E90 M3 DCT Fluid and Filter Change DIY Guide Transmission Oil E92 E93 BMW

Another BMW E90 M3 maintenance DIY “how to” guide. Today we are changing the DCT transmission fluid, oil pan gasket, and filters at 105k miles. It has developed a small leak around the pan. Replacement parts listed below:
Fluid Transfer Pump:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
DCT trans suction filter:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
6 Quarts Pentosin FFL4 DCT Fluid:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
DCT Pan w/ gasket:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
DCT side filter:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Oil cooler line O-Rings x 2:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
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[@Sals_Garage]

Check out my E93 M3 Exhaust Setup playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL2fJcC7ZktwwnWgr8STNCbxDhkRTNnDRk

[@antoniop3352]

I DIY almost everything on my E92 M3, but this is one item I’ll leave to the pros.

[@Sals_Garage]

I don’t blame you because of how specific the filling procedure is

[@rickytan9657]

Thanks for posting this guide. Very detailed and helpful.

[@Sals_Garage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LolimGennaro0o]

Thank you for this thorough video

[@Sals_Garage]

Anytime! Good luck 👍

[@z4dude131]

Wow! Thank you for this. My 2009 Z4 35i has 144,000 miles on it but have never changed the DCT transmission fluid. It had 72,000 on the car when I bought it so I doubt it’s ever been changed and I don’t have any service records prior to me buying the car. Your video is the first one I’ve found regarding the DCT trans oil change. It’s not leaking but I think it’s long overdue for an oil service.

[@Sals_Garage]

Glad to help! Hope you are able to do yours soon. It’s important for the DCT reliability

[@AT-tg1ny]

Nice detailed DYI!

[@Sals_Garage]

Thank you for the comment 🙏

[@JermsDNA]

I got those ramps too. So good. Great video as always!

[@Sals_Garage]

Yea the rhino ramps are a huge help, but with a lowered car I need to use wood blocks to get up them 😆

[@JermsDNA]

@@Sals_Garage My Abarth 500 barley clears them haha

[@Sals_Garage]

@@JermsDNA NIce! Yea our civic clears barely too with the front lip installed.

[@JermsDNA]

Damn I felt the frustration with that clip LOL. I would have broken something for sure lol

[@Sals_Garage]

Yea! That clip is super annoying. Me and Elise had a tough time getting those off on the rear differential of our old 335i.

[@JermsDNA]

@@Sals_Garage Yikes 😳

[@leonardodavinci5792]

Great video

[@Sals_Garage]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment.

[@manisandhar6386]

Great video and like how thorough you are! Did you happen to have the part number or a link for the oil cooler o rings as guessing the old ones aren't reused?

[@Sals_Garage]

Thanks for the comment! The part number for the O-rings is 17211742636. Good luck 👍

[@kid2519]

BMW engineering! The finest! Pain in the butt at times. Also, transmission fluid change is messy!

[@Sals_Garage]

I know right! They really make things difficult on purpose to overcharge at the dealership. Also yea, it’s messy especially without a lift. Glad it’s not leaking anymore though, *fingers crossed.

[@josejavierizquierdo2276]

muy buen video

[@Sals_Garage]

Gracias!

[@chinzeem]

Thanks for the helpful information. I noticed though you said you drained 6.5 liter but then added 5.5 to 6.0. Is this because you reached 104 Fahrenheit and intend to add additional fluid once it cools and is back in the temperature range to add? Also the foxwell tool is capable of performing the oil balancing function which engages 1/3 with minimum pressure and maximum cooling during the final fluid add.

[@Sals_Garage]

Thanks I knew about the final 1/3 filling but I didn’t have a tool to perform that. I will probably go back and do the final fill when I have the time. As for the amount drained I’m guessing it was overfilled slightly from the factory. I could probably get a little more in there but it takes time and the car heats up quickly.

[@idreamofm3841]

Nice diy, thanks! My transmission on a ‘12 m3 e93 has 52k miles. I’ve been thinking about doing a drain and replacement of the fluid without replacing the filters since it’s lower miles. Do you have an idea how much of the 6.5 liters came out just from the drain plug?

[@Sals_Garage]

Thanks for the comment. I didn’t check the exact amount that came out prior to doing the filters, but I would say about 5.5 to 6L of fluid. It’s best to get 6 bottles for a safe bet.

[@dantheman3426]

Hey sal any future plans to replace the mechatronics sleeve o ring on top of the trans. Thats the source of my dtc leak. I guess it’s doable with leaving the trans mounted.

[@Sals_Garage]

It’s possible to drop the transmission enough to fit your arm in there but it’s a tight fit and without a lift I won’t be tackling that job in my carport 😆 there might be some access to it from above. I saw it clearly when doing the starter replacement. Good luck 👍

[@gajahlampung5674]

nice video sir very detail works ..isee your video because tomorror i want change my dct oil on my e90 m3 ..i'm from bandar lampung indonesia sir

[@gajahlampung5674]

sir after change oil dct no need to coding again sir??? because this is first time i change my oil

[@Sals_Garage]

No coding necessary. Good luck and happy holidays 😊

[@gajahlampung5674]

ok sir thanks for your information

[@Sals_Garage]

@@gajahlampung5674 anytime!

