Automatic fluid change

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   Anyone give tips on changing the ATF in a 5-speed E34? 
Haynes advise you have it done at a dealer, but I want to do it myself if possible. I recently cooked it on a motorway, and I feel it will need more than one change :)

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buckslad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28-July-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 6	Topic: Automatic fluid change Posted: 28-July-2003 at 09:16
	Anyone give tips on changing the ATF in a 5-speed E34? Haynes advise you have it done at a dealer, but I want to do it myself if possible. I recently cooked it on a motorway, and I feel it will need more than one change :)

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Tommy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12-April-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 14	Posted: 31-July-2003 at 16:18
	OK Buckslad, Heres the layout.. Early versions were equipped with a dipstick.On later Models this was eliminated. On Cars without an ATF level dipstick, it is recommended that the ATF level checking be left to authorised BMW dealer with the appropriate temperature measuring equipment. The most accurate check of the ATF level is best done on a lift with the engine running in neutral and the ATF at a specific temperature.. You could still do the job if you have a hydraulic lift available as the car must be level when refilling,and the ATF at a temperature of 30-55c (86-131F). Place the transmission in neutral and start the engine. With the ATF at the specified temperature, add ATF until it spills from the filler hole.. Happy ATF

buckslad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28-July-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: 31-July-2003 at 16:41
	thanks, as I suspected, very similar to the VW procedure, which is decribed in the Haynes manual. I think the knack will be to replace as much fluid as comes out when I drain it. That should be near enough!

Andyboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Banned User Joined: 04-June-2003 Status: Offline Points: 707	Posted: 01-August-2003 at 21:13
	I'd leave it to a dealer......the problem is getting the oil back in. Also, you need a special oil for the 5 speed autos. If you live anywhere near Essex/Kent, I recommend Hornchurch Automatic Transmissions on 01708 440308. He knows these units inside out and can do an oil and filter change for about �70 (from memory!)