How to Change EVERY FLUID in Your BMW | OIL, COOLANT, ZF 8 SPEED, DIFF, BRAKES

[@justinbuice]

At 16:55 when Bryan explains checking the transmission fluid level, he meant to say "fill plug" rather than "drain plug." You will use the fill plug to both fill and check the level. DON'T take out the "drain plug" after adding fluid or it will all pour out on the ground lol.

[@yeisonmunera8701]

Hey bro question i have a bmw x5 e70 2012 n55 engine with 119k miles i bought a transmission fluid kit from fcp euro i want to know if is safe to change the fluid or is too late now i call the bmw dealer and they told me is not recommended what are your thoughts the car shifts perfect with no problems ?

[@sevakshir3612]

​@@yeisonmunera8701your taking your Chances. Keep the old oil just in case if any issues you can pour the old one back in.

[@matthewpurton8081]

0:10 0:10 0:10 😮

[@ArticulateArena]

how are people okay touching these fluids? rip

[@AnonN-sr6uu]

Hey Justin, how many miles did your 340i have when you decided to change all the fluids out? I have an '18 230i with 45K miles, when do you recommend I change mine? I drive about 5k miles a year. Thank you and love your vids!

[@jz6o46]

I love your videos man don’t ever stop please 😂 convinced me to get a 340i and I did! 5 months of ownership and I still binge your videos from time to time. Many thanks from Vancouver Canada!

[@SonicRS2016]

I can't wait to be in your shoes one day ( owing a 340i)

[@connortraynor1643]

how are you finding owning a 340i after a year owning it?

[@deacon_leon]

It's always great to see these two guys together. BMW should pay them for adding to the culture ❤

[@socalnitro]

If I only had a lift…

[@rg6982]

Man I'd pay good good money if someone like Bryan can do all of this to my F30😢 Extremely hard to find someone like him in the UK, they all seem to treat your car like shit lol But another fantastic video and the quality just seems to get better and better ❤

[@justinbuice]

Thanks I appreciate it! It's great to have a friend like Bryan who treats my car like his own :)

[@bmwlane8834]

A lot of them are crap here too! Bryan ...Kies has their sheet together!

[@Aqdas..]

This is why I decided to service. Here in the UK I had work done on my bmw and the mechanic didn't bother putting the cover screws back on one side for the bottom of the engine. I know there's a million screws but I paid good money lol

[@justinbuice]

@@Aqdas.. That's annoying. If they couldn't even put the covers back properly, makes you wonder about the quality of the rest of the work they performed.

[@jameswrp]

I'm in south east uk and have an f30 340i, got 2 garages I trust let me know if you want help

[@Moonshine5.7]

Just came across your videos. I just bought a 2012 F10. A lot of what you do is the same for mine. Great info, man. First BMW for me. Loving it so far.

[@justinbuice]

Congrats on the car and glad we can help!

[@illestprincessforeve]

This video came out awesome! It was so detailed and well done, great job abbe! So proud of all your hard work and the time you dedicate to your craft.

[@sterlingnickles7765]

I can't believe I thought for 24 hours that I'd be able to change my own transmission fluid 😂. Thanks for humbling me. I Got a good deal from a specialist.

[@carlosmiguel4756]

@15:25 Great work but don't forget to change the Mechatronic Connector Sealing Sleeve, it's important and it's easily accessible with the pan off.

[@s12d.z]

Great job to you and Brian this is awesome stuff especially the way you record and explain things it makes everything much easier and I am pretty sure many people are going to find this helpful

[@dskim9242]

Before filling differential oil, we need to shake the oil bottle to mix everything evenly inside. Otherwise, friction adjustment will differ, and it ends up chattering

[@elivanquaille5976]

Been following your channel since the beginning and it’s still one of my favorites. Clean, informative and relaxing. Love the new 3 series, enjoy and keep up the good work @Justin!

[@Tht_f30]

Great job fellas. The detailed instructions are definitely helpful 🙏🏾

[@justinbuice]

Glad we could help! 😃

[@MrLanceDUB]

Awesome video Justin, the crazy part about this project is it will be obsolete in a few years with EVs. This will truly only be a passion project in the near future. We are in a sea change environment in the auto industry.

[@justinbuice]

Thanks! You are right, but I think that as that change happens, a lot of people are going to cling to their ICE vehicles, and will keep them running at all costs. We are in the last generation of cars that the average person can work on themselves 😢

[@ProcTech]

Not gonna happen at least while we are still alive. Maybe the next generation or after that. This fear of EV taking over is over exaggerated.

