Hi All,

I want to changed my gearbox oil and filter, so I am a bit lost now what oil I should be using as I found one on ebay 10 Liter ATF Getriebe Öl für SHELL M-1375.4/ Automatik Getriebeöl - 10 Liter ATF Getriebe Öl für SHELL M-1375.4/ Automatik Getriebeöl | eBay
just curious will this oil fit my gearbox?

BMW 5'er E60, Automatic/Triptronic, 2004, 520i.

Many Thanks

 

Oil grade standard is SHELL M-1375.4 which you have got right. Change the oil and filer every 40K's, I would recommend ZF lifegaurd 6 or Liqui Moly Top Tec 1800 oil.

 

it is not SHELL oil it is SHELL specs oil called MANNOL. what is putting me off is price 48 EURO for 10 Liters??? I would choose better oil while you are trying to save on oil you can endup rebuilding complete gearbox

 

Well I just cannot find the perfect oil during my search on Ebay for Shell oil it gives me Dexron, I think I might just jump in to car dealer and ask them about gearbox oil prices as I want soon to change filter and oil. Used Dextron oil before and I don't think its a good oil to use.

 

Here is another offer found on Ebay in GB which includes oil and filter together, BMW 5SER E60 E61 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX TRANSMISSION SUMP & ATF MEYLE | eBay As I see it offers MEYLE LIFE GUARD 6 do you think that is any good ?

 

just buy oem oil unless you want to save some $$$


ZF Lifeguard 6 / M 1375.4 Transmission Fluid 1 x 5 ltr | eBay


or this one


ZF Lifeguard 6 Transmission Fluid. 1 Litre. Land Rover, BMW, Jag, Shell M-1375.4 | eBay

 

Have you went to thectsc.com? They sell everything you need for the tranny.

 

Thanks bmwrider2010 I think Ill order that ZF as it seems to be the most recommended oil from all research that I have made.

Many Thanks

 

How much oil would you recommend I should buy? I think there are all together 10 litres, where some of it will stay inside the gearbox not all oil is coming out, not sure how much oil I need to order any suggestions?

 

Check these out:

BMW Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Filter Gasket Drain Plug ZF 217 | eBay

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/200720631642...84.m1439.l2649