Transmission fluid change

Looks like I'll be doing this too then...

I have an Alpina Roadster, says the fluid never needs to be changed, but seems this is not entirely true! I changed the trans fluid on my last car 3 times and it kept it fresh, which is why I was interested in doing the job :thumbsup:
 
I've been searching near and far and cant find any how to for changing the fluid. I'm assuming the yellow circled plug is the drain and the blue is the fill plug, but how do you actually get the fluid into the box? I've heard of needing some kind of pump, and the car has to be level. Also, have any of you added any additives? Any advice is greatly appreciated! :driving:
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One thing to do is to make sure the filler bolt comes off before you empty the oil out!

On my MR2 i used to use a length of 0.5" tubing and a funnel and fill from the top of the engine bay, once I'd poked the tube into the fill area. If you can get the car on ramps you may be able to fill direct, not sure though as I've not got on my hands and knees yet. Not sure about pumps but sure they'd work...
 
Yes, the lower one (in yellow) is the drain plug.

As leon says, make SURE you can loosen the fill plug before you start draining.

As for getting the new fluid in the transmission, you will need a pump or some other way to get it in... There are several types and makes.

No additives. Just straight fluid out of the bottle. Fill until you get fluid out of the fill hole.
 
has anyone used Castrol SMX S 75w-85?

It's readily available in the UK in units of 1litre

However, word from Opieoils.co.uk is Fuchs Titan Sintofluid SAE 75w-80 is stock oil.
 
Any one have any idea/info on what this should cost,in the uk/by an independant garage,using either redln or bmw stuff?
cheers :driving:
 
Hoping to source the oil asap and do the job on the weekend.

Can someone advise on how much oil i'll need? I have a 2005 3.0.

Also...... while i'm at it, what about the differential? What oil should i use? and how much to order?

One more for luck........... any recommendations as to where to order from in the UK?

Cheers,

Andy
 
Just wanted to give my feedback on the transmission fluid change...

I read this forum as I had a clunky 1st-2nd gear change. decided to change the gearbox oil despite it being lifetime fluid.

I ordered the MTF-LT-2 fluid from the local dealer. £105!! ouch! only comes in 5litres. The gearbox uses 1.2l so i've got 3.8l if anyone wanted to buy it (im based in southend, essex).

Paid a local independent £30 to change it over for me.

It's def made a difference to the gear change. Maybe a 20% improvement.

Sometimes 1st doesn't want to slip in, and have to put it back neutral, lift the clutch, and then try again. normally goes in ok after that.
This doesn't happen often though. maybe 1 in 25 attempts.

2nd gear always clunks in. No problem at speed though, flies through smoothly.

I guess the gearbox/clutch is designed to be driven hard.

anyway, hope this helps.

I've got 2004 3.0i
 
Sorry also digging up an old post. the guys who look after my car told me also that it was a lifetime oil. there is a magnet part inside the gearbox to catch metal particle that float about.

Is it actually worth doing or is it asking for throuble. The M used a ZF box I think.
 
ChawenHalo said:
Sorry also digging up an old post. the guys who look after my car told me also that it was a lifetime oil. there is a magnet part inside the gearbox to catch metal particle that float about.

Is it actually worth doing or is it asking for throuble. The M used a ZF box I think.
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I done mine a few weeks back

The gear changes are a lot less notchy now

So I would say defiantly worth it

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Do the transmission and differential plugs have a washer? If so, are they re-usable or would they be replaced when the fluid is changed?
 
tomotomotomo said:
Do the transmission and differential plugs have a washer? If so, are they re-usable or would they be replaced when the fluid is changed?
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They have a seal in the plug

I replaced the whole plug as it was a couple of quid at bmw


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Adam D said:
Looking forward to getting mine changed tomorrow albeit for the BMW MT-2 fluid, fingers crossed it smooths out the notchyness a little. :thumbsup:
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90k on my auto & smooth as you like . in fact way better than DSG gearbox on mrs w's golf
have you tried "resetting" the gearbox ?
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411543
 
mr wilks said:
Adam D said:
Looking forward to getting mine changed tomorrow albeit for the BMW MT-2 fluid, fingers crossed it smooths out the notchyness a little. :thumbsup:
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90k on my auto & smooth as you like . in fact way better than DSG gearbox on mrs w's golf
have you tried "resetting" the gearbox ?
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411543
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My 3.0 had a manual gearbox, the later spec oil/new oil did help the shifting though.


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I just put in 70w80 MTL G-4 into the z less that 1000 miles ago. I see everyone is recommending D4 ATF is the 70w80 ok or should i change it to the D4 as soon as possible?
 
Bumping an old thread as I fancy changing the oil in my 07 3.0si - what would people recommend getting? This first got asked 10 years ago so not sure if the recommendations have changed!
 
Well assuming it's manual I had my transmission oil changed in my manual 3.0Si in 2017 and the ex-Sytner Indy put "MTF LT2" in it, which Google suggests is 75W80.

Or you could look at Opie Oils website.
 
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