Cost of doing a transmission oil change
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The Guardian
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
I do a lot of urban driving, so change at 30k due to a lot of start stop.
I do a lot of urban driving, so change at 30k due to a lot of start stop.
Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
i used to buy the zf transmission oil for me e60 from eng soon and atf filter aka pan and it cost around 200 plus i think. another 150 for labour from a old skool workshop for oil change so total about 400plus. ask pml during my 40k servicing for my 8sp and was quoted 1.2k. the se ask me change outside better lol. pml charging per litre 120 i think... even show me the screen. i ask is 120 for 1 litre or 6 litre lol
i used to buy the zf transmission oil for me e60 from eng soon and atf filter aka pan and it cost around 200 plus i think. another 150 for labour from a old skool workshop for oil change so total about 400plus. ask pml during my 40k servicing for my 8sp and was quoted 1.2k. the se ask me change outside better lol. pml charging per litre 120 i think... even show me the screen. i ask is 120 for 1 litre or 6 litre lol
horrible
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
After mkt oil better or bmw one better?
As I use Motul for engine oil im looking to use Motul ATF.
Motul engine oil really makes e engine damn smooth so im expecting e same for their ATF.
Most importantly, does our 8sp box requires any proprietary oil similar to vw/audi's dsg
After mkt oil better or bmw one better?
As I use Motul for engine oil im looking to use Motul ATF.
Motul engine oil really makes e engine damn smooth so im expecting e same for their ATF.
Most importantly, does our 8sp box requires any proprietary oil similar to vw/audi's dsg
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Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
Use either BMW or ZF oil ...........
Tried after market oil ...... When I monitored the transmission - Too thin - temp goes up. Too thick ..... shifting is weird.
If really want after market than look at the specs of the Motul and the original ATF and see the variance.
Use either BMW or ZF oil ...........
Tried after market oil ...... When I monitored the transmission - Too thin - temp goes up. Too thick ..... shifting is weird.
If really want after market than look at the specs of the Motul and the original ATF and see the variance.
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320i
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
PML SA told me to change ATF at 60k but not more than 70k. MA SA told me they do not recommend changing of ATF but if owner insists, then will need to sign a indemity form against gearbox failure. I wrote to BMW Asia for advice but no reply yet.
PML SA told me to change ATF at 60k but not more than 70k. MA SA told me they do not recommend changing of ATF but if owner insists, then will need to sign a indemity form against gearbox failure. I wrote to BMW Asia for advice but no reply yet.
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
Since PML ok ... Then do it at PML.
Since PML ok ... Then do it at PML.
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320i
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
It is not about where to change the ATF but the advices provided did not make any technical sense. We all know that oil change is always good but why it should not be done after 70km, as advised by PML? MA lagi strange, must sign indemnity form to change ATF. Anyway, I spoke to BMW Asia and they explained that the gearbox is very sensitive to the ATF and as long as the original ATF is used, there is no harm changing the oil at any time but there is no recommendation to change.
Red_Bean_Bun;1075297 said:
It is not about where to change the ATF but the advices provided did not make any technical sense. We all know that oil change is always good but why it should not be done after 70km, as advised by PML? MA lagi strange, must sign indemnity form to change ATF. Anyway, I spoke to BMW Asia and they explained that the gearbox is very sensitive to the ATF and as long as the original ATF is used, there is no harm changing the oil at any time but there is no recommendation to change.
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
BMW defined lifetime is 100k in one of those TIS. The other thing is that any WS is worried about shocking the seals in a GB if the mileage is high.
And they are 2 types of GB - ZF & GM. Hearsay GM has a tendency to give more problems after an atf change. Google that......
BMW defined lifetime is 100k in one of those TIS. The other thing is that any WS is worried about shocking the seals in a GB if the mileage is high.
And they are 2 types of GB - ZF & GM. Hearsay GM has a tendency to give more problems after an atf change. Google that......
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raymondgan
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
Hi guys
After reading this tread, change or not change though?
I am clocking at 76K now, can't decide whether to do it or not.
If change, which workshop can you guys recommend?
Cheers!
Hi guys
After reading this tread, change or not change though?
I am clocking at 76K now, can't decide whether to do it or not.
If change, which workshop can you guys recommend?
Cheers!
canuck78
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
Quite simple, are you going to keep your car for few more years?
If you intend to, by all means go change it as preventative maintenance.
I just did my 2nd ATF flush on e90 at 40-50k km interval with other repairs.
Just make sure your WS that knows bmw and also reset your tranny after ATF change (to tell it you got new ATF fluid).
Any of the sponsor WS listed in here eg. R2D, BVO, etc can do it.
raymondgan;1079370 said:
Quite simple, are you going to keep your car for few more years?
If you intend to, by all means go change it as preventative maintenance.
I just did my 2nd ATF flush on e90 at 40-50k km interval with other repairs.
Just make sure your WS that knows bmw and also reset your tranny after ATF change (to tell it you got new ATF fluid).
Any of the sponsor WS listed in here eg. R2D, BVO, etc can do it.
[email protected]
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Re: Cost of doing a transmission oil change
I checked the ZF office in Singapore and they gave me this contact. Jackson Powertrain. They quoted me $680 excluding taxes as will need about 8 litrs of ATF fluid. The mechanic I spoke to did not specifically say how often to change just said that normal cars should change every 40K.
I checked the ZF office in Singapore and they gave me this contact. Jackson Powertrain. They quoted me $680 excluding taxes as will need about 8 litrs of ATF fluid. The mechanic I spoke to did not specifically say how often to change just said that normal cars should change every 40K.
