First oil change. Yuk

[Jarhed1964]

Originally Posted by smassey321

Was 5 quarts enough? I thought it took more.

Does your transmission slam in to 1st when shifting manually between 1 -2 2 - 1 while stopped? I just fixed this on our 325i by resetting the adaptions w/ ISTA.

Bought TWO 5qt jugs. Put in the exact capacity as stated in the book. 2.1 gallons or 8 Litres.

I don't typically shift manually. It slams sometimes into first when coming off a light. All I have to do is take my foot off the brake and BAM! Then other times, it's just fine.

Just ordered this. It will be here Friday.

oem ZF Transmission Oil Pan Filter Kit & 6-Liter's ZF Lifeguard 6 Trans Fluid | eBay

Also ordered a valve cover gasket set from Bavauto. Wanted to know if you guys had also done the rest of the gaskets and seals in there? Valve cover gasket, eccentric shaft sensor gasket, and VANOS solenoid gaskets and Spark Plug Tube seal?

[bmrboi2]

Originally Posted by Jarhed1964

oem ZF Transmission Oil Pan Filter Kit & 6-Liter's ZF Lifeguard 6 Trans Fluid | eBay

Also ordered a valve cover gasket set from Bavauto. Wanted to know if you guys had also done the rest of the gaskets and seals in there? Valve cover gasket, eccentric shaft sensor gasket, and VANOS solenoid gaskets and Spark Plug Tube seal?

Oil pan and oil cooler/ filter housing gaskets are common on this as well. The car doesnt really have any vanos issues that I know of, they are most likely triggered by another issue.

[Jarhed1964]

Originally Posted by bmrboi2

Oil pan and oil cooler/ filter housing gaskets are common on this as well. The car doesnt really have any vanos issues that I know of, they are most likely triggered by another issue.

Yep, oil filter housing gasket is next. Had to do it on both E39's, my wife's E60. Not a massive job, just a pita. Never had to do an oil cooler (none in that spot on the M54 or M52/TU), so this will be a first.

[smassey321]

Originally Posted by Jarhed1964

Bought TWO 5qt jugs. Put in the exact capacity as stated in the book. 2.1 gallons or 8 Litres.

I don't typically shift manually. It slams sometimes into first when coming off a light. All I have to do is take my foot off the brake and BAM! Then other times, it's just fine.

Just ordered this. It will be here Friday.

oem ZF Transmission Oil Pan Filter Kit & 6-Liter's ZF Lifeguard 6 Trans Fluid | eBay

Also ordered a valve cover gasket set from Bavauto. Wanted to know if you guys had also done the rest of the gaskets and seals in there? Valve cover gasket, eccentric shaft sensor gasket, and VANOS solenoid gaskets and Spark Plug Tube seal?

Sorry. Did not notice the TWO jugs . When you have your valve cover off, check your timing chain cover bolts. I was surprised to find 2 of mine broken. N52 broken timing chain cover bolt under chain guide - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

[BustedKnuckles]

Originally Posted by Jarhed1964

Bought TWO 5qt jugs. Put in the exact capacity as stated in the book. 2.1 gallons or 8 Litres.

I don't typically shift manually. It slams sometimes into first when coming off a light. All I have to do is take my foot off the brake and BAM! Then other times, it's just fine.

Just ordered this. It will be here Friday.

oem ZF Transmission Oil Pan Filter Kit & 6-Liter's ZF Lifeguard 6 Trans Fluid | eBay

Also ordered a valve cover gasket set from Bavauto. Wanted to know if you guys had also done the rest of the gaskets and seals in there? Valve cover gasket, eccentric shaft sensor gasket, and VANOS solenoid gaskets and Spark Plug Tube seal?

If you are doing the valve covers I would replace everything else while you are in there. Dont want something to leak shortly down the road and have to tear into it again. All of the gaskets/seals you stated above should be replaced. They are fairly cheap and easy to do.

[Jarhed1964]

Originally Posted by BustedKnuckles

If you are doing the valve covers I would replace everything else while you are in there. Dont want something to leak shortly down the road and have to tear into it again. All of the gaskets/seals you stated above should be replaced. They are fairly cheap and easy to do.

You are probably right. I also might go ahead and replace the eccentric shaft sensor while I'm at it. I've heard a few stories of it's failure.

[BustedKnuckles]

Well, if the eccentric sensor is the same as the V8, it's an over $500 sensor. Not exactly a "preventative maintenance" item. They are malfunction prone but it could last a good long time too. Might consider just doing all the gaskets and seals and keep your fingers crossed on the sensor.

[Jarhed1964]

Originally Posted by BustedKnuckles

Well, if the eccentric sensor is the same as the V8, it's an over $500 sensor. Not exactly a "preventative maintenance" item. They are malfunction prone but it could last a good long time too. Might consider just doing all the gaskets and seals and keep your fingers crossed on the sensor.

Actually found an OEM (Not OE) from VDO for $159. Out of stock now, but if I could find it once, I will likely find it again. Brand new, BTW.