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upallnight

09-13-2016 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by O3X5 (Post 1087705)

the mistake is pointed out in a note later in the video, 7lbs for the pan and 15 for the drain plug is correct.

it's not some random video on the internet, they're a respected company.

Like I said it's your car, take care of it any way that you wish.

upallnight

09-13-2016 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by O3X5 (Post 1087679)

I didn't

Aren't you contradicting yourself? In a previous post you said

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Originally Posted by O3X5 (Post 1087655)

Spec is 140 for temp but I don't have a way to record it so I just let run until it reached operating temp then checked. At that point I added about 1 bottle.

I'm going to recheck it again tonight as I had a leak at the back of the pain from a couple loose bolts so i've lost some fluid.

O3X5	09-14-2016 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by upallnight (Post 1087722)

Aren't you contradicting yourself? In a previous post you said

incorrect. never said I filled it at operating temp, i clearly said I checked it at operating temp.

O3X5	09-14-2016 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by oldskewel (Post 1087706)

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/...pplication.pdf

Thanks for including the PDF from BMW. That might be a better reference than youtube, but maybe not. :dunno:

As I had thought, it references the 30-50C range in there a couple of times, for both ZF and GM AT's.

But I also found this note in there, which makes sense to me, and is actually how I was doing it anyway:
"It is preferred to check the transmission fluid level at 30°C, this way the transmission will hold extra oil versus topping off at 50°C."

And yes, 30*C = 86*F, which might be the shade temperature in many parts of the US right now. Running the car is likely to warm things up from there.

I'm going to look for an infrared gun so I don't have any issues down the line.

upallnight

09-14-2016 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by O3X5 (Post 1087739)

incorrect. never said I filled it at operating temp, i clearly said I checked it at operating temp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by O3X5 (Post 1087655)

Spec is 140 for temp but I don't have a way to record it so I just let run until it reached operating temp then checked. At that point I added about 1 bottle.

I'm going to recheck it again tonight as I had a leak at the back of the pain from a couple loose bolts so i've lost some fluid.

Isn't adding about 1 bottle is the same as filling?

O3X5	09-14-2016 11:15 AM

thought you meant the entire fill but either way i'm going to get an infrared

O3X5	09-15-2016 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oldskewel (Post 1087671)

so as I've been thinking I'm not sure I even checked the level with the motor running. I had a problem with the fill plug early in the process & it cloud my head for the rest of the service. I'll be getting a temp gun & will check at 30-50C with the car running

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O3X5	09-16-2016 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by upallnight (Post 1087755)

Isn't adding about 1 bottle is the same as filling?

leveled correctly & properly filled with engine running & fluid at 50C I am finally & officially good to go :thumbup:

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