AT fluid changeout

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   From what I can gather the Auto transmission is supposed to be sealed for the life of the car ie never needs the trans fluid changing. Looking at the ETK it appears that there are procedures for changing the filter/oil on repair.

After 117K I cannot believe that the oil in my transmission is as good as new. Even if the filter has been changed out regularly. Over time the oil will become contaminated and will cease to have optimum properties which can only be detrimental to the AT.

Has anyone had the oil changed on their AT? I am going to ask BM to do it at my next pit stop.

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PhilC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 15-December-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 161	Topic: AT fluid changeout Posted: 21-August-2003 at 15:53
	From what I can gather the Auto transmission is supposed to be sealed for the life of the car ie never needs the trans fluid changing. Looking at the ETK it appears that there are procedures for changing the filter/oil on repair. After 117K I cannot believe that the oil in my transmission is as good as new. Even if the filter has been changed out regularly. Over time the oil will become contaminated and will cease to have optimum properties which can only be detrimental to the AT. Has anyone had the oil changed on their AT? I am going to ask BM to do it at my next pit stop.

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Eamo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450	Posted: 21-August-2003 at 23:11
	There was a peice on this in Total BMW a while back. I'll have a look and dig it out.

PhilC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 15-December-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 161	Posted: 22-August-2003 at 10:20
	Eamo Appreciate any info you can find on the subject Thanks Phil

aussie840 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Skip Joined: 07-June-2003 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 251	Posted: 22-August-2003 at 22:58
	I'm getting a few parts done at the mechanics on Monday, will ask & let you know. Ian

PhilC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 15-December-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 161	Posted: 23-August-2003 at 13:25
	Thanks Ian. Looking at the CD's it does not look like a onerous procedure. Interested to find out whether or not a BMW mech thinks it should be done or not.

PikeyM3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I E30 M3 Joined: 31-May-2003 Location: Cheltenham - Uk Status: Offline Points: 438	Posted: 27-August-2003 at 20:04
	Phil - You've got to consider what 'the life of the car' is? There is a mumoured rumour that cars were only ever built to do 100,000 miles. So I would advise changing the fluid, it can only ever make the car better! Good luck, whatever you decide 2 do, Pikey
	Old enough to know better, too young to care!

PhilC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 15-December-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 161	Posted: 27-August-2003 at 23:17
	PikeyM3 117K is only half of the mileage I'm expecting from it. I cannot consider changing it for anything but another!!! I've got inspection I coming up after my next spell at work. Going to get my independent to do it at the same time.(I'll get them to confirm that the warranty people have no objection to it) Edited by PhilC

Andyboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Banned User Joined: 04-June-2003 Status: Offline Points: 707	Posted: 28-August-2003 at 00:40
	I had mine changed by BMW at 67'000 miles. It's sealed for life, but I asked them to change the oil and they did it.

PhilC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 15-December-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 161	Posted: 28-August-2003 at 10:10
	Settled then.. I'll let you guys know the cost once its done.