[@helmsman6542]

Nice video Sal (your others as well), thanks. Did I missunderstand or did you drained 6.5q but only filled in 5.5-6q? Also curious, have you use Protool to reset your DCT adaptation? Ps. Final one, you on M3post? Thanks!

[@Sals_Garage]

Yes I am on m3post. Sparayno1 Also for the full amount, what matters is following the procedure since I can’t fill anymore, therefore it is full. 👍

[@Sam_AMG]

Great video... thank you for taking your time to show us how it can be done 👍 Have you noticed any difference in the gear changes? Is it smoother now?

[@Sals_Garage]

Thanks! I haven’t noticed any changes in shifting quality. I mainly did this for high mileage maintenance and also to fix my weeping trans oil pan. So far, no issues or leaks 🤞

[@Sam_AMG]

@@Sals_Garage thank you for getting back to me. I have just bought an e92 M3 competition pack and the car has 47k on the clock but I was thinking of getting it done as well as the car is coming up to 10 years old now

[@Sals_Garage]

@@Sam_AMG 50k-70k miles is a good service interval for the DCT. Congrats on your purchase!

[@Sam_AMG]

@@Sals_Garage thank you!

[@Sals_Garage]

No problem! Anytime.

[@AH4Z]

Nice vid thanks! Can’t I just drain old and refill with new fluid alone? Car not seeing major duty, and just for as an added measure of protection.

[@Sals_Garage]

Yes you can. Good luck 👍

[@aafjeld]

Thanks for a great video! The monitortool, where can I get that? Is it an app + harness? Thanks!

[@Sals_Garage]

Yes it’s called Bimmergeeks protool on android.

[@aafjeld]

@@Sals_Garage aha, thanks!

[@chasew.l.5808]

Hey Sal, are there anything else after filling the fluid other than resetting the service date? It seems just like a engine oil service lol. Thanks for the vid anyway! Imma do it tomorrow!

[@Sals_Garage]

Good luck! You got this

[@glenglene8473]

Can you just replace the rubber gasket and reuse the pan? If i do it, fill the fluid until it overflows then start the engine, then fill again until it flows out and hand tight the fill plug. When the temp reaches the temp., remove the fill plug to have access fluid to run out. I think it's easier this way.

[@Sals_Garage]

Yes you can. I chose to do the filters too for peace of mind.

[@erickramirez9093]

Hey sal would all the things linked in description work on my e92 m3 2010?

[@Sals_Garage]

Absolutely. Good luck and have fun 👍

[@kmc7473]

Do you know if the foxwell scanner will recalibrate the DCT ? and monitor temp ?

[@Sals_Garage]

I believe it can. Check if it has data logging capabilities

[@matias7497]

Any update on this? Got about 100k on mine and pan is seeping. wanting to do this on my own and save about 2k from a shops quote cheers Also how much oil went back in? was it the full 6.5 that came out?

[@Sals_Garage]

2 years later and no leak still. Trans is shifting like new. Good luck! 👍

[@johnhanson9245]

Sal, Did you reuse the pan bolts? Are they made of Aluminum or steel?

[@Sals_Garage]

I re used mine. They are steel I believe.

[@ultrob]

did you have to reset anything i have a 335is which shares the same trans and am smelling a burning smell would like to know if you smelled anything or reset/ calibrated anything.

[@Sals_Garage]

Hi I didn’t smell anything burning and I didn’t reset anything after I finished. Good luck and I hope you fix your issue.

[@Sals_Garage]

I would try checking the fluid level again and resetting adaptations using a scanner tool.

[@chevtube7715]

So after you fill trans fluid all the way until it spills out, close cap and rev motor at 2k for a minute and then after open cap and put more in? Or

[@Sals_Garage]

Yes, it should take about another quart of fluid until it spills out again. Need to make sure the fluid temperature is in the correct fill range of 80-120 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@chevtube7715]

@@Sals_Garage okay and I don’t actually have the app that would tell me what the temp is at how long did it take you to get to that temperature so I can time it on my phone to do it

[@Sals_Garage]

@@chevtube7715 depends on ambient temperature and how long it takes you to fill since the temps rise quick. It was 75 degrees F when I did it and was at 90 degrees after revving for a min.

[@Sals_Garage]

@@chevtube7715 try getting a thermal scanner thermometer

[@USM3C]

was there a noticeable difference with shifts after the DCT oil change?

[@Sals_Garage]

Nothing noticeable, just peace of mind

[@merfynjones6231]

When you were revving to 2k was it in gear or was there movement in the gearbox while in park?

[@Sals_Garage]

Thanks for the comment. I was in neutral/park. Emergency brakes were on.

