BMW E46 How To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid DIY

ZF Brand Filter & Gasket: amzn.to/2OcaPws
I had a sort of buzzing sound develop, also a vibration, and I thought it was due to the aftermarket filter I used when I rebuilt the transmission, so I figured it was a perfect chance to do a transmission service video.
Make sure whatever fluid you use is compatible with spec LT71141.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video.

[@startingtech3900]

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[@mokhtarbiri247]

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[@startingtech3900]

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[@tracyciccotti9359]

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[@christopherramirez6086]

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[@JC-ov5pt]

Really like how your video is presented...clear, concise, with good lighting/ audio. Thanks!

[@thefoetoid]

Just wanted to say thanks for putting this video together. This has been on the to-do list for the last year. Got sidetracked with a new house that turned into a renovation project. Been watching your videos since I got the 330ci a few years ago as a toy for myself. Little did I know how much work I was going to have to put into my particular vehicle. (Noticing a trend with my purchases lol) Your attention to detail and thoroughness has been a life saver. The Chilton's manual for this car is basically toilet paper. Glad to see you back making videos again, I totally get why you took a break. Cheers from Washington state.

[@callmedoomsday]

I have no mechanical background but this tutorial gave me confidence to try working on my car for the first time in my life. Thank you 50s kid!

[@AnthonyStromDesign]

Thank you. You explain clearly on how to pump the fluid in and start the car and keep pumping while it is running. I was a little unclear on the process until I watched this. Thanks. I have a 2009 128i. It has the gm transmission.

[@masonhaddad9339]

I love you i love you i love you, replacing engine in my 330ci, had to watch many of your videos for the process of procedure of many sectors of the m54. first bmw ive owned and have no clue as im a mercedes guy however your videos have made everything streamlined. I cant thank you enough you are a great explainer out there you deserve 1 mill subs! cheers mase from Perth, Australia

[@roystanifer2243]

Thank you 50sKid, i appreciate the videos you do, i was hoping you covered this particular project as i am about to do the same and wanted to see how you filled the transmission. Thank you sir.

[@NirmalSingh-gf8ef]

Loosening up those two valve body bolts was such a awesome tip Thanks mate

[@jimnicholson5889]

Had TC clutch slippage on the snap on ecu reader. So removed using your instructions. Replaced HP 5-19 with a 5-26 from a wrecked Audi. . Seems to be working great with swift take off power. Great Instructions thanks giving me the confidence I would never have.

[@jmccomas2010]

Very good video. Love the tip about holding the gasket in place with RTV. Thanks

[@jackprofit7690]

I recently purchased a 2002 E46 convertible with 230,000 miles. The previous owner over the years had a lot of work done. The most serious was a replacement head with all new valves done at the local BMW dealer at a cost of over $4,000. However he admitted that the transmission was never serviced. The only clue that there might be something wrong was the car when stopped on level ground wouldn't creep forward and the same in reverse. So after watching our video a couple of times I decided to do the oil change and filter myself. The result is the car now creeps forward and does the same in reverse. The old fluid was dark brown but didn't smell burned and since I was only changing 1/2 the fluid I found the factory original. Thanks for all the work you do for people like me.

[@50sKid]

+Jack Profit nice!

[@valeriephilmore1870]

I bought mine and this high maintenance German bitch is lounging in my garage for the last 6 years Her battery is dead now But reason she was put there is because I was driving and all of a sudden was like a ten speed that wouldn’t go into gear Called a friend who’s a BMW owner By the time he tinkered with it she wouldn’t go in reverse I got a tow truck and immediately rented my garage…. Ridiculous I know Was saving it for my son who just graduated high school Any suggestions??? I’ve paid more in storage that what I bought her for and No happy endings but I still feel screwed I’m in Austin Tx Anyone interested 2002 530i

[@oscarb1081]

it is so nice to have someone to teach how to do something mechanical work on my car thank you

[@PaulSmith-oy8xp]

Another excellent video! I'd read the forum posts, etc; but there's nothing like seeing it done. I just hope my just-bought 200kMi E46 (who likes to slip a bit when cold) will benefit from fresh juice - perhaps its first in 13 years.

[@davidschmidt6672]

This video really helped me out when no one else would.

[@Physiqz]

Timely video. I plan on doing this very soon. Thanks again!