[@anassnouri6129]

I never seen justin doing something that I don’t agree with ‘ this guy is in top of his game ; these are the best products you can get to make your car live longer

[@theoutsider6191]

Hey guys, just bought a M240i used, first registered Jun 2019. And it also has the B58 engine in, with the same setup for coolant reservoirs as you have. The main engine coolant reservoir was a little low on coolant so i got some from BMW yesterday (green for 2019 on) and a syringe and tubing to sample the reservoir since i could not actually tell if the coolant in there looked the same (some folks will use non BMW stuff, so best to check before adding). The coolant in the main engine reservoir was yellow, so not the green coolant BMW stated is used in B58s from 2019 on. It is clear and clean looking with no residues or particles evident (good news as i believe if there was oil from engine or transmision it would not be, similarly if there was a rust problem) and interestingly if you pass light through it at right angles to viewing direction it is bright green like the proper coolant. Would you say this colour change can happen to coolant over time where it will change colour like this? And also, being as the reservoir for the intercooler (smaller reservoir) contained green coloured coolant and was at the correct level, i assume the two systems are completely independent of one another, am i correct?

[@See.M.Swervo]

Wow. I’m going through the same thing but opposite I have like a yellowish green coolant in my low-temp reservoir. When I shine light in it as well it is green. Super weird I need to know how to drain the low-temp reservoir I did a flush over thr weekend but I only did the high temp.. I have the f30 340

[@theoutsider6191]

@@See.M.Swervo I took mine in to BMW within a week of buying it and had them drain and replace 🙂 Correct stuff in there now. There are a few videos of how to drain this fluid out and flush. I don't have a garage/drive so could not do this myself really.

[@dontsleephungry716]

Kinda unfair using the coolant filling machine. As many ppl doesn’t hav this expensive tool and want to do it the diy way. Show us how to do it without that machine

[@ihatekj8788]

if i am not mistaken from the other videos i have seen you just open the air bleed off valve on your coolant turn you car on but not full set the temperature to high and fan to low then bump on the gas pedal for about 10 seconds or so

[@suryaprihadi2258]

Some job need extra or special tool to do it properly. Example good torque wrench. Modern cooling system due to very high efficiency heat exchanger using micro channel is best to use vacuum type refill kit to avoid small stubborn air bubbles pocket. At say 25 inch hg vacuum mentioned in this video, it is equal to as though as we are filling coolant at 12.5 psi positive pressure, but in the form of suction.

[@justinbuice]

BMW’s service documents state that the B58 coolant should “only” be replaced using a vacuum

[@anthonyriche552]

You can try leaving the coolant cap off overnight. This will generally release all the air bubbles in the system. I used to do this on my e34 and e39 and it worked everytime.

[@FacesintheStone]

BMW is not DIY friendly. ❤ yes you’re going to need special tools, you’re going to need special knowledge. You might even need some special brew.

[@ShockwavesFTW]

Great video, this is the collab we all needed. For xDrive cars, the only additional fluids would be front diff and transfer case fluid, correct?

[@MrBeatlesbass96]

Life saver! Clear, concise, and professional. Thank you!

[@justinbuice]

Glad we could help!

[@AnonN-sr6uu]

Hey Justin, how many miles did your 340i have when you decided to change all the fluids out? I have an '18 230i with 45K miles, when do you recommend I change mine? I drive about 5k miles a year. Thank you and love your vids!

[@thesketcher1242]

60k km here in Europe. Zf company interval. Bmw doesnt even have one..

[@jameswoodall899]

Prudent to do everything shown in this video once you hit 50K.

[@marniionmee2140]

Best BMW diy guy.

[@e90_austin]

Very well done yet again bro. Cleanest (and most well maintained) F30 on YT 😎

[@justinbuice]

Appreciate it man 😁 Keeping it well preserved so you can buy it from me one day 😜

[@albertpimentel8230]

@@justinbuice great job Justin , what oil you recommended for 2013 x5 133k thanks

[@e90_austin]

@@justinbuice hahaha. One day!

[@jameswrp]

Hi Justin, great video. Any opinion on the Ceratec Brian added after a few months driving? Interested to protect my 340i too!

