DCT TRANSMISSION OIL and FILTER change - BMW M3/M4 F80/F82/F83 S55 Engine.

I finally changed the transmission fluid on my 2015 BMW M4 with DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission). It wasn't "hard", per say, but it required a lot of research and finding the right parts. I teamed up with ECT Tuning and they created a kit specifically for me at my request so I could get you EXACTLY what you need to do it yourself.
I highly recommend replacing the pan when you do this job, but I provided a link to the kit below without the pan as well. If you buy this kit and re-use the old pan, you will need to buy 2 additional liters of fluid since that kit only comes with 5.
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[@TUNINGDONERIGHTMX5]

Thanks again for your awesome channel. Something to add. So after servicing the DTC and changing the oil cooler lines I started experiencing hesitation at peak torque. I though it was engine related. Nope. Turned out to be the tranny. When replacing oil cooler lines you need to complete the other items in the Insta menu for DCT. Flushing, setting slipping points ETC. Once done the hezzitation was GONE.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jay TuningDoneRight great info, thanks!

[@alekschuprynov999]

Can all of that be done after the fluid was changed or do the other items have to be done during the change? I’m about to change my fluid/filter and want to make sure I do it right.

[@kevinkalil6837]

Jay I’m having a problem with my m4. I just bought one and it had some damage to the radiator. I replaced it, topped with oil again, then when driving the transmission has been slipping on all even gears 2nd, 4th and 6th… no codes. Tried resetting ecu and transmission and nothing. Only 19k miles

[@cadenfarley6660]

What do you mean by items in the insta menu for DCT? Is this the same as resetting the learned adaptations for DCT?

[@TUNINGDONERIGHTMX5]

@@cadenfarley6660 No. there is a menu of items that needs to be completed.

[@Rennthusiast]

I’ve been watching your channel for awhile. Always solid, thorough and helpful content. Glad to see it growing!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Rennthusiast thanks man!

[@kashmoney623]

Finally, someone put up a comprehensive video on this process. Thanks so much!!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Vickash Chunoo well it was a ton of research and work to put it together but I’m glad everyone has access to the knowledge and appreciates it 😎💪💪💪

[@vinguida9698]

GREAT video! Thanks for taking the time to shoot this & share.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Vin Guida thanks!!

[@jendersonpen7175]

The video we M owner have been waiting for, at last...

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jenderson Pen thanks! 💪💪💪

[@miketurin5233]

Great video showing the whole process and not only cuts. Made me confident enough to do mine too.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Mike Turin love to hear that! 🍻

[@Mike_In_Idaho]

Absolutely amazing video! Thank you for sharing this!! I wish we had a ton more videos on BMWs like this one :)

[@HelpMeDIY]

+accts4mjs thanks! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉

[@kid2519]

Super grateful for your video! I'll be doing my own transmission fluid on the M3!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Brian Nguyen happy to help!

[@wjohnsonism]

Thank’s for posting this DIY. Especially when showing the RealOEM diagram. As a 6 speed manual F80 guy, my hats off to all the DCT owners for tackling this. I had a BMW dealership do this on our 335i with an AT and paid way too much.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Billy Johnson thanks for the kind words. Definitely a huge money saver for this DIY 😉. Someone else mentioned the dealer quoting them $2,800!

[@PrinceVidz]

Excellent tutorial.. Thank you!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+PrinceVidz you’re very welcome 🍻

[@troymicciche4852]

Awesome video, gives me the confidence to do it on my f80!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Troy Micciche 🍻

[@JrzyG80]

Wow Impressed how clean the fluid is after 37k miles The filters looked clean too Great work on the detailed DIY video. Once again a first on KZbin. Although I would be scared to go under those lifts you got 😂

[@HelpMeDIY]

+jrzf80 thanks man! 100% confidence in the QuickJacks 😁

[@wl5776]

I got some Race Ramps placed under the wheels to give it an extra peace of mind.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@wl5776 extra piece of mind is always nice! 👍

[@mthusiastmedia9782]

Mind blown. Not because of the awesome amazing content but I had no idea you were in Charlotte until you mentioned Matt. A few of your videos have kept my M4 out of EuroMpire but I think I’ll let Matt or Brendan tackle this one since I don’t have ISTA lol. Small world and always a big shoutout to EuroMpire and the team.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Ravishing Rides haha yeah they are great over there! I’m actually in Greensboro though 😉

[@andrewlacroix3565]

Subscribed. I am excited that there is a DIY'er doing preventative maintenance on a 2015 M4 - because I just bought one! Super excited!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Andrew LaCroix thanks! 🍻

[@buckrogers8858]

@Andrew. Yeah I was really scared of working on BMWs I got my 2015 M3 6 months ago. There is a alot of content here for the DiYers. Help Me DIY is one of the few that I trust when it comes to maintaining my car. He is very thorough on his instructions and explains stuff well. Brian from Kies motor sports is also very good. His channel is more about mods but very well explained and thorough.