[@fakeprofiles5003]

Free coffee for you 50's kid if your ever in Calgary. Thanks for your help through out the years

[@alexnljnpr]

Only coffee? Free dinner with strong liquors if you come to me in Russia (on in the Netherlands where I work at the moment). And even that wouldn't be enough to thank 50skid for his outstanding help.

[@TacticalKeene]

This helped out a lot. I gotta change the fluid and filter in my car. Thank you. :)

[@jonathanseitz9250]

I am replacing the tranny in my 98 z3 so far your video is the best I have seen... I bought the online manual with 4,036 pages and it covers so many other cars that aren't even bmws that its almost impossible to understand what your looking at thank I think I have enough knowledge we ledge now to finish the job today

[@chadriddle3517]

Congratulations on 100k subs you deserve it

[@aleksandrstovba8823]

I love your videos, always very helpful. Thank you for making videos.

[@cardo1111]

Great vids. I don't own this vehicle but always good general info provided in your vids. Not an easy transmission to drain and refill, relative to a Honda anyway.

[@dreadpirateforex]

just bought my first ever BMW, a 2002 325i project car, your vids have been super helpful. wish i had you as a neighbor lol

[@tk-uq3kd]

i literally got the same car but 2003 we should be mod partners add me on discord sade.#1530 of course only if you have discord

[@Supersuccessful]

Thanks man. I appreciate your labor. Keep up the good friendly work. Atabioy!

[@briang3033]

Thank you for making this video. Really helpful.

[@Kaizengaragewerke]

Thanks for the video! I'm getting ready to do the job on my car soon. 👍🏼

[@deathdealerhype7819]

This video is the reason why I just subbed today!

[@troyjohnston5430]

You sir are a rock star, thank you for these videos.

[@xt9687]

Changed the oil today as yiu said, it worked perfectly :). I will change the filter also next time. thank you :)

[@Paul-gj7qu]

Hello 50's kid can you do video on how to change the drive shaft and Prop shaft coupling, centre bearing please. I can feel vibration from my car when I am driving to and from work plus my car feel's like it is holding back when I want to go a bit quicker. The wheels do not need balancing, so I am thinking these parts need replacing. Keep doing what you are doing your videos are helping me to maintain my BMW 👍

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

You did this wrong, your suppose to pour trans fluid down your arm when you remove the pan lol

[@50sKid]

HAHAHA

[@mrkim8822]

I have a 05 330ci zhp automatic and I believe it has a GM transmission... it has 130kmiles it doesn't make any noise... it's still driving okay but I know down the line I need to change the automatic transmission fluid. what is the best way to go about this or is there a video on the GM automatic transmission. Thanks

[@aleksankazakov]

And get the trans fluid on your face too.

[@fakeprofiles5003]

Free coffee for you Nathan if your ever in Calgary. Thanks for your help through out the years

[@fakeprofiles5003]

@@aleksankazakov Cancer be careful with auto fluids jalopnik.com/heres-how-all-of-the-fluids-in-your-car-can-kill-you-1789532554

[@FastEd_120]

Thanks Jason, I will be doing this to my 330ci and this explained it fully. Thanks again.

[@colbyeaton7321]

How many miles are on your 330ci? And how's she run after

[@_MetalGears_]

Another great Video, with this I had a ZF 5 speed in my 2001 E46 Euro Spec 330Ci, and I had to use a 14mm Socket to get off the fill n drain plug. I used Comma gear oil also and my 1st gear is still a bit sicky but thanks for your help

[@colbyeaton7321]

Gear oil will get sticky in cold weather

[@mustio1000]

Maui is watching! Great clear and very informative in a brotherly way. Mahalo

[@50sKid]

I was born in Hilo!

[@paul17109]

I have the GM transmission so the filter is different and doesn’t have a screw to hold it in. Video was informative, none the less.

[@johnnythoi]

Holy shit, that wrench + allen key trick was simple, yet brilliant. Shut up and take my like!

[@perfectbatz]

Dude you’re awesome, love you videos.

[@chacod2012]

Hey 50skid thanks for the video. I have a 2005 BMW 325xi with 92000 miles. my automatic transmission has been really jerky, so I performed a transmission oil change and it helped alot. I still feel a little jerk when shifting in the lower gears. And it's most noticeable when shifting from park to reverse and to drive. The codes that the reader are picking up are p0228, p0227, p0149, and p0146. The transmission light is on as well and it does not let me go into manual mode. If you can help to explain the codes that would be great! Thank you!

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

Refer to this vid time and time again. Thanks man!