[@ИванИванов-о2э8п]

BMW factories use ZF 8hp fluid in their transmission. You have added luqui molly which differs from ZF. BMW warns that mixing a different fluid can cause damage to the transmission. That’s why I ordered ZF. What do you think about that? Because couple litres old oil was left in transmissions anyway.

[@deblober89]

Do you add the exact same coolant to both cold and hot fill sections? And do you go to the max or go for the middle of min and max fill? Love the videos very helpful!

[@bigkano]

This is the best video on KZbin hands down thank you guys for your honesty and your detailed explanation I appreciate it and you earned a new sub!

[@justinbuice]

Glad we could help!

[@TheHunterHofman]

Awesome BMW content as always, Justin. Thank you.

[@TheJaredsalinsky]

Great video. Thanks. Very helpful. Question about the coolant - what if you don’t have a pressure bleeder? Is it the typical ‘leave the cap off and let the car idle for 15 minutes so it can believe itself’?

[@jb-media]

Thank you for this simple guide here with Bryan O´Conner! 😎😎

[@AaronTremblay]

Heck yeah, I know this is already great 5 seconds in!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Such a good resource!

[@justinbuice]

Couldn’t have done it without you 😁🤝

[@KadenSpitters-xq9ck]

Hey Justin! I saw you at the Woodward dream cruise! I was in my black e90, a 2011 328xi. I tried to message you off my moms instagram because I don’t have it. I was driving one lane over and you were 1 car length ahead of me for almost 5 minutes! Your videos are super helpful getting to know my car. I turned 16 beginning of august so it’s my first car, and the first car I personally bought!

[@justinbuice]

Glad I can help! And I do remember seeing a black E90. Looked clean 😎

[@Slayaah9]

Really great videos, I love all of your content. And this is very good as a walkthrough, even for us who is used to mechanical work. Just easier to be prepared with tools etc, instead of going out to check what I need. I love how meticulously you are doing it. But as a request, please use gloves. Hands is really hard noticing it but I’ve had oil splashing other parts, like legs. It’s not many minutes before the oil actually gets absorbed into the skin. I lost a grandfather because of cleaning and rebuilding engines with hands in diesel and kerosene and oil all day long. So please stay safe and make more good work👌🏽

[@justinbuice]

Thanks for the tip! I started wearing gloves recently after reading a similar comment on another video. Safety first!

[@Slayaah9]

@@justinbuice ❤️ I’m so happy to hear that. You make a really great material. You deserve a long life after work also. That’s how I’m trying to see it, why work so hard if we don’t live to experience the retirement and some vacation You definitely earned me as a subscriber for life Have a great spring prepping cars for summer season 👌🏽

[@i679n5]

Which coolant hoses to change out and when? 😊

[@baboowee]

PERFECT TIMING

[@ericsivilla4091]

I just got a 2024 530i, also factory filled with 0w20. I felt it was a bit to thon. I asked the BMW dealer, and the service dept. they told me tgat they use 0w30 after 60k to 70k high mialeage. However I could request to use 0w30 on my next pil change and they would no prob. They said the ow30 provides more protection, , but the 0w20 is for better fuel economy. Then I asked if I could use 5w30, and they said I could, and they have it, but 0w30 flows better. I'm in Miami. Not sure where you guys are at, perhaps the extreme heat we have here , BMW has different fill options. I personally prefer the 0w30

[@bigred3282]

Great video as always. What would you estimate was the cost to replace all the fluids? I see the transmission pan and tools probably added around $5-600+ . So maybe around $1000 total to get all these changed out?

[@justinbuice]

I have to add it all up, but $1,000 sounds very close. Keep in mind that most people will re-use the stock transmission pan which would be a big savings.

[@simonsays582]

In about 1000 miles im due for a oil change. So for my 2014 228i RWD Coupe, I ordered 5w30 Schaeffer's Advanced European Performance. The BMW dealership said originally the weight was 5w30, but changed it to 0w30. I said screw it im gonna keep it 5w30. Schaeffer's been around since 1839.

[@jaymilo8425]

What does a complete fluid change like this cost I'm wondering? Also what about power steering fluid or is that still good? Awesome video as always. Definitely the best BMW youtuber out there

[@justinbuice]

I’ll add it all up today and then reply to this. BMW switched to electric power steering around 2012 so there’s no steering fluid 😎. I appreciate that!

[@BoliDropz]

@@justinbuicewhat’s the answer?

[@ethanrupp6503]

What was the tool used to fill the trans case back up? A dual hand pump?

