Final Check before doing my Tranny oil change x5 4.4

[blaubenz]

Now that my x5 turn 50 (50,000 miles). It finally decide to change the tranny oil. Over time I have read and search to forum. And I am placing my order at my local dealer.

Final check on a few things.

1. The vin on my x5 said I need to use Texaco ETL-8072B. The dealer only sell it at 25L jugs. From my research this is Dexron VI. Can any one please confirm.

2. Do you need an new a new pan gasket? The reason I ask is when I changed the tranny on my Mercedes ML320. I purchase a new pan gasket but end up not using it. Because the old one was made from rubber and it was still good and I reused it (no leaks so fare). Do I need a new one for the bmw? Anyone have any experience with this.

3. The drain bolts are listed in the "How to articles". But Anyone know the torque spec for the pan bolts?

4. I plan to use the filter kit from the dealer $73 ouch.


thanks guys in advance.

[JCL]

You state that you have a 4.4, which has the ZF transmission. I would have expected the Esso LT 71141 fluid spec, not Dexron. Trust the label on your transmission, though.

Yes, you need a new pan gasket.

See the various how to articles posted here for torque specs.

[blaubenz]

hello,

follow up question. The tranny filter "drops" right out when you remove the pan? Just want to confirm. thanks

[HPIA4v2]

Originally Posted by blaubenz

hello,

follow up question. The tranny filter "drops" right out when you remove the pan? Just want to confirm. thanks

Not really, there is a rubber o-ring at the neck of filter that attach to the valve-body which makes fluid tight connection between filter and valve-body. So after you drop the pan, you'll need to pull on the filter down gently. Make sure you put a new O-ring with new filter, don't forget this O-ring!

[RRPhil]

If your engine is the V8 your 5HP24 will have two screws attaching the filter to the valve block. Like the 22 screws that hold on the sump pan these require a TorxT27 driver. The filter screws are tightened to 5Nm and the sump pan screws to 10Nm.

Phil

[HPIA4v2]

Originally Posted by RRPhil

If your engine is the V8 your 5HP24 will have two screws attaching the filter to the valve block. Like the 22 screws that hold on the sump pan these require a TorxT27 driver. The filter screws are tightened to 5Nm and the sump pan screws to 10Nm.

Phil

good thing Phil shows up, I forgot about those two screws but even with them off I need to pull on the filter gently. The important thing is:
- correct fluid type and amount, 5.5 quart Esso LT71141 (for 5HP24 in 4.4i V8)
- O-ring
- torque specs for those screws and screws holding the pan.

Good luck.