[@andrewlacroix3565]

@@buckrogers8858 Superb. I just got an oil change kit from ECS Tuning. I have an E38 that I am restoring - in the middle of replacing the headliner, have done all the suspension...my M4 only has 32k miles so I expect just oil change, transmission fluid and diff fluid in the immediate future.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@buckrogers8858 thanks 🙏

[@N54power784]

AWESOME!! thanks a lot particulary for ISTA procedure.

[@HelpMeDIY]

You’re welcome 🍻

[@claudioagmfilho]

Hi there, I am from Recife in Brazil South America great video, thanks sharing …

[@sam19022004]

This video is solid and helpful.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Ho Liang thanks! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉

[@Jefflove79]

Thanks dude! I think I watched this vid about five times doing my buddy's m5 🤣😂

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jeff Love haha I don’t doubt it! Hope you’re both subscribed now 😉🍻

[@fodorxsebastian]

This was so helpful, BLESS YOU!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@fodorxsebastian you’re welcome. Hope you’re a subscriber now and even consider becoming a member to support the channel 😉🍻

[@kenchristie1385]

Thanks again, great video

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Ken Christie you got it!

[@bmw_m4255]

Nice job bro

[@HelpMeDIY]

+BMW_M4 thanks you thank you.

[@tprbrister]

Thank you for the video and help with the software

[@HelpMeDIY]

+David Brister you’re welcome! 🍻

[@kush858]

Great Video , thank you for sharing this

[@HelpMeDIY]

+_Bimmerbros_ you got it! Thanks for subscribing 😉

[@kush858]

@@HelpMeDIY what if I don’t have insta, is there another way to do it ?

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@kush858 just check out my ISTA video and get it ;)

[@pingoMan1498]

I love you...finally!!! Thaaank youu! :D

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Adi Nicu hahaha I assume you’re a subscriber now 😉🍻

[@pingoMan1498]

@@HelpMeDIY I was for few months! Somehow missed the vid by some months! Now I worship you and your channel! :D

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@pingoMan1498 😂

[@SGM_Garage]

Well done

[@HelpMeDIY]

+SGM_Garage 🍻

[@gamerfoo8287]

Many thanks for that. I'm certain that almost no independent shop would follow the torque specs 🙂

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Gamer Foo 👍🍻

[@fstlnj29]

re watching as I am finally doing my swap. This is a really great video. Couple of items for anyone watching: Reason for the short refill is all of the filters are empty and maybe, probably, some passages, oil cooler lines. The software was made for mechanics and not us. You run for a bit check the oil and fill just like we have done for years prior to all the high tech stuff. Brake pedal down works clutch so again you are purging the system. My guess on the temp is that the oil expands a bit with heat and you don't want a short fill. The only interesting portion of the ista part was when it engaged the gears and I wonder if that is not triggered by pressure and internal sensors to determine oil level. Also if you have a 1 series the ECS kit says it is not for your car but if you look up every part in the kit and cross reference it against realoem the parts are supposed to work so more funny business from ECS. Again, thank you for an awesome video!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jay McArdle you’re welcome. Thanks for the feedback! 🍻

[@fstlnj29]

@@HelpMeDIY Finally did this today. More pointers for anyone doing this. At 15:49 you can use a needle nosed pliers to grab the hub and wiggle it right out if you do not have the correct size blades to get in there. I would also suggest after you get the old filter out, take a moment to see how the filter is held by the cap. Those three forks go around the filter not pushing down. All of the pressure to get the cap back in appears to be the new o ring so make sure you lube the ring as well as the mating surface. I had an issue getting the cap back on and it must of been hung up on one of the three forks. Had to watch this multiple times before it finally sank in. If you press the filter in then the tipping process has to be done just right as pointed out. I tried the filter in the cap and unless you get it perfect it hangs up on the interior barb. At 21:54 where he puts the filter in. Push the bottom of the filter up resulting in the side almost touching the top of the housing inside. This allows you to take the cap, with two of the forks in the 4 and 8 positions and the third at 12. When you add the cap to this fun you can press the cap on bottom first and the two forks will be slightly overlapped with the filter. As you start to push the cap on further you will straight to balance out the force getting the cap to go on straight. I struggled with this for an hour before I got everything to line up. Best of luck, you can do this. Great video

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@fstlnj29 thanks!