[@John-yh9wf]

Great video. Ceratec: some people recommend adding it before the oil. Might not matter.

[@justinbuice]

Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind next time

[@Walid10105]

Hey, thanks for the video! Any specific level of preasure for the new brake fluid? Thanks.

[@elikemnutefe]

Great Video, Informative Content! I've been a great fan of your videos from day 1. Everybody needs a great friend like Bryan. 2013 328i XDrive owner.

[@justinbuice]

Thank you! Glad we can help the BMW community! Thanks for sticking around this long!

[@elikemnutefe]

You are always welcome. The love continues. ❤️

[@hassansadek6341]

Does this car use power steering fluid at all or is it all electrical?

[@miguelmunoz4289]

For the coolant drain is it the same location as the bmw g20?

[@hardlyjohnson4082]

Just I need a head unit upgrade for my 2015 335i what is your best recommendation?

[@TheThinkerBodyMindSpirit]

Is that applicable the liqui moly Atf to bmw e90 318i 2010?

[@CamjProductions]

Awesome video. Been looking at 340is for the past year and the plan is to get on in December. Any comments about what tools I should start to accumulate? This will be my first real project car and I’m not sure what I need!!

[@justinbuice]

Hey! At the very least you will need metric sockets, a set of both Torx and E Torx sockets, a torque wrench, and some sort of software that can interface with the car’s computers. A set of interior pry tools will be helpful too. I personally use BimmerGeeks ProTool which is an app you can get for android devices. I got a cheap tablet from walmart just to run ProTool. You will need this or something like it if you ever replace the battery. It can also show live parameters like how we were able to check the transmission temp in the video. You can also use it for programming if you change any of the electronics inside the car. For example i Installed a digital gauge cluster a few months ago and used ProTool to program it to the car. I also use an app called Carly which doesn’t have quite as many features, but it’s more convenient for me to use on the go since it works with iPhone.

[@CamjProductions]

@@justinbuice awesome thanks bro I appreciate the help seriously!!

[@ksb5325]

4:16 instructions unclear, my car did not have 8 million 8mm screws but it had a lot. I removed all the screws on my car and it still did not have 8 million. My car is now in multiple pieces and won’t turn on.

[@dontsleephungry716]

I have learned so much from you. Started watching you when I was 20 now I am 27 and I just recently bought a BMW and started working on the car doing maintenance 🫶

[@justinbuice]

I love to hear that! Congrats on the car! 😁

[@leebenstead7171]

After watching/reading various how tos regarding the transmission refill, apparently, after carrying out the procedure in the video one should either add 0.5 ltr extra of oil, or, run the transmission until the transmission cooler opens (75°C), then let the trans cool back down to 40°C, and recheck level. Obviously this depends on whether or not a cooler is fitted.

[@justinbuice]

We were following the service PDF from ZF. After shooting this, we test drover the car, let the transmission cool down to 40C, took out the fill plug, and there was still a steady stream of fluid coming out.

[@justinbuice]

Of course a dipstick would make this all much easier 😅

[@leebenstead7171]

@@justinbuice That's good to know as I will be doing mine tomorrow (hence me being here, thought one more vid couldn't hurt lol) now I can skip that bit. I will be changing the Mechatronic sealing sleeve whilst I'm in there, again 'apparently' they can be prone to leaking. Thanks for a great vid.

[@leebenstead7171]

@@justinbuice 😂True

[@RbNetEngr]

When discussing the transmission fill process, (between 16:50-17:10) did he mean to say Fill Plug rather than Drain Plug? If you run the engine until the trans fluid reaches 40C, then remove the Drain Plug to check the level, all the fluid will start draining out!

[@chloeh04]

Amazing video, thanks guys. I've just bought a bmw 1 series 2.0 118d sport 5dr 2013(bag's of fun) your video is very informative. Appreciate your time 👍🏼👌

[@atlannnuhandy]

Do you recommend doing a trans service at 120k? Don’t know the service behind the zf8hp

[@lionzion5042]

The collab we love to see, time after time! Great Vid, very helpful indeed!

[@justinbuice]

Glad we could help! 😁

[@Luui2x]

What oil should I use for high mileage bmw?

[@BrendanClune]

Question about doing the transmission pan. Why are we cleaning the mating surfaces on the transmission of fluid with a microfiber cloth.. if we are then putting some transmission fluid on the new gasket to lubricate it? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of cleaning that off in the first place?

