 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 703 Views | |  |  |  |  09-27-2007, 07:05 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |  How To Change The Automatic Transmission Fluid?
Does anyone know how to change the automatic transmission fluid? I wanna do it on my next oil change. I've done a Civic before, but am to afraid to do the BMW cuz I've always heard u need special tools or its difficult to do it. Any help would be appreciate.
(and what oil should i go with?) |  |  | | 06-13-2008, 06:56 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
tryign to bring an old old post back to life. well actually started
bump-de-dump. __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 06-13-2008, 07:31 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 |
It's more tricky than difficult. http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/tech...Fluid_Auto.htm Here's info on checking the level, which is what you'll need to follow after it's filled. http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/mainte...0Autotrans.pdf I'd highly suggest getting an accurate digital thermometer to do this project. Either a flexible probe one you can dip into the fluid, or a point & shoot IR gun type one. The temperature of the fluid need to be 30C to 50C when you check it. Ideally 30C. Also make sure you have a fluid pump and quality ATF. Once you do it, you'll probably not want to do it again so you'll be glad you have good ATF in it. The 318ti takes plain old Dexron III ATF. Any name-brand Dexron III will be just fine, but I'd probably go with a synthetic. | | | | | 06-14-2008, 03:56 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,525 |
I bought my own fluid and took the car to a local reputable transmission repair place. They charged me 85$ to drain the fluid, remove the two lower trays, replace the gaskets, clean the easily accessible things, put it all back together, and refill to the right level....
It was money well spent, versus trying to do this as a DIY on jack stands. | | | | | 06-14-2008, 04:13 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
dude. i think thats what im going to do as well. i know this girl whose dad owns a shop. ill just buy everything needed and have him do it for me cuz it seems it'll take a long time for me to do it. i just dont have that kind of patience sometimes.
what brand do you guys recommend?? __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 06-14-2008, 04:40 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |
WAIT! Your cars an automatic? Since when? __________________
"Drive Fast and Take Chances" | | | | | 06-14-2008, 04:51 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 |
That's a good idea. Changing the automatic fluid was one of the few projects I said I'd never do again when I was finished. It's incredibly messy without a lift.
Mobil 1 makes a full synthetic Dex III as does Valvoline. The Valvoline is a Dex VI which is newer and meets Dex III. I used a generic Dex III from the local Farm & Fleet. That was almost 30,000 miles ago and it's worked wonderfully for me. If you're willing to pay for synthetic, I'd so go for it, but it's not necessary. | | | | | 06-14-2008, 05:45 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Quote: Originally Posted by SDKmann  WAIT! Your cars an automatic? Since when? | you talking to me or mohaughn? lol.. Quote: Originally Posted by CirrusSR22 That's a good idea. Changing the automatic fluid was one of the few projects I said I'd never do again when I was finished. It's incredibly messy without a lift.
Mobil 1 makes a full synthetic Dex III as does Valvoline. The Valvoline is a Dex VI which is newer and meets Dex III. I used a generic Dex III from the local Farm & Fleet. That was almost 30,000 miles ago and it's worked wonderfully for me. If you're willing to pay for synthetic, I'd so go for it, but it's not necessary. | yeah. i was reading every article that i could find regarding the transmission fluids but every single time i read it it sounded so difficult. the jack stands dont give much room to work with. hopefully the guy will give me a good rate... __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 06-14-2008, 05:51 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |
You, I thought it was manual... __________________
"Drive Fast and Take Chances" | | | | | 06-14-2008, 05:56 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Quote: Originally Posted by SDKmann You, I thought it was manual... | lol... hahahHAHAHhaha.... nope. its an auto. :-/ What made you think it was a manual? __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 06-14-2008, 06:04 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |
Im not really sure actually, just for some reason I thought you had third pedal. __________________
"Drive Fast and Take Chances" | | | | | 06-14-2008, 06:11 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
nope. sure don't. not yet anyway. __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | |
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