[@averyc7492]

Huge fan of Millie

[@HelpMeDIY]

+avery c aww thanks. Me too. She’s the best!

[@randikasupun6847]

Good job 👍

[@randikasupun6847]

Thank you

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Randika Supun thanks! 🍻

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Randika Supun you’re welcome

[@ryanp7219]

Liked and subscribed. God bless your soul for this. Valve cover and downpipes next!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Ryan P 😂 you got it! 🍻

[@ryanp7219]

I just noticed you may be in Florida, do you think we could do this together on my car? The ISTA part scares me a bit

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@ryanp7219 I'm FROM Florida, but I live in NC now. You got this! :D

[@ryanp7219]

Gotcha, thanks brother! Are you on the bimmerpost forum?

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@ryanp7219 I WAS until they banned me for posting these videos... I guess they thought it was taking money away from their sponsors that want you to pay them? Idk. Morons.

[@ShawnES-bf6zc]

Nice video. Good job. Next time u flush the trans. Take off the fill plug first then the drain plug. You’ll get a more smooth flow when it’s draining

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Shawn E36S54 someone else mentioned that too, thanks!

[@TheGeschiften]

Very good video .I want to thank you for this .I have a bmw m2 f87 and it has thisfde dkg gearbox .as you say you don't find anything about this on you tube .you are actually the only one that does this!!! Unfortunately I can't order the parts because I live in belgium and they don't want to deliver that far .how is your gearbox now ? All in order I hope 😁.sorry for my english

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Bjorn d'haeseleer your English is fine! Thank you. My gearbox is great thanks for asking.

[@oscarxms]

Another outstanding video. Awesome. I have been waiting for you to tackle this procedure. Questions: - Do you have to warm up the DCT fluid prior to draining it? - All your videos are 1080p. For some reason, KZbin is pushing 360p resolution on this particular video.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Oscar Martinez thanks man! No do not warm it up like you would typically do for an oil change. I will look into the resolution issue, but it seems like it’s most likely on your end. Can you change it to something else? If you have bad Internet connection it automatically lowers it usually

[@oscarxms]

@@HelpMeDIY Thanks for replying. No warm up. Got it. With regard to the video resolution, I can watch your other videos at 1080p. No problem. Is this particular one. The Quality pop-up only goes to 360p. Video looks fine though. I am lucky to have 1gb fiber internet, so I do not think the problem is on my end.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@oscarxms UGHHHHH.... It turns out when stupid Final Cut Pro X crashed it must have changed my upload settings and I didn't notice. Unfortunately KZbin doesn't allow you to replace a video, so I'd have to delete and re-upload and lose my views and comments. Crap.

[@oscarxms]

@@HelpMeDIY I wouldn't bother. The video displays fine. On my iPad - which is likely how I will have it when I am near my car, the video looks fine. I would say, leave it alone and perhaps make a note on your description. By the way, I like the packaging you put together with ECStuning.com, they a great company. Talk about convenience. ECS and FCP Euro are 2 of my favorite BMW vendors. Turner and ECS are one company as well, so you can find some of the Turner Motorsport goodies at ECS.

[@BUZDRIFT]

That white yellow "pump" is a flow indicator and semi fluid return!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+SovL:Remedy ahhh

[@fstlnj29]

More feedback. Number 4 on the part list is basically and anti drainback valve. It does not seal perfectly as I found out when I replaced mine. If you are doing this service and you want to check the valve you should be careful when removing the pump. It is a 6mm hex but you cant get straight up at it as the plastic pickup that you remove to change the filter makes it a bit tougher. It can be done but you want to be careful not to break any of the edges of the pick up off. If you are replacing that then no worries. When you look at the valve you should see what looks like a ball. It is not round but the bottom half is. The top half has a few ridges and a nipple. The nipple is the spring perch. If you can see any of this, the spring has come off. You can rotate the ball back to its normal position and push it up into the pump/valve. You can feel and hear a slight click which is the spring seating back on the nipple. I purchased a new pump since I was in there and upon looking at the old and new pumps side by side, playing with them for about an hour (OCD) determined that there is no need for replacement if you see the ball out of the proper rotation. $95 part. If anyone reading or doing this needs help feel free to reach out and I will help with what I have found. Bottom line is it is not hard and if you are doing this you might as well check to make sure it is in the correct position.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@fstlnj29 thanks for taking the time to provide the info!

