Transmission Fluid Change DIY

[xloverofny]

Well it seems like the fluid change did not solve my problem. After few months my trany got worst and now its at the shop for a new one... $5000 . Wht kind od problem r I having ?

[Court X3]

Will the VW/Audi oil work for an 2004 X3? About to change mine and will try and get a write up also

[Puddlejumper]

I dropped the pan today and went a step further to get a complete fluid swap to dex-vi. Refilled the pan then I took the lower cooler line loose (return) and fitted a clear tube to the cooler nipple and ran the other end to a gallon milk jug. Started the eng and when the jug filled to my quart line stopped eng and added a new quart to the pan. And so forth until I saw clean fluid in the tube. Reconnect the cooler line and did a final top off with eng running.

[Ghost-Flame]

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[Ghost-Flame]

Originally Posted by Puddlejumper

I dropped the pan today and went a step further to get a complete fluid swap to dex-vi. Refilled the pan then I took the lower cooler line loose (return) and fitted a clear tube to the cooler nipple and ran the other end to a gallon milk jug. Started the eng and when the jug filled to my quart line stopped eng and added a new quart to the pan. And so forth until I saw clean fluid in the tube. Reconnect the cooler line and did a final top off with eng running.

This is a good idea, but it require 2 people. one to monitor and fill the trans oil and one to shut the car off and on. or maybe the jug fills slower than I am thinking.

[yem1]

Just bought a used transmission (GMA5S390RTZ) for my '01 X5 3.0i & am about to get it installed.

Dealer A told me I should use Texaco ETL 8072 B fluid ($18.50 / litre from dealer).

Dealer B says I could get away with Valvoline Dexron 6 full synthethic fluid or Amsoil ATF ($9.75) for vehicles requiring GM Dexron 6.

Can someone pls advise on what way to go? I need to make a decision urgently

[Ghost-Flame]

Go with dealer B ant synthetic that is the dex 6 spec. including Mobil1

[yem1]

Thank you so much Ghost-Flame.

Just spoke to an Amsoil dealer who says the Amsoil Dexron 6 is compatible with my car.

Appreciate the quick response & your time.

[John Galt]

Originally Posted by yem1

Just bought a used transmission (GMA5S390RTZ) for my '01 X5 3.0i & am about to get it installed.

Dealer A told me I should use Texaco ETL 8072 B fluid ($18.50 / litre from dealer).

Dealer B says I could get away with Valvoline Dexron 6 full synthethic fluid or Amsoil ATF ($9.75) for vehicles requiring GM Dexron 6.

Can someone pls advise on what way to go? I need to make a decision urgently

Both GM and BMW say that Texaco ETL 8072 B should not be used in that tranny anymore.

I recently went through this and decided on RedLine D4ATF:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ed-bmw-gm.html

It has been about 9,000 miles and everything is working perfectly.

[John Galt]

Originally Posted by yem1

Just spoke to an Amsoil dealer who says the Amsoil Dexron 6 is compatible with my car.

FYI, Amsoil does not make an ATF that meets the Dexron VI spec. They claim that their Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid is suitable for use in transmissions requiring Dexron VI, but it does not meet the actual spec.