin ATF 1 are not available in local stores. Well, I guess I can always order on line, however, a quick comparison of the physical properties of Castrol and Pentosin reveals that Castrol is a better fluid.
Viscosity Index: Castrol-200, Pentosin-171 (higher is better)
Kinematic Viscosity at 100?C: Castrol-8.0, Pentosin-7.6
Kinematic Viscosity at 40?C: Castrol-36.6, Pentosin-38.0
Pour point: Castrol-(-48?C), Pentosin-(-51?C) (lower is better)
Density: Castrol-858 kg/cu.m, Pentosin-850 kg/cu.m
Any mechanical engineers or other technical experts that can shine in on this comparison?
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Originally Posted by rictor' post='1038971' date='Oct 23 2009, 01:49 PM
I wouldn't use anything that isn't on ZF's list. I've attached the most recent list from their site (10/1/09). Why not just use the ATF-1 (Pentosin) from RM European for $16 per litre? It's the OEM fluid and it's fairly cheap...
Thanks a bunch.