Flushing ATF

[simidaiji]

Hi guys,

Wondering if changing ATF require to change the oil pan? Any advise?

 

[jasonmaxima]

Re: Flushing ATF

????

changing auto transmission fluid gotta change car's oil pan??

what is your ws mechanic telling you?

 

[wt_know]

Re: Flushing ATF

Hi guys,

Wondering if changing ATF require to change the oil pan? Any advise?

it is highly recommended
i think for 320i the filter and pan is 2-in-1 so must change

 

[simidaiji]

Re: Flushing ATF

it is highly recommended
i think for 320i the filter and pan is 2-in-1 so must change

I suppose E60 LCI is the same?

 

[simidaiji]

Re: Flushing ATF

????

changing auto transmission fluid gotta change car's oil pan??

what is your ws mechanic telling you?

He said the filter is together with the oil pan.

 

[Meek]

Re: Flushing ATF

Saw the oil pan/filter yesterday. Plasticky.

 

[simidaiji]

Re: Flushing ATF

Saw the oil pan/filter yesterday. Plasticky.

Ya...saw it on oemparts and its not cheap usd295

 

[unfit]

Re: Flushing ATF

I suppose E60 LCI is the same?

My E60 Lci done at R2D only change ATF plus protectant only...

Nothing else Liao...

 

[simidaiji]

Re: Flushing ATF

My E60 Lci done at R2D only change ATF plus protectant only...

Nothing else Liao...

i suppose you are doing this flush to minimize the jerking issues?

 

[unfit]

Re: Flushing ATF

i suppose you are doing this flush to minimize the jerking issues?

No jerk...just the 80k km ATF change due...

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Flushing ATF

Recommend change the filter, fluid and clean the pan / magnets..........and there's a proper way to refill the fluid. Google for more info.

 

[R2D]

Re: Flushing ATF

Please watch what you recommend, too much new ATF at one go can also damage the transmission. The seals within the gearbox can pop off when too much new fluid is introduced into an old gearbox.

Are you going to assume full responsibility if you instruct the workshop to drop as much of the old oil as possible? I suppose the usual response would be " how come after you change the gearbox oil my gearbox start to leak?"

What some people can get away with does not mean all can get away... I am not trying to flame anyone or any site. Just trying to make sure the other side of the story is told.

 

[Meek]

Re: Flushing ATF

Can you explain a bit on how the seals will pop off when the new atf is used? Wondering.

 

[seanskye]

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Please watch what you recommend, too much new ATF at one go can also damage the transmission. The seals within the gearbox can pop off when too much new fluid is introduced into an old gearbox.

Are you going to assume full responsibility if you instruct the workshop to drop as much of the old oil as possible? I suppose the usual response would be " how come after you change the gearbox oil my gearbox start to leak?"

What some people can get away with does not mean all can get away... I am not trying to flame anyone or any site. Just trying to make sure the other side of the story is told.

Thanks bro. Might need your help, having a tricky situation with the valve cover gaskets now. Towed/drove back to the $^#]%* agent 4 times this week.

 

[Wh0cArEs]

Re: Flushing ATF

Please watch what you recommend, too much new ATF at one go can also damage the transmission. The seals within the gearbox can pop off when too much new fluid is introduced into an old gearbox.

Are you going to assume full responsibility if you instruct the workshop to drop as much of the old oil as possible? I suppose the usual response would be " how come after you change the gearbox oil my gearbox start to leak?"

What some people can get away with does not mean all can get away... I am not trying to flame anyone or any site. Just trying to make sure the other side of the story is told.

This is very true... some call this gearbox shock or something to that effect.

Usually, any decent workshop will probably recommend to re-use part of the old ATF (can't recall is it 1/2 or 2/3) with the rest being new ATF to prevent gearbox shock.

 

[seanskye]

Re: Flushing ATF

This is very true... some call this gearbox shock or something to that effect.

Usually, any decent workshop will probably recommend to re-use part of the old ATF (can't recall is it 1/2 or 2/3) with the rest being new ATF to prevent gearbox shock.

Looks like many workshops in SG are indecent then. Any rules against blacklisting workshops with f'ed up workmanship that need you to go back 4 times to redo a simple replacement?

 

[Wh0cArEs]

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Looks like many workshops in SG are indecent then. Any rules against blacklisting workshops with f'ed up workmanship that need you to go back 4 times to redo a simple replacement?

erm, you might wanna refer this to CASE.

You changed 100% of the ATF?

 

[seanskye]

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erm, you might wanna refer this to CASE.

You changed 100% of the ATF?

ATF not me, it was another bro. Mine was a simple leak.

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Flushing ATF

Please watch what you recommend, too much new ATF at one go can also damage the transmission. The seals within the gearbox can pop off when too much new fluid is introduced into an old gearbox.

Are you going to assume full responsibility if you instruct the workshop to drop as much of the old oil as possible? I suppose the usual response would be " how come after you change the gearbox oil my gearbox start to leak?"

What some people can get away with does not mean all can get away... I am not trying to flame anyone or any site. Just trying to make sure the other side of the story is told.

Yup. Remembered mine had the fluid changed first .......

 

[Meek]

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Yup. Remembered mine had the fluid changed first .......

Did it leak?