[@merfynjones6231]

Cheers mate, great video 👍

[@Sals_Garage]

@@merfynjones6231 Thank you!

[@Leostunzz]

Hey sal, doing a service on my E92 DCT trans soon. How well has this kit held up?

[@Sals_Garage]

Two years later, still going strong this is a great kit that is cheaper than OEM.

[@Leostunzz]

@@Sals_Garage that’s awesome man. So happy to hear. have you seen any other signs of leaks ? Also where did you purchase ?

[@Sals_Garage]

@@Leostunzz no oil leaks at all so far. Links to purchase all the parts are in the description. Good luck.

[@Leostunzz]

@@Sals_Garage thanks again

[@Sals_Garage]

@@Leostunzz anytime good luck

[@iTzMikester]

Hey man, How’s that transmission oil pan from Amazon holding up? Any leaks from the gasket?

[@Sals_Garage]

Holding up well so far. No leaks or issues observed. 👍

[@iTzMikester]

@@Sals_Garage nice! And do you know if these same products will be the same for a 335is e93? (DCT)

[@Sals_Garage]

@@iTzMikester yes, they are all the same parts across all DCTs for the 135i LCI, 335is, and e9x M3s. Good luck 👍

[@andrewlane8735]

Any difference in shifting quality?

[@Sals_Garage]

No difference at all. Just doing preventative maintenance and fixing the minor DCT leak.

[@otg_m3290]

Before you turn on the car did you put back the cap or leave it off

[@Sals_Garage]

Cap goes back on because with the car off the oil will keep flowing out. Once you turn on the car and rev to 2k for 1 min, you can open the cap and nothing pours out.

[@otg_m3290]

Thanks bro I appreciate 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Sals_Garage]

Anytime!

[@gurmeetshallon2297]

Hi! I own a e92 m3 and I recently started to have issues in my gears shifting. A sign came up and said I had a transmission fault. Would changing my oil and filter help with this? Thanks!

[@Sals_Garage]

Most. Likely overheating so it should help. Good luck 👍

[@gurmeetshallon2297]

Thanks so much for the quick reply - appreciated 🫡

[@Sals_Garage]

@@gurmeetshallon2297 anytime! Good luck 👍

[@gurmeetshallon2297]

Just thought I’d give you an update on this. Unfortunately no luck. Car is still struggling in reverse and getting into gear one. I’m getting codes 5A44 DKG clutch 1 incorrect pressure 5A41 DKG - pressure sensor clutch 1 total failure TC - control module EDC damper control appreaciate a lot of information but any help or next steps would be great! 🙏🏾

[@Sals_Garage]

@@gurmeetshallon2297 hope you can get it fixed soon. Sorry but I don’t have much info on that.

[@ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525]

Straight forward job but he’ll of a lot messier than one would think

[@Sals_Garage]

Yes it’s quite messy, but necessary maintenance

[@DaleSteel]

Do you really need to set it to correct torque? Why is that when it cany leak out?

[@Sals_Garage]

Yes, correct torque is ideal so it doesn’t leak or snap any bolts.

[@DaleSteel]

@Sals_Garage I don't have one of those special tools. Also my service kit didn't come with a filter. I'm just wondering what type of oil you recommend and how much I need to buy in litres? I can't understand the American measurement

[@Sals_Garage]

@@DaleSteel 8-9 liters to be sure. Good luck

[@dalskiBo]

Did you start it up on axle stands?

[@Sals_Garage]

Yes, that is fine 👍

[@dalskiBo]

@@Sals_Garage Thanks, gives me a bit of courage to do it to mine when on axle stands.

[@Sals_Garage]

@@dalskiBo Good luck! You got this

[@shoryukensaucealtaccount7971]

First

[@Sals_Garage]

Hell yea!

[@vasolazovic3670]

im buying e92 335i with dct 165k miles

[@Sals_Garage]

Wow, that’s awesome!

[@drake84734]

No need for ista?

[@Sals_Garage]

ISTA is good, but I used Bimmergeeks Protools.

[@drake84734]

@@Sals_Garage gotcha. I’ve read somewhere that ista has an oil balancing process that can allow for a little more fluid to be filled

[@Sals_Garage]

Correct. ISTA has the feature to fill an extra 1/4 quart of oil. My app doesn’t have that setting, but so far everything is working well and no leaks anymore. I may go back again later on and fill the last bit up again.

[@eliseypoo9]

Second 😂

[@Sals_Garage]

😂

[@emp0rizzle]

lmao.. wouldn't it be cheaper to just get some snap ring pliers?

[@Sals_Garage]

Yes it would be easier, just don’t know which size you’ll need. Good luck 👍

[@emp0rizzle]

@@Sals_Garage yeah it my hands hurt just watching that part 🤣

[@Sals_Garage]

@@emp0rizzle 😆 hoping I don’t have to do that again anytime soon

[@MT-xy7fw]

omg that oil became like sewage water... way past the life of the oil. Best to change every 50k miles dude.

[@Sals_Garage]

Agreed 👍