[@clemmess6974]

What oil i need for my 335i 2013 xdrive

[@javieraucay4180]

Excelente video y pocos te explican que debes de cambiar el aceite del diferencial y la transmisión y me podrías ayudar cada cuantas millas se debe revisar o cada que tiempo se debe hacer el cambio

[@illa109]

Aren't you're supose to do adaptation reset after changing transmission fluid as well?

[@e90_austin]

Nah man it’s just to reset the service interval. That’s all it does.

[@papaidolatrine2499]

I also heard there was some solenoid reset you’re supposed to do but idk

[@justinbuice]

Resetting the adaptations is not mentioned in the BMW service guide or the ZF service guide.

[@01123581321341]

Would the transmission oil swap be the same procedure on a manual? Would you need to start the car and move through the gears and top up a second time like here? Is that step absolutely necessary ?

[@axl6670]

the green coolant says to use deonized water, does it matter if i use distilled water? because you used distilled

[@MrM440i]

Thank you for the amazing instructions!! How often should coolant be flushed? Dealership said 100k miles lifetime fluid. How often should engine oil be changed? Dealership said every 10k miles.

[@i679n5]

Coolant I would say around 70 000 miles. Oil 6 000 - 10 000 miles.

[@MikeyMeM3]

I have a 2017 430 and bought some blue coolant because I got a warning light on for low. However I'm aware that they started using green coolant so if the dealership topped off my blue coolant with green coolant would I need to use green or blue to top off? I read that you can use green in blue but not blue in green so I'm a little confused if I should add blue or green even though the car originally came with blue. I just topped off with some water for the time being.

[@justinbuice]

I’d say it’s probably fine for now. But personally I’d change it sooner than later. That way you can start fresh and know exactly what’s in there.

[@mrnatnatwarlal1972]

I would love to see fluid changes on G05 X5. Thank you for the great video..

[@neilhanks]

@justinbuice For the coolant change there was some editing. Right after you empty the system and have full vacuum, the inlet hose was empty. Then video cut to next step with inlet hose full before filling new coolant into system. It looks like you skipped a step. If you don’t have that inlet line full of coolant you’ll be injecting the air that’s in the line into the system. How did you fill the inlet line first?

[@ignaciobarcia1549]

What a joy to watch! Thanks!

[@dominicmckee9009]

I have a G20, looking to do all the maintenance you just did can I use these same products?

[@jorgemartinbg]

How often should you change your brake fluid completely? And the transmission? 2017 430i thank you for your videos

[@justinbuice]

Brake fluid - BMW recommends every 2 years. ZF 8 Speed transmission - ZF recommends 50k miles (my car had around 60k in this video).

[@blank2837]

@@justinbuicewhat size tires do you have all around wondering? i have a f30 myself and love the fitment

[@justinbuice]

@@blank2837 • Front: 18x8.5 ET35 • Rear: 18x9.5 ET45 • Front: 245/40/R18 • Rear: 275/35/R18

[@zarrcastic_]

Great video guys!

[@justinbuice]

Thank you! 🙏

[@klthomas3364]

why did the BMW didn't bleed the brakes on mine when i took for a brake fluid?? they just flush it and replace.

[@bmwloverforlife8091]

My question is, when you change the oil like this and don't put it on a machine to pump it out, do you get all of the old oil out of the system?

[@EvanLong-h2x]

Dude this is what KZbin car scene is missing. ALL IN ONE. Next can you show some other topic? Like checking for parasitic battery drain or diagnosing/fixing electrical stuff like sunroof with a mind of its own or comfort access not working, replacing stuff like handles, clips, fenders etc would be very helpful.

[@chris3774]

Dealer starting to see oil pump failures on b58… tech said ALWAYS use oem bmw filter because common thread on failures seems to be aftermarket filters that may starve oil or be too much drag on flow…

[@justinbuice]

The Mann filter we used is listed as an OEM replacement for the B58.

[@vbigmason]

love the sound effects with the coolant hoses 🤣🤣😂

[@See.M.Swervo]

Hey Justin which hose disconnects the low temp reservoir?

[@justinbuice]

I’m not sure which one is which because we drained them both at the same time. I will see if I can find any info on TIS

[@cauleng3970]

How many quarts of trans fluid did you end up putting in after draining it?

[@barrt4474]

What about blinker fluid?