[@MartinGomez-rl1cu]

Thank you, for all the money I saved and now I’m sure that the trans oil is in there with new filter and All.! Shit like Brand new, Thank you again.....!

[@rajinderbisessar4218]

Your work and knowledge is realy great! Thank u sir.

[@sheistybasterd]

I would really like to see a video on changing the transmission cooler lines. One of mine is leaking and I think I am just going to change the fluid through the line since I have to remove it anyway

[@timothylanders3189]

Thanks for the extremely well presented clip! 100000000000x likes ;)

[@ridhwana2331]

This guy explains very well NO CAP

[@quincylongman7469]

Awesome stuff as always. Love how you broke down when you need and dont/should do a full flush, i always wondered about that.

[@50sKid]

thanks man

[@carpy1252]

You are literally amazing you know that.

[@sheistybasterd]

A word of caution to those with the GM transmission: I've read a few unfortunate instances of people loosening the valve body to drain the torque converter, unknowingly damaging components and then having a nonfunctioning transmission. Definitely know what you're doing if you decide to do it, because there are parts that can get displaced and lead to trouble. I don't know if the ZF transmission is safer to do this on, but just my $0.02. Happy wrenching :)

[@cabzyca2953]

so i dont drain the extra fluid after taking off the filter?

[@KoolAidSquirt]

@@cabzyca2953if you’re confident in your abilities then yes. If not then no lol I plan on doing this fluid Change but I’m not flushing it from the torque converter

[@jlo3384]

A suggestion - To change all of the fluid - instead of the tedious home based drain/refill procedure you describe, just take it to the shop and have them use their complete drain/refill tool and then you could just do the filter at home later?

[@jacobpina5789]

On e46 form 99-05 I believe used either the german zf transmission which was used on sedans and the GM transmission on the wagons but always check before filling it !!!

[@rp6056]

Thank God for 50s kid

[@rafaelfuentes9919]

excellent video like always bro the first video I watched from you was the common repairs.my disa valve broke and didn't know how to take it off but thanks to your video it was a piece of cake thank you.

[@NavyfieldVikings]

Golden tips my man, just did a first time in 300k km oil / filter change on my 320i , your tips really helped. And for the next one.. get a T50 with girth , was a huge ass fight to get the filler cap out , And do not cheap out and also get a good T27 bit , as a T25 will mame and murder the bolts before you get them out.

[@50sKid]

The filler plug isn’t a torx it’s an 8mm Allen. And yes never use a smaller torx like a T25 on a T27 as it’s just inviting disaster!

[@NavyfieldVikings]

@@50sKid Must have been the fight that :) as the torx got stuck bad as the 8mm slipped at the first "i am still asking you nice" try. And i have now a permanent 8mm allen extension on my filler plug. Did not dare to remove the T50 i -rammed- in there afraid the plug would become totally useless. :) :) :) It will actually will make the next change ( if , ever ) more easy .

[@7igerpr1nce]

I know it's an older post but what kind of tran fluid do I use on my 2001 325i automatic. With steptronic 5sp manual

[@bogusienombre355]

@@7igerpr1nce did you find d your answer? I'm searching deep and no mention of steptronic 5speed automatic transmission anywhere.

[@sti-uk9033]

I know this is an old video but have you tried removing the line from the transmission oil cooler to the transmission and pumping new fluid through it(with engine running) until fresh fluid comes out of the cooler?(flushes entire system) Then you could connect the cooler line back up and top up fluid at the transmission fill point. You would need an electric pump for this though.

[@vincentbenavides6624]

my transmission light came on today. the little exclamation mark inside a round cog next to the gear letter(automatic). i feel the car kicking into different gears as i reach high way speeds and low speeds around town. i hope its just an oil change fix that's needed. it looks complicated but I'm grateful that you do videos like this. not all heros wear capes :)

[@williamsmedley8173]

Mine has just done the same, what is the problem

[@kushite0011]

I have the same problem did u find the solution. Thanks

[@modirediorebonye2600]

i have the same problem and nw it doest get into reverse gear

[@michaelaiello9226]

You are in "limp" mode. Your problem is the switch on the transmission directly under the gear selector. There are 3 contacts on this switch that the computer must see as being in contact. One or two or all of them are probably corroded. The voltage is very small so just a little corrosion can be a problem. Change the switch

[@martinacosta9694]

@@michaelaiello9226 what is the switch called?