[@derekhanson4215]

Man, I’ve been patiently waiting for you to tackle this one. You did a great job on it! I thought there was going to be a lot more voodoo involved in this one but it’s pretty much the same as the ZF8HP in a lot of other BMW’s it seems? It got a little confusing when doing the test plan but it kinda looked like it isn’t really all that essential to use ISTA? All it really did was monitor the fluid temp and switch thru the gears if I’m not mistaken? I have ISTA but I’d almost rather just use another scan tool I have to monitor the temp and run it thru the gears myself and just skip all the clicking thru a bunch of pages on a laptop while I’ve got transmission fluid running down my arms and face. Lol Would you disagree with that assessment? Or do you think it’s better to use the laptop? Also, I’d just like to say Thank You so much for taking the time to do this. I think you just helped out a whole lot of M owners that are really gonna benefit from this in the years to come. I’m curious, how many miles were on that fluid?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Derek Hanson thank you! Yes I would recommend using ISTA. When I (finally) got to the right step it definitely did something (other than monitoring) that allowed me to get additional fluid in. It would be low if not for ISTA. Now would that hurt the car? I can’t say for sure either way, but the peace of mind is nice 😎

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Derek Hanson plus ISTA is free and I have another detailed guide to install it ;)

[@vieja32]

@@HelpMeDIY hola donde está esa guía detallada, para poder descargar, gracias

[@twinturbo8304]

Thanks

[@HelpMeDIY]

+twin turbo 🍻

[@kriegaufkreuz2120]

What an excellent tutorial, props to you man! Did you notice any difference in the smoothness in the gearbox afterwards? I have the GTS flash and while it is a LOT better, there's still the audible clunk when going into/out of reverse. Just wondering if this service quietened it all down any?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Krieg AufKreuz thanks! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉 I didn’t notice any difference in performance after the service.

[@Safsbmwlife]

Diff bushing

[@Jamal335is]

Is there a current link to download ista+ ? Will I need any special procedure to download and run it?

[@freyabay1992]

Great. Thanks much... fluid looked clean how many miles were on that fluid

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Freya Bay 36,000. Keep in mind that transmission fluid doesn’t darken like motor oil.

[@richardcharles2162]

Hope you put the c-clip back in. never saw that part.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Richard Charles yes I did!

[@fstlnj29]

Thank you for this video. I noticed the kit you got no longer contains the Vaico filter and it got poor reviews on fitting....put you did get it to fit without trimming the outer ring on the back side of the filter visible at 21:55. the kit now lists a Meyle filter which does not have the lip/ridge. Any thoughts/

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jay McArdle interesting. I wasn’t aware of that. I obviously had no issues with it, but if there’s one that fits even better I guess that’s good.

[@bobfognozzle]

When i tried to read vehicle data after I selected identification without vehicle test, the VIN appearedin connection manager...i then highlighted the vin and selected set up connection..i got a message that said ´ the vehicle could not be identified successfully. Check vehicle interface and ˋPAD active‘. Has anyone received this message? Or know what it means...i have to assume the software worked enough to identify the VIN .....any thoughts....

[@raining7049]

Great video buddy. So have I got this correct BMW just crack the drain plug open and refill for a standard 40k fluid change but that’s only 5l? And this requires none of the Ista+ bit?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+G Bth thanks! If by BMW you mean a dealership, they SHOULD do this whole procedure.

[@raining7049]

@@HelpMeDIY thanks man. And one last Q, is the Ista programme required for anything other than the sequence restart procedure?

[@bobfognozzle]

My experience with BMW (in southeast VA) is they do it fast and DO NOT FOLLOW BMW PROCEDURES...i had a differential replaced and had to go back twice to have bplts tightened. I AM NEVER GOING NEAR A DEALERSHIP AGAIN....

[@MaRcO31x08]

Great video, do the wheels have to be in the air? Will they start rotating as soon as ISTA starts the second phase? Unfortunately I don't have a lift, just a pit.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+MaRco thanks! No I don’t recall the wheels moving during the procedure

[@MaRcO31x08]

@@HelpMeDIYthanks

[@larrycoerudy8458]

Hey, i'm about to do the dct complete service as well, I'm wondering if it's okay to reuse the oil pan bolts ?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Larrycoe Rudy I believe I talked about that in the video and reused mine.