[@TheJacintoEffect]

It would be nice to see the transfer case done too

[@mohammedal-muqimi9259]

Is ATF1800 better than zf transmission oil? Also . Service advised me to drain about half only and add fresh oil. ? I get confused

[@JesusIrizarry-c6v]

Amén , the video i was waiting thanks

[@alexanderschonfeld5879]

Doesn't pulling a vacuum tend to crush in some parts like radiators? If we suck the air out of a thin metal can, it will crush in... I'd hate to see a radiator deform itself same way..

[@briannguyen9217]

How’s the B58 engine holding up? Is the plastic oil housing holding up? Did you replace it with aluminum?

[@justinbuice]

Haven’t had any issues. Still have the stock plastic housing but may upgrade to aluminum soon.

[@TheJraze18]

thamks so much for this info on thre b58 every fluid change.A+

[@xfivemtiwtiw789]

Hey Justin....may i ask if Bryan do an F85 2018 Dieefrential and transmission oil change? Thanks.

[@rp1666]

Hey Justin, thanks for another great video! I'm about to service the transmission of my 2018 BMW M240i X-drive and I bought a ZF pan & filter with 7 Liters of Liqui Moly Top Tec 1800 ATF. But now I'm hesitant to go with Liqui Moly because there will be about 2 liters of the factory ZF fluid left behind and I'm concerned about mixing them. Am I correct in assuming this is what you did and if so, have you noticed any changes in the performance of the transmission?

[@rickp2293]

Should be fine. I mixed mine on my 330e trans and as long as it’s 5he same spec you’ll be fine

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

Nice 👍🏼 ! Thanks ! 👊🏼

[@mandlamvalo5283]

Hi Justin, My F34 ,b48 engine is mixing oil with coolant in water reservoir. I have replaced oil filter housing but is still mixing. Could it be transmission cooler?

[@blaccjungle21]

Question my 2007 328i just had the brake fluid light come on but it’s full, does this mean it has to be flushed and replaced. Also would it stop squeaking when I brake or is that brake pads ?

[@mocam4636]

Quick question. Can you do just an oil change and at a different time do a oil filter change or do you have to do it together

[@justinbuice]

Most people change the filter at the same time

[@robertmontgomery7158]

Great video. I always spray brake cleaner to remove brake fluid off of the calipers after I am done bleeding brakes as brake fluid can ruin paint

[@justinbuice]

Great tip!

[@davidkaydash]

What do I do if my brake fluid reservoir is completely empty? (No Leak, just had to drain it because calipers were replaced)

[@catalinpetrariu7590]

Try a cover and a polish for headlights

[@FreudeF10]

Why would you change the transmission fluid? Is it recommended every 100k?

[@justinbuice]

The fluid interval for this transmission is 60,000 miles

[@ghostrecon688]

Will Mobil 1 work for the bmw bc I've Been googleing and researching the oil and in sewing a lot of different oils

[@jpt757]

@justine, thank you for this video, well presented. Please, I have a question, @3:31 after the engine oil, Cebatec was added. What is the purpose of adding Cebatec?

[@justinbuice]

It’s a protective additive that reduces wear and tear on the engine.

[@ВладимирВладимирович-д7ш2я]

power fluid?

[@post2memrg]

love the vids, if only I had a full garage of toys to do the job myself.

[@rosangelbastidas5472]

thanks guys, very useful video.

[@Jasonv65]

There should be a class action lawsuit against BMW (& other manufacturers) for saying that the transmission fluid doesn’t get changed because that’s total crap (like my transmission). My 2009 BMW 1 series 128i convertible has transmission issues and only 116k miles. The previous owner never changed the fluid per BMW and now it shudders in 4th & 5th gears when I drive it in full automatic mode. If I manually shift it drives fine with no shudder. If there has been a schedule to change the fluid and the previous owner had it done this most likely wouldn’t be a problem. Now I’m screwed with a transmission that is not going to last very long. It’s a crime to not have a schedule to maintain it. I read up on this and found that there is no coolant flush, or trans flush, or diff flush or fuel filter that is scheduled by BMW. That’s criminal on the part of BMW. No wonder BMWs have so many issues. I’m sick of auto makers misinforming customers on these maintenance issues. BMW should be forced to either replace transmissions that have issues like mine or replace the entire car. Won’t ever buy another BMW ever again. Oh and good luck selling my car without replacing the transmission!

[@lacuevadeanuar]

What was the reason to go back to 0w20?