[@TacticalKeene]

Can you show how to replace rear trailing arm bushings, differential fluid and wiring for the fog lights? I've got no clue how. :/

[@coryhatcher]

I have a 2003 325i and my trans pan is flat, I am trying to determine what fluid to use. I checked my drivers door for transmission info didn’t see it. Your videos have helped me with everything I’ve done so far I was hoping you could help me figure out the right fluid. Thanks for the knowledge man

[@chappodaboi]

Great video thanks for the info!

[@allusernamestaken01]

I just want to chime in with a little detail. I recently rebuilt my ZF 5HP18 in my E34 after getting encouragement from the Kid. This one needs two people for refilling but I had no help around. Because I had a new torque converter, I had absolutely no old oil in the system. The repair manual sates how much fluid is needed for the given transmission. I decided to "cold fill" it from the top, through the vent opening. There's a little plastic cap that I could remove by hand - I was lucky to have skinny hands, some might not have enough room to reach up there. I pumped in the right amount, started it up, went through the gears a few times and that was it. Now the car has other issues still but I would say the transmission is running fine.

[@50sKid]

Very interesting, thanks for posting. I'm curious, why did you need 2 people to fill that trans?

[@allusernamestaken01]

According to the manual one person needs to sit in the car and go through the gears while another person constantly pumps the fluid. Very odd and I think totally unnecessary after a full rebuild. It keeps the BMW techs employed, I guess.

[@50sKid]

Nah you didn't need to do that. You can fill it up and then go through the gears, that just gets the fluid into every circuit in the entire valvebody.

[@allusernamestaken01]

50sKid Exactly, that's what I figured.

[@marcusrowe2895]

Brilliant video. Thank you.

[@joshuabourgeois9734]

Excellent video !

[@TedSchoenling]

I took this as a challenge. 183,000 mile, 2001 325i ZF Transmission. Zero changes, still running fine.

[@colbyeaton7321]

Can you tell me how she ran after? I wanna do this too my 2005 bmw 330ci with 185k miles

[@TedSchoenling]

@@colbyeaton7321 I'm never changing the fluid at this point. I'm kinda having fun showing the mechanics that insisted I would be sorry for not changing the fluid they were wrong

[@draza3083]

​@@TedSchoenling Gg your shit hahahaha

[@TechnoGenic79]

Is it 2 gallons if you semi drain the torque converter like you mentioned or just the main part? I've got 7 litres and I'm doing it in the morning lol.

[@jeffbirrell9529]

Just did my tranny. Its the GM. You need a closed end 17mm to get the fill bolt off. A socked won't fit and an open end rounds the bolt. Great video, as always.

[@FieldClosed]

Have you done a manual transmission fluid change on an e46? I'm replacing my clutch, this is my first time doing any of this and I'm clueless

[@glasser2819]

Q: what do you think about adding an external "magna-filter" to clean fine particulate not cought by the coarse internal filter??

[@Nuke21]

Regardless of what comes out of your transmission with the fluid, it will ALWAYS be better to do new fluid vs keep old in. Regardless if there is metal flakes or not. Keeping the old particles in will cause more damage than new fluid will.

[@lilianneesquiera6054]

I agree, if it’s to the point where it’s better with the old fluid in, it won’t last for too long either.

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

If it was bad I’d throw some Lucas Trans Fix in and top it up after that.

[@henrydiaz7258]

Thanks man, you’re amazing!

[@jeremywestwood3769]

Hi Jayson just want to ask something I do have a e46 325xi issue is when i put to drive and reverse theres a noise like clunking sound so loud in your experience with e46 could it be a loose gear selector (nut) near the transmission below (gear selector?) that makes the sound or its the bushing at the back? thank you very much. I have a p0172/p0175,p0102 that i assume a vacuum leak related code but i also have a gear with exclamation mark in my dash could that relate in my fault codes?

[@Drforbin941]

Thank you for your videos. What are to front jacking points ? Lifting car up from front and rear?