[@larrycoerudy8458]

@@HelpMeDIY Thank you very much for the fast anwser, I'll reuse them as well then

[@GRAIL_05]

can you link the site where you get all the torque specs and instruciton on order when tightening the screws TIME @26:20 mark. appreciate it .

[@HelpMeDIY]

That’s the ISTA software, not a website

[@ClashRoyale-pf2si]

Amazing video🌷 , my m4 is 140000 km and I have never changed dct oil should I change it or it’s ok ?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Clash Royale thanks 🙏. Yes, change it!

[@claudioagmfilho]

Can you please make a video or tell me how to get ista + ? Please thank you

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Claudio AGMFilho already did 😉. Search my channel.

[@BosaFTW]

Could you make a video about changing the fuel filter on the F80 / F82? My M4 has 142.000km and I think I could change this filter even if BMW says it‘s "lifetime"

[@HelpMeDIY]

+BosaFTW I will look into it!

[@wpakovics]

Question so the link for the kit comes with the pan for over 500 but Ecs also has another kit without the pan for 300.....do I need to change the pan ?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+will pak I highly recommend replacing the pan for 2 reasons. First, they are prone to warp and crack since they are plastic which will of course cause them to leak. Second, the gasket is integrated into the pan so if you remove it to replace the inner filter, you would have to also reuse the gasket.

[@jarnodejonge2073]

Great video. Will change the fluid of my dct M2 soon. Where can i get the ista +? Can it be done without?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jarno de Jonge thanks! Search my channel for ISTA, I have a video 😉

[@jarnodejonge2073]

@@HelpMeDIY thanks, what obd tool you have?

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@jarnodejonge2073 ISTA+ and ESys

[@jarnodejonge2073]

@@HelpMeDIY also the cable from ESya?

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@jarnodejonge2073 yup same cable. I have a link to it in the video

[@pnum9618]

did this two months ago on my 2011 135i dct it was black lifetime is a joke lifetime to BMW is 100k didnt have Ista just warmed car up measured exactly what i took out and added same amount so far so good wish i could check it some how

[@HelpMeDIY]

+p num you can always follow my instructions in the ISTA+ video and install it 😉

[@narusa325]

Great video, a lot of good information for DIY'ers,

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@narusa325 thanks!

[@glenglene8473]

fluid looks very clean. How many miles on it? Mine has 82K miles.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Glen Glene pretty sure I gave the mileage in the video, but from my recollection around 40k

[@SaiKumar-ir4xc]

Any idea what Position =-9mm mean on ISTA when performing oil balancing on DCT?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Sai Kumar That one is beyond my pay grade I’m afraid

[@atiqkha2810]

Where can I buy that car jack ? That’s a cool invention I’ve not seen

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Atiq kha it’s called a Quick Jack. They sell them all over the place.

[@richardbielicky3603]

Hello, thank you for sharing the post, usefull🙂 You mentioned that you bought 7 litres of oil, but the transmission circuit is projected for 8,5 litres (DCT+cooler+pipes). Did you changed all the oil or only the amount in DCT and the rest (1,5 litre) in pipes and cooler you left there? Thanks

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@richardbielicky3603 yes the 8.5 liters would be when it’s completely dry. 🍻

[@richardbielicky3603]

@@HelpMeDIY yes I know, but if you dont get away all the old oil then you mix your new 7 litres with 1,5 old litresl and the result is some mixture that is already degraded from the beginning of using. You also bought a differend type of oil than the manufacturer filled there at the beginning. I dont think so that this micture will work well 🙂 What do you think?

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@richardbielicky3603 works perfectly. I assume you don’t disassemble your entire engine and wipe it dry every time you change your engine oil just to get an extra liter to fit? 😁

[@richardbielicky3603]

​@@HelpMeDIYof course not, the engine drain plug is on the lowest position so the earth gravity helps to get away almost all the amount of the old oil:-) Usually I drain 6,3 litres and fill 6,5, the mixture of new and old is acceptable. The situation with the DCT is different. The drain plug is in the same heigt as the cooler so the oil from the cooler doesnt flow out automaticaly. If you only chnge the oil in DCT then 6,5 litres is enough, but this is just a part solution. If you want an overal solution then you have to get away the oil from the cooler as well, which means to dissasebly the cooler and pour out the oil or flush the circuit, then you can fill all the 8,5 l 🙂

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@richardbielicky3603 the oil I used is supposed to mix just fine with the same specs as the oil from the factory

[@Genesislights]

About to do the same for 135i. Old oil looks decent, wondering how many miles and did you send it to get analyzed? When you replaced the pan, did you replace the bolts too? Thanks

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Genesislights I mentioned the miles in the video... I think it was just over 36,000. Did not send the oil out for analysis. Did not replace the bolts as they are not one time use. You’re welcome!

