Are BMW automatic gearboxes reliable?
Simply put, no. There is nothing to suggest that in general BMW automatics are any more or less reliable than their manual transmissions. Just looking at how many used BMWs are for sales with more than 200k miles suggests that major drivetrain problems are not common.
Do BMW auto gearboxes need servicing?
ZF, THE MAKERS OF THE AUTO GEARBOXES IN THE MAJORITY OF BMW MODELS, RECOMMEND YOU SERVICE YOUR GEARBOX EVERY 60,000 MILES. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SERVICES TO DO FOR THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR GEARBOX.
What kind of shifter do I need for MY BMW?
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Why is the shift gear not moving in my BMW?
After the car (08-528i) was parked for a week and when it’s time to use it this morning, the shift gear won’t move to D or R (tried everything stepped on brakes, on/off,etc.), after a few mins of trying everything, then it engages.
Why does the shift cable come off in my car?
My car has an automatic transmission. From what you’ve described, it sounds like the shifter cable came off at the transmission or the shifter. I’d suggest checking the shift linkage on the transmission to see if the cable came off. This is due to the connector end bushing falling apart and not being able to hold the cable on any longer.
What’s the problem with the transmission on my BMW?
Then this same incident happened again in the afternoon but this time, i have to call SOS and they said it’s the transmission and they sent me a tow truck, after waiting for few hours, when tried again – it worked. Anyone knows what’s going on? the car only have 1K miles on it.