[@user-lc4wh8xw5e]

Lifetime transmission fluid is funny sounding but the whole tranmission is actually sealed in that of being done tranmission is actually up upside down so all of it has fluid. interesting way to refilll this is to get fluid cirulate'ing and small electric pump an intercooler can be used and spliced in that of how to get all tranmission oil in, pump is required. don't forget you will need another Resivior to help catch excess. Addvantage is Transmission doesn't mess itself up as fluid keeps it from damageing itself., but at the same time it do's slip when getting on gas a little bit. Far as BMW dealership looking saying what the did you do interesting part it's actually more better but if it takes 8 1 pint bottle's your going to need about 12 to 14 pint's give or take length and how big hose your use'ing. once you get it so that it pumping nice, example pumping so whole transmission is getting correct amount of oil, say it's 15 psi to 25 psi, will say 25 psi, then will lower it to about 23 psi or 22 psi. If transmission seems odd or just wrong or noise then place it back up too 25 or 24 so transmission doesn't slip as much and fluid isn't constantly circulate'ing but circulateing enough to keep fluid getting to were it needs to go.

[@shanesteck1206]

Hey 50’s kid! I know this is an old video but could really use your help! I have a 2004 bmw 330xi with a GM trans and it’s seems to be slipping ONLY when it’s cold and in drive starting from a stop when transferring from reverse to drive... when I put it in drive it slips for maybe 5 seconds then grabs and is good for the rest of the day! I tried to look for solutions on forums and people kept saying to reset the adaptations, which I have just done and seems to have helped but don’t think that’s the fix. What should I do! Thanks 50’s kid! Keep up the great videos!

[@edmundosoto9865]

Hey bud good videos, look I have the same car you do, and recently just got the figure of a gear on my instrument cluster just as I switch gears and it won't go away, tried disconnecting battery.. Nothing.. Not too long ago I had the same issue ended up being on dumb mode and it was a whole on my maf sensor tube.. But now again... Any ideas?

[@schris3201]

Excellent video bro

[@nsdlsarn]

Thank you for yours videos

[@a.e8058]

I ve hust noticed some transmission service code when it's cold do you recommend me to do a transmission fluid change ?

[@wjohnsonism]

Very cool. Nice job!

[@keithmoore1527]

50’s kid! Your videos are very precise and detailed! However, you never mentioned in this video of it throws a code and it needs to be reprogramed? Was that the case in your video?? And any link for where you ordered your Auto ZF trans fluid at?

[@maxextz]

Very good video. Thanks

[@atif22093]

Nice video. Thanks Any advice on how to remove a stripped drain plug nut? Drill out? I know we can still remove the pan by removing all the housing bolts but it will be messy.

[@martymeyer4125]

I'd remove the pan so it's easier to work on, then use a Time Sert kit to repair it. I had to do it under my X5, it's way easier to drill and rethread on a bench then upside down under the car.

[@fredsmith1813]

Great videos thanks for sharing

[@codyfield6859]

I changed mine at 160k and I don't think it's ever been changed before. My fluid looked very very black but no metallic pieces. I did the drain/fill 3 times like you said and it seems to be running fine. Is that what really old fluid looks like or do I maybe have another issue?

[@erniewhite9595]

@50sKid, hey thanks for all the great videos. I own 03 330xi and when i first start it cold and go from reverse into drive i have hesitaion before it will shift. When i hit the accelerator it acts like its still in neutral. Can you give any advice or anyone else

[@werdlyfe9577]

Sounds like possibly the torque converter. Could also be a clogged filter worn fluid.

[@porsche1959]

Thanks for great vids. is there any ATF level dipstick above or must it be done from underneath.?

[@stephencarreto6375]

50skid can this be used on my 02 330ci?

[@shakathevirgo316]

Thank you for your videos

[@kushite0011]

Thanks mate for this video. Just a quick one my 2005 e46 318 throws the dreaded exclamation mark inside a cog...and the starts kicking when changing gears at take off and when I am stopping at a traffic light. Does that mean I should change the transmission oil or its a bigger problem? Much appreciated....Zimbabwe is watching.

[@jsolo7576]

Did you find the issue?

[@dosvaskosfarms4643]

Hey 50's Kid, I really like your video's. you have saved me a ton of $$ not going to the stealership. We bought our '05 new and are just now at 72K. Sounds like this would be a good time to change trannny fluid? BTW, your camera records super, the clarity is great, very first rate. (didn't mean to rhyme)

[@50sKid]

definitely a good time to change it. Thanks!

[@noordajani1588]

Hi sir, I am doing a transmission oil change on my BMW 2011 535i xdrive. I just have a question, when I drain the oil from my transmission, and start adding the new one, I will add the first batch until it starts draining, and then will turn on the car, and add more fluid, should I keep adding until it starts dripping?, and how would I know that I did not over fill it. I want to know because you filled in more that you dripped, that means your old transmission oil was a little low but you added more after you changed it. may you plz clarify this, and what would happen if i over fill it, or it starts dripping before it allow me to fill at least the amount that was dripped from the old oil. I am a little confused about this part

[@mustio1000]

Born in Hilo? no wonder you've got the island vibe!