[@Genesislights]

@@HelpMeDIY Thank you

[@BrianR04]

The fluid draining wont splash about if you remove the fill plug first !

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Brian R 👍

[@zildog]

That was really stressful to watch. I am now dreading the DCT service on my M2 because there is no way in hell I'm doing that myself!!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Adam Zillin 😂 worth the watch to learn that too.

[@zildog]

​@@HelpMeDIY Well yes. I watched all 40 minutes and also took in your comments on Bimmerpost, Gator. I'm now curious... isn't the end of it after refitting the parts basically a bleeding procedure for the DCT? I mean... 6 liters go in... use ISTA and process the system... adding one more after calibration? Do I have that right? Isn't there a clutch reset that needs to be performed as well? I can do the manual mechanical stuff quite easily but it's this software addition that has me a bit freaked out.

[@chrischen5979]

Hi may I ask M2 F87 is the same like what you have done?? Thanks a lot .

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Chris Chen I assume it’s really similar but I have no direct knowledge of that car.

[@motiv8m3dia]

Will this process be the same for e92 m3 DCT ? just watched this entire video and realized this is for F8x models. Nonetheless, great video !

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Motiv8 M3dia thanks! Don’t know as I’ve never owned an E92. Get ISTA and check :)

[@motiv8m3dia]

@@HelpMeDIY thanks I'll check it out

[@vincentpatel2612]

how has your transmission been since doing the fluid change? any issues?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Vincent Patel no issues!

[@jarnodejonge2073]

in what menu of ISTA is this findeable? i have ISTA but cannot find this menu of the gearbox

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jarno de Jonge at 32 minutes in I walk through the entire process 🤷‍♂️

[@Madstyle365]

I have 2015 f83 no mods with 88k miles . I randomly got a transmission temp warning then went away happened twice any info on why this happened

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@Madstyle365 because your transmission got too hot? 😝 Sorry I don’t have any experience with that.

[@markkauffman6184]

I have 23k miles on my 2017 M4. Since I got it used with 7.5 k miles, when cold, the transmission feels like it slips when I backup or go forward for the first time. Afterwards, even If I only drive a 1/2 mile, it then drives normal. Is this the way it should be - because the engine is cold the transmission is programmed to let the engine rev higher? Or is this an indication that the transmission fluid needs changing?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Mark Kauffman I don’t think it’s slipping, I think that’s the normal operation for a DCT. It’s not the same as an automatic, more similar to a manual clutch that is automated for you so it’s probably the clutch being engaged that you’re feeling. But I also suck at diagnostics that’s just my guess :)

[@markkauffman6184]

@@HelpMeDIY You had me all happy until I read your last sentence!!! Anyway, thanks for the video (by far the best one I have seen) and the links for the tools. I think I will change mine this summer just for peace of mind.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@markkauffman6184 😂

[@kevinkalil6837]

Great video. I bought an M4 and had to replace the transmission cooler. I refilled the transmission fluid and when driving the transmission slips on 2nd, 4th, and 6th only. No codes, I reset ecu and transmission, only 18k miles. My mechanics can’t figure out the problem. I live in El Salvador, can you give me some advice or have you seen this issue before?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Kevin Kalil thanks. Haven’t seen that. Did you use ISTA to fill it?

[@kevinkalil6837]

@@HelpMeDIY yes. And everything checks out. Im doing an oil flush and new filter, maybe the tube inside filter may be cracked and it’s not sucking oil in. Not sure what to do if this is not the issue

[@tigerjjjcoc2635]

@@kevinkalil6837 Someone had the same problem in the comments and he solved it.

[@user-hw6du7qp7u]

Do you need ista if you're just changing the oil filter and oil?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Weave Carbon “just changing” them as opposed to…?

[@marioslipsos7756]

Why did you go with Pentosin and not Ravenol or oem?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Marios Lipsos because OEM is crazy expensive and I’ve never heard of Raven. Both ECS Tuning and FCP Euro recommend Pentosin.

