Took the x5 to GarageWorks instead

[spamking98]

Hey u guys, i decided to have garageworks do the transmission oil change and filter. They said they would need the car for half a day because the car has to be completely cold. I had already bought the fluid and filter so they said they can use it but lawrence said the pan bolts are one time use? Is this true or bs?

[JCL]

ZF say to replace the Torx bolts that hold the pan on every time. I don't think everyone that has dropped the pan and posted about it on here has done that, but it would be a good idea.

[spamking98]

Thanks jcl, i was worried that i might be getting ripped off....ill keep u guys updated on the status after the repair whether it fixes the slipping or not...

[HEISING]

About 1/4 of the torx bolts in my pan had to be heated with a small torch and carefully drifted loose. I destroyed 3 torx bits in the process. I taught myself some new words while doing this So YES they should be replaced. I bought tougher bolts for the pan and used a small amount of anti-seize.

[dkl]

The filter kit should come with new bolts, if I recalled.

[spamking98]

well u guys, I just got a call from garageworks and they said the fluid change is done and they test drove it and said it drove good... cost me $200 for them to change the fluid and filter but I supplied the fluid and filter so i guess im just paying for labor... ill get the car back today when I get a ride their.. ill keep you guys posted on the outcome.. btw I used the pentosin atf1 for the fluid and spx filtran for the filter but the filter did not come with the pan bolts just the filter/oring/gasket. I was looking around their shop when I dropped off the car and seems like they use pentosin too..

[HEISING]

If you start your X5 in the morning when it is cold and drive it up the road and it makes a clicking sound before it shifts, your tranny fluid is low. It will only do this for the first couple of shifts so listen carefully.