E60 Transmission oil flush?
10-20-2009, 02:04 PM
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My current mileage is at 75k. My logic is that BMW says to change it at 100k, old school says to change it at 60k. With all this new technology and better fluids, I would split it right in the middle. In my case, no point in waiting till 80k because I already have all the parts and it's only going to get colder in the NE so might as well get it out of the way now than to wait till 80k.
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10-20-2009, 02:12 PM
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OFF TOPIC - but this is a great thread. I want to see/hear about you guys that do change it. Add a how to in the DIY section.
Yup. Turning a ratchet with numb fingers really really sucks.
Originally Posted by 968turboS' post='1036924' date='Oct 20 2009, 03:04 PM
and it's only going to get colder in the NE
10-20-2009, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by brianstash' post='1036905' date='Oct 20 2009, 05:41 PM
I too own a 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 currently with 150k miles on it. Excellent car except for the crappy paint and the fact that today it's only worth $1000. Other than that GREAT CAR!
Now... should I really change the tranny fluid on my 2004 530i after 6 years and 80,000 miles?
Now... should I really change the tranny fluid on my 2004 530i after 6 years and 80,000 miles?
10-20-2009, 05:51 PM
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I was told from a BMW mechanic that you don't replace the fluid in the trannys, they are maintenance free for the lifetime. Strange I would be told this. I called today to enquire about the costs to change.
10-20-2009, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by anand_rahim' post='1036562' date='Oct 20 2009, 11:18 PM
According to this link, it looks like the pan has a drain bolt on it already. Obviously if you want to change the filter while you're at it, you need to replace the pan. Is it possible to just change the fluid without changing the entire pan?
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Number/Tran...F_CE04B7F6.aspx
I realize you should change the filter, but if you wanted to temporarily change the oil could it be done?
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Number/Tran...F_CE04B7F6.aspx
I realize you should change the filter, but if you wanted to temporarily change the oil could it be done?
10-20-2009, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='1036619' date='Oct 21 2009, 12:30 AM
The lexus IS needs oil changes ever 5K and if you do it "right" with all their inspection its $250 a pop every $5K miles. I know I owned one.
10-20-2009, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by brianstash' post='1036905' date='Oct 21 2009, 05:41 AM
I too own a 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 currently with 150k miles on it. Excellent car except for the crappy paint and the fact that today it's only worth $1000. Other than that GREAT CAR!
Now... should I really change the tranny fluid on my 2004 530i after 6 years and 80,000 miles?
Now... should I really change the tranny fluid on my 2004 530i after 6 years and 80,000 miles?
I would change it if you planning to keep it for a long time
10-20-2009, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by or_550i' post='1036930' date='Oct 21 2009, 06:12 AM
OFF TOPIC - but this is a great thread. I want to see/hear about you guys that do change it. Add a how to in the DIY section.
Yup. Turning a ratchet with numb fingers really really sucks.
Yup. Turning a ratchet with numb fingers really really sucks.
also don't have a place to jack it up to change it
10-20-2009, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JW-BENZ' post='1037093' date='Oct 21 2009, 09:51 AM
I was told from a BMW mechanic that you don't replace the fluid in the trannys, they are maintenance free for the lifetime. Strange I would be told this. I called today to enquire about the costs to change.
if BMW say it is maintenance free.
like all moving parts, there is ware and tear and the oil will be think and black.
also you will loss some mpg over time if not changing oil. The gearbox will not shift that smooth.
That is why I change my, it was not change gear smooth