[@jorge12films]

My car jerks when I’m braking I can feel it a lot when changing from 3-2 gear. I got a transmission fluid change coming up you think that will help it? Just got the brake fluid done recently too.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+joe momma I don’t know what that might be from

[@jorge12films]

@@user-re6qf7bp7v it helped it but I think it’s the transmission.

[@F82_]

@@jorge12films it’s the dct software, some have updated their software or gotten the gts flash to help. Mine sorta does it but only from 2-1 depending how i brake

[@nima5583]

@@F82_ Agreed. I am having that same issue 2nd to 1st. Did the GTS transmission tune help?

[@F82_]

@@nima5583 I haven’t tuned it yet, I’ll try the gts first then maybe xhp if it doesn’t help

[@Zerts2]

I reset the Oil Change Due light, but how do I reset the Service Due light?

[@HelpMeDIY]

Same way. Just toggle to the service due

[@brentnewman9947]

Can you help me get ista+ please? I have paid for it and didn't work due to license expired.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Brent Newman yes I provided the link to the video with instructions on how to get it in this video

[@armenkirakossian7702]

ista gives me an error "Unknown terminal voltage" and everytime when I try balancing the fluid it just gives that message and cancles the process what do I do?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@armenkirakossian7702 is your battery low or on a charger? Never heard of that one, sorry

[@armenkirakossian7702]

@@HelpMeDIYneither I didn’t put it on a charger or have low battery and still same issue I don’t know if it’s my ista software or something else because when I look up online it says I need icom for voltage to show up and that’s the issue even though you just used a enet the same as I tried

[@jz497]

Help. I can’t get the oil cap back on. I lubed it. I tried using a clamp to push it back in place and it isn’t evenly fitting back in.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+J Z I assume you mean the one on the side for the cylindrical filter? I had to lift the filter up a little and quickly slide that cap back on so the 3 tabs would fit around it and not hit it.

[@funpandas4533]

I’ve never done this procedure, but I wonder if it makes sense to snap the filter onto the cap before installing into the hole?

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@funpandas4533 Interesting idea, but I'd be worried about not knowing for sure the filter was snapped all the way in securely that way.

[@Varietyvibes33]

I didn’t understand how you drained the oil, wish that was on here

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Al No check about 6 1/2 minutes in, it’s all there

[@Driver_407]

Seems you went under the car a few extra times. Seems you only need to go under the car one time to refill the extra 2 liter once you start ISTA? (After you get the "Actuator system activated" prompt)?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Driver_407 I believe you are correct

[@Driver_407]

​@@HelpMeDIY Thanks for reply. Doing the job in a week or so. Making sure i do the whole process as efficient as possible. Great video too.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@Driver_407 thanks! 🍻

[@Driver_407]

@@HelpMeDIY Just finished my DCT job :) All smooth sailing.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@Driver_407 right on! 🍻

[@austenazevedo6078]

Do I need to change this? Bmw says lifetime. Also if I do. Is ista free? Or how do I get that?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Austen Azevedo yes. No fluid is lifetime. No matter what they say. Yes you should use ISTA. Search my channel and you will find an install video

[@Renatorodrigo507]

Can this be done without running ISTA?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Rey38 it CAN be done, but I wouldn’t

[@ProvingMyDispute]

Is ISTA required for this fluid change? I have a MAC will it run on IOS?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+vinny zhang yes it should be used. No, it only runs on windows sadly. Pick up an old laptop on FB Marketplace

[@ProvingMyDispute]

What is the exact purpose of ISTA? Will I get a error code if I don’t use it? Thanks in advance!

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@ProvingMyDispute It does mechanical things to the internals of your transmission to allow the fluid level to be correct.

[@jz497]

Does this apply to the s65 m3 DCT?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+J Z It’s probably similar at least, but I have no idea if the filters are in the same location or anything.

[@Motorsports_3]

I believe the m dct transmission is the same for the f8x M cars and e9x M cars including the 335is

[@demar202]

How often do you change the DCT oil?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Demar Hall I’ll be doing it every 40,000 miles.

[@demar202]

@@HelpMeDIY thank you. Also what are some signs that it needs to be changed. Because transmission feels funny and I received a code saying clutch two is sticking. So I’m trying to diagnose it before my appt at BMW

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@demar202 I never had any signs, I just did it as normal preventative maintenance so I can’t answer that, sorry

[@Fucmuhammad]

I question why you reused a couple parts BMW gives with the filter, but replace the oil pan when BMW doesn’t recommend it as needed…🤔🤷‍♂️

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Greg Ingerson If I’m going to take the time to do a service like that I’m going to replace the gasket. In this case the gasket is built into the pan.

