How much Oil can you get out of an automatic gearbox?
You will probably only get about 4-5 litres max of old ATF oil in the sump, the rest of it is all inside the gearbox. It is not possible to get it all out by changing it this way, that’s why its recommended that you do one change and then a few hundred miles or so do another (no filter) to try and get most of the old oil out.
Where did I Have my BMW gearbox oil changed?
No, we were on holiday in the south of France, went to start the car one morning and bang, it had gone. Fortunately we had a good breakdown and recovery policy, they arranged to have the car taken to the nearest BMW dealership (50 miles), we had the car back five days later together with a bill for £580.
What do I need for an oil and filter change?
Details of that here. For a standard oil / filter change you will need a new filter / “o” rings, at least 5 litres of ATF oil and a new sump gasket. First off, get the car parked on a level surface, then the first job is to drain the oil from the gearbox sump, below is the sump and the drain plug at the bottom. NOTE !!!
How do you change the gears in a BMW?
Fill the gear oil with a pump. Fill it to the brim (until the oil spills out). It takes approximately 4 liters of oil for the first filling. 9. Fire up the engine and shift to each gear and hold each gear for 10 seconds. Warm gearbox to around 40-50 degrees celsius.
How do I Change my gearbox filter and oil?
Place catch pan under drain whole or under the gearbox assembly. Unscrew drain bolt or remove gearbox pan, to start drainage. Remove the old gasket and filter. Inspect the gearbox pan.
How much does it cost to have a BMW gearbox oil changed?
Anyone had their BMW auto gearbox oil changed? Alternatively you could buy a BMW insured warranty (£30-40 a month?) and have the peace of mind knowing that if the tranny goes it’s all covered. Got any info on these?? gearboxes in the 5 and 7 series range, £300ish would seem pretty sensibly priced as the oil costs around £160 alone!
How do you change gearbox fluid and gasket?
Simple Steps To Changing Gearbox Fluid And Gasket: Place catch pan under drain whole or under the gearbox assembly. Unscrew drain bolt or remove gearbox pan, to start drainage. Remove the old gasket and filter.
What kind of oil does an automatic gearbox use?
They generally feature sulphur, which gives them a strong and distinctive smell. Gearbox oil is a much thicker and heavier duty beast all round. Automatic transmission fluid is much thinner than gearbox oil, and because of the dye it contains, is usually red or green.