[@queens357]

this is a very good video. and I wanted to see if you could make a video and how to properly jack up the car. living both wheels off the ground and putting jack stands underneath

[@50sKid]

That is in my common repair steps video.

[@Lineysraceroom]

great video. looking forward to your fix for the noise. mines making a humming noise. not sure what it is.

[@50sKid]

The noise wasn't caused by the transmission

[@carlosbarragan1673]

50s KID I scanned the car I got a code P0731.. incorrect gear ratio... the car specially first gear tends to slip a little bit.. and sometimes on very inclined streets first gear slips a lot...and barely moves. then I feel a kick from the back of the car.. hessitates to accelerate... alarm code on the cluster.. then I shut the car it goes away.. and it goes back to normal.. and on flat surface it shifts normal..steptronic works... only on very uphill it doesn't have power... I don't know if previous owner did a fluid change.. or if there is something else not working properly like the torque converter or whatever.. car is a 320i 2001

[@rahmanr112]

Hey Jason, that electric fan that you swapped out on your e46, its OEM correct? is there one for an e39? or do I have to get a aftermarket one and wire it in?

[@50sKid]

Unfortunately not

[@rickloc4309]

On my 2003 330i with 55,000 miles on the car took four drain and refills before the color became normal color. Then I dropped the pan and changed the filter. "ZF fluid and filter". I found on ZF'S website gave me all the specs and video. Transmission should have a green or black plate by the fill hole with the transmission code and type. My car has a 5HP-19 transmission Cheap insurance if you ask me.

[@50sKid]

Wow you were committed to getting every bit of that old fluid out!

[@rickloc4309]

I do that to all my fluids. Fluid changes are so easy. Trans on this car takes a bit of time but I don't want to rebuild it. I feel the difference so I know the parts do. My car runs so smooth. Eisenmann race muffler will be installed very soon. Coming in from Germany. I'm pretty stoked about that. I will probably post a video on it. I appreciate all your videos. I fixed my driver door lock the other day thanks to you.. lol

[@50sKid]

Nice, I look forward to checking out your video on that!

[@rickloc4309]

I posted a couple of quick videos on my Eisenmann muffler. It really opens up the motor at high rpms. Still pretty quiet inside the car. I will be changing the front resonators with Magnaflow or might even straight pipe it.

[@rickloc4309]

Just search 330i or E46 muffler

[@Check.Control]

Hey 50skid, I have a question. So if I remove those torx bolts and empty out the fluid from the torque converter, can I just put the bolts back in once I’m done, put the new filter in, put the pan & gasket back on, and fill the pan with new fluid and start the car? Or will it be too low on fluid. What I’m trying to say is, how do I refill the fluid that is drained from the torque converter?

[@vicayuro2643]

Hi jayson my car had 225k when i bought to previous owner by just looking those number do you think if i flush as much old fluid i can do you think it may damage my transmission? I want to change it but im confuse for negative things could happen? I dont want to be stuck running old fluid. Pls advice thank you.

[@GMRone]

Nice video and good info

[@andreiput9492]

hello 50's kid. about the home flush idea. If I were to drain and refill twice just to the point when fluid exits the fill plug, but not full as in the final fill in a warm transmission, this would not damage the transmission? Also what quantity of fluid typically for each fill from empty to outflow without starting and circulating the fluid?

[@50sKid]

Won't damage it. I don't know exactly how much fluid that would be. Maybe a gallon.

[@hightower001]

Hi 50s kid, After rebuild and changing filter with quality one, how many miles is done and still working fine? İ am curious about the rebuild experience İt's been 4 years )) Thanks

[@dokgodie]

I have 04 325i ZSP (same color looks just like yours) I had transmission problem for years that comes up during morning/or starting when cold. Basically I noticed that transmission jumps to high gear and goes into limp mode. So I just puts in manual mode and shift manually until engine temperature/transmission oil temp goes up. Then transmission shifts fine...its been like this ever since I got car used since 2013...I put about 30k miles with numerous long distance road trip. I would of changed fluid long time ago since I suspect that fluid haven't been changed but I decided to drive until it totally breaks down. I suspect either low fluid or something got messed with computer..

[@50sKid]

Now you know how to check/change the fluid. :-)