[@Rose-zi6hw]

Okay imma need your help 😭

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Rose well you’re in luck! I made a super detailed step by step video 😂

[@boerher]

If you remove the filler plug before the drainplug it won't splash as hard in the video.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Alexander H. Yeah it would probably avoid the glub glubbing 😁

[@boerher]

@@HelpMeDIY that's also true. The oil will definitely be quicker out of the sump and thereby give a heavier jet of oil. But the sloshing is due to the underpressure in the system forcing the air to pass the oil jet. When I empty an oil can I poke a hole opposite the cap so that air can get into the can while pouring. After this, the jug can no longer be used for leak-tight storage. By the way, you make nice videos, I also have an F80 myself and was planning to change the oil even though BMW says not to. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@boerher thanks! Nice to virtually meet you.

[@hujimwa]

Is this the same for the 335i dct?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+hujimwa maybe? 🤷‍♂️ I would get ISTA and check the recommended procedure for the specific vehicle.

[@hujimwa]

@@HelpMeDIY thanks. I'm sure it's the same bar the clutch patches and ratios on the M vs the 335i version

[@kyrix1st]

My goodness. How is the transmission shifting after the flush? Any issues?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+kyrix1st so far so good. No issues at all!

[@S55doctor]

I have issues. My second gear is slipping. I think too little or too much oil

[@vowbeachbum]

How many miles on your car before this was done?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+beach3um ehhh... pretty sure it says in the video somewhere... around 38,000?

[@vowbeachbum]

@@HelpMeDIY thx for replay.strange mines at 37,000😁 guess ill be doing this soon.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@vowbeachbum no problem!

[@slackwhite6396]

Hi!What is it 1/3 9mm position?????Thank you!!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Slack White did I say that? Not sure what you’re referring to. What time in the video was that?

[@slackwhite6396]

@@HelpMeDIY hI!39:40 I read it on the monitor!

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@slackwhite6396 Oh I see... no idea haha. I think the 1/3 is 1 of 3 but ??

[@andrejmt1584]

On how many kilometars i have to change oil?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Andrej MT I do mine every 5000 miles.

[@andrejmt1584]

@@HelpMeDIY isn't that a little for transmission oil? ,5000miles is good time to change on engine. Some dude tell me i must change oil on dct transmission around 25000 miles.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@andrejmt1584 oh sorry! I thought this comment WAS under my engine oil video 😂 This one is recommended every 40,000mi.

[@andrejmt1584]

@@HelpMeDIY Thank you very much for your answer .. I appreciate :)

[@ljthelgbt5792]

So this only took 6 quarts total?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+LJthelGbt uh… whatever I put in the kit. I said in the video but I’d have to go back and watch.

[@askor786]

What alloys are those and what colour are they?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Syed Askor Ali I’m not sure what you’re asking about?

[@askor786]

@@HelpMeDIY on your car, What are the alloys called?

[@askor786]

Sorry, im from the UK... Alloys=wheels

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@askor786 do you mean my wheels? Sorry an alloy is a metal here 😂 Signature SV107. Triple brushed,,, something,,, is the color

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@askor786 hahaha I figured it out finally 😝

[@Racedoc]

Great video however, from what I saw I’m convinced changing the transmission oil is not necessary.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+M3 thanks! It’s definitely necessary as preventative maintenance as are all fluids. If you plan on keeping your car long term be sure to do it!

[@JackRR15]

Unfortunate it's in 360p

[@HelpMeDIY]

+TheMidnightNarwhal yeah I know 😞. Unfortunately KZbin won’t let me replace a video but maybe I’ll add the 1080 version to my Facebook page.

[@JackRR15]

@@HelpMeDIY Great video nonetheless! Tho for some reason my ISTA is missing the service function. Even though I have all the repair instructions. My car is an E92 though, the 335is with the DCT. But still...

[@TekkMyLive]

You take 6 Liters out and want to take in 7l ? Dude it makes no sense.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Early watch again and pay more attention this time 😂

[@claudioagmfilho]

Hi there, I am from Recife in Brazil South America great video, thanks sharing …

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Claudio AGMFilho greetings! You’re welcome.