Leaky Step
12-17-2006, 09:22 AM
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Soooo... I had my car lifted yesterday to do some minor repair on the front bumper; wife, M-Tech front bumper, concrete parking block 
I saw some oil residue under the transmission oil pan. It looked as if it just began to leak, has not dripped on the floor yet. The car is an '06 and has 7600 relatively easy driven miles. Should I wait, or should I take it in sor service right away? Anyone with similar experience? Thanks.
I saw some oil residue under the transmission oil pan. It looked as if it just began to leak, has not dripped on the floor yet. The car is an '06 and has 7600 relatively easy driven miles. Should I wait, or should I take it in sor service right away? Anyone with similar experience? Thanks.
12-18-2006, 09:35 AM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Sport Pkg, 6MT
Today, the dealer found the transmission oil pan is leaky again, after 2 months (2000 miles) of pan and gasket replacement...
I am concerned...
I am concerned...
12-18-2006, 02:42 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525i : Alpine White, Steptronic, Black Interior with Amethyst Leather & Popular Grain Brown, 17" 122-Style Rims, Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Advanced A/C, Sports Steering Wheel, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Extended Lighting Package, PDC, Sliding Armrest, Bus Navi, Hi-Fi Sound System (MP3 DVDs), CD Changer, Rear Sunshades..
MODS:M-tech front bumper, Painted Grill, Installed Aux-In, Garage Door Opener (Overhead Compartement), ///M Steering wheel, Wood hand brake trim, Wood gear-shift lever. 35% Tint all around..
Got, ACS Roof Spoiler, but not installed..
do you know how the dealer fixed it the first time.... i hope he did something differtent this time...
12-18-2006, 07:20 PM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Sport Pkg, 6MT
The first time they replaced transmission fuid pan and gasket, and refill fluid of course. I know the technician was very careful to make sure it's done right.
That's why I am concerned when I am told it leaks again.
That's why I am concerned when I am told it leaks again.
12-19-2006, 08:58 AM
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Thanks for the replies. Looks like I won't have time to take it in until after new year. Another thing I found was that the car was not lifted at the lift points at least one time by the same dealership, so looks like I'll be dealer shopping too. And I guess I'll have some real fun in the mean time! 
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