After Trans oil Change/harsh downshift now

[Attacking Mid]

I have used the Maxlife fluid in several non-BMW cars and since my E53 didn't originally come with Dex VI, I decided to use the ML because it was economical and I THOUGHT it was slightly MORE viscous. It's actually very slightly LESS viscous than Dex VI. I don't know how it compares to the ZF fluid.

I don't know what to think about Nathan. I've watched several of his videos and appreciate him most of the time, but sometimes he'll make me cringe with his methods! He's got his opinions on stuff, like all of us, but I certainly wouldn't take his advice as gospel. Just my $0.02

AM.

[Effduration]

Originally Posted by Attacking Mid

I don't know what to think about Nathan. I've watched several of his videos and appreciate him most of the time, but sometimes he'll make me cringe with his methods! He's got his opinions on stuff, like all of us, but I certainly wouldn't take his advice as gospel. Just my $0.02

AM.

+1 on this.

I am glad Nathan is producing content, but he cuts a lot of corners and with some exception, doesn’t hang on to cars long-term. Several times, work he has done has come back for re-repair. Like head gaskets. He also insists you have to slather the whole valve cover gasket in RTV to get it to seal...False..

I’ve learned as much or more from Ovalbore and 50’s kid...

But the info in this forum is better than all of it.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by Attacking Mid

I don't know what to think about Nathan. I've watched several of his videos and appreciate him most of the time, but sometimes he'll make me cringe with his methods! He's got his opinions on stuff, like all of us, but I certainly wouldn't take his advice as gospel. Just my $0.02

AM.

I agree. Certainly don't take his word as gospel. But another voice with lots of experience adds to the knowledge pool. He uses cheap parts much of the time and has some opinions on various chassis that I don't agree with...

I'll definitely update with my results. Part numbers probably won't help as the n52 e61 530xi uses the 6hp19z while the e53 has the 5hp's pre lci and 6hp26 post lci. Part numbers are unlikely to line up completely.

[andrewwynn]

Good find good share. Many people could beefy from this post.

[crystalworks]

Good news Rockit! Glad you found it. Sucks you had to waste time diagging the trans, but at least you know it's good. Did you change the CSB while in there? And be glad you didn't have a frozen centering sleeve on the driveshaft. That SUCKS!!!

[Rockit]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Good news Rockit! Glad you found it. Sucks you had to waste time diagging the trans, but at least you know it's good. Did you change the CSB while in there? And be glad you didn't have a frozen centering sleeve on the driveshaft. That SUCKS!!!

Thanks...I'm bad with abbreviations..whats is part is a CSB? The shaft and all sleeves bushing were fine. I thought the front trans axle from the transference case rusted-striped out splines you might be referencing.

I'm telling you the thing/worn damper absolutely mimics a trans condition.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by Rockit

I'm telling you the thing/worn damper absolutely mimics a trans condition.

You're right. Absolutely mimics the beginning of a harsh 2 - 1 gear condition. Just had that on my e61. Noticed the guibo was toast while doing the trans work so replaced it at the same time.

CSB = center support bearing. It's a common failure point on German autos. If one really let's go you'll get bad vibration/knocking under acceleration.

[aureliusmax]

Thanks for the tip on the Giubo wear. Mine has some age cracks just on the outside surface, but I'm not sure how this will transmit to any problems. So as preventative maintenance I ordered the
Universal Flex Disc Kit
Assembled By ECS ES#: 2763356

[Rockit]

Originally Posted by aureliusmax

Thanks for the tip on the Giubo wear. Mine has some age cracks just on the outside surface, but I'm not sure how this will transmit to any problems. So as preventative maintenance I ordered the
Universal Flex Disc Kit
Assembled By ECS ES#: 2763356

Smart move!!!

Thanks for the link for the complete kit, will help others.

[andrewwynn]

Center support bearing. Holds the center of the back drive shaft.