BMW E46 How To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid DIY
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2016
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I had a sort of buzzing sound develop, also a vibration, and I thought it was due to the aftermarket filter I used when I rebuilt the transmission, so I figured it was a perfect chance to do a transmission service video.
Make sure whatever fluid you use is compatible with spec LT71141.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video. - Авто та транспорт
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Good day.... Good day sir.. Just i need ask you .Do you have a video about changing the gearbox oil for a car bmw 318i 2003 (n42)
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I have no mechanical background but this tutorial gave me confidence to try working on my car for the first time in my life. Thank you 50s kid!
Bro how does this guy not have MILLIONS. Of subscribers bro. He deserves so much. The fact he only has 150k makes me mad. He has to have the best bmw videos on the internet for sures .
I have 323 and your videos have shown me how to take care of things with my car that would other wise left me at the mercy of a mechanic. When a woman walks to a shop all they see is dollar signs not anymore.....lol😋
Really like how your video is presented...clear, concise, with good lighting/ audio. Thanks!
Thank you. You explain clearly on how to pump the fluid in and start the car and keep pumping while it is running. I was a little unclear on the process until I watched this. Thanks. I have a 2009 128i. It has the gm transmission.
Just wanted to say thanks for putting this video together. This has been on the to-do list for the last year. Got sidetracked with a new house that turned into a renovation project.
Been watching your videos since I got the 330ci a few years ago as a toy for myself. Little did I know how much work I was going to have to put into my particular vehicle. (Noticing a trend with my purchases lol)
Your attention to detail and thoroughness has been a life saver. The Chilton's manual for this car is basically toilet paper.
Glad to see you back making videos again, I totally get why you took a break.
Cheers from Washington state.
I love you i love you i love you, replacing engine in my 330ci, had to watch many of your videos for the process of procedure of many sectors of the m54. first bmw ive owned and have no clue as im a mercedes guy however your videos have made everything streamlined. I cant thank you enough you are a great explainer out there you deserve 1 mill subs!
cheers mase from Perth, Australia
Had TC clutch slippage on the snap on ecu reader. So removed using your instructions. Replaced HP 5-19 with a 5-26 from a wrecked Audi. . Seems to be working great with swift take off power. Great Instructions thanks giving me the confidence I would never have.
I recently purchased a 2002 E46 convertible with 230,000 miles. The previous owner over the years had a lot of work done. The most serious was a replacement head with all new valves done at the local BMW dealer at a cost of over $4,000. However he admitted that the transmission was never serviced. The only clue that there might be something wrong was the car when stopped on level ground wouldn't creep forward and the same in reverse. So after watching our video a couple of times I decided to do the oil change and filter myself. The result is the car now creeps forward and does the same in reverse. The old fluid was dark brown but didn't smell burned and since I was only changing 1/2 the fluid I found the factory original. Thanks for all the work you do for people like me.
+Jack Profit nice!
I bought mine and this high maintenance German bitch is lounging in my garage for the last 6 years
Her battery is dead now
But reason she was put there is because I was driving and all of a sudden was like a ten speed that wouldn’t go into gear
Called a friend who’s a BMW owner
By the time he tinkered with it she wouldn’t go in reverse
I got a tow truck and immediately rented my garage…. Ridiculous I know
Was saving it for my son who just graduated high school
Any suggestions???
I’ve paid more in storage that what I bought her for and No happy endings but I still feel screwed
I’m in Austin Tx
Anyone interested 2002 530i
Thank you 50sKid, i appreciate the videos you do, i was hoping you covered this particular project as i am about to do the same and wanted to see how you filled the transmission. Thank you sir.
Very good video. Love the tip about holding the gasket in place with RTV. Thanks
Another excellent video! I'd read the forum posts, etc; but there's nothing like seeing it done. I just hope my just-bought 200kMi E46 (who likes to slip a bit when cold) will benefit from fresh juice - perhaps its first in 13 years.
Free coffee for you 50's kid if your ever in Calgary. Thanks for your help through out the years
Only coffee? Free dinner with strong liquors if you come to me in Russia (on in the Netherlands where I work at the moment).
And even that wouldn't be enough to thank 50skid for his outstanding help.
it is so nice to have someone to teach how to do something mechanical work on my car thank you
You did this wrong, your suppose to pour trans fluid down your arm when you remove the pan lol
HAHAHA
I have a 05 330ci zhp automatic and I believe it has a GM transmission... it has 130kmiles it doesn't make any noise... it's still driving okay but I know down the line I need to change the automatic transmission fluid. what is the best way to go about this or is there a video on the GM automatic transmission. Thanks
And get the trans fluid on your face too.
Free coffee for you Nathan if your ever in Calgary. Thanks for your help through out the years
@@aleksankazakov Cancer be careful with auto fluids jalopnik.com/heres-how-all-of-the-fluids-in-your-car-can-kill-you-1789532554
Loosening up those two valve body bolts was such a awesome tip
Thanks mate
This video really helped me out when no one else would.
I am replacing the tranny in my 98 z3 so far your video is the best I have seen... I bought the online manual with 4,036 pages and it covers so many other cars that aren't even bmws that its almost impossible to understand what your looking at thank I think I have enough knowledge we ledge now to finish the job today
just bought my first ever BMW, a 2002 325i project car, your vids have been super helpful. wish i had you as a neighbor lol
i literally got the same car but 2003 we should be mod partners
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Timely video. I plan on doing this very soon. Thanks again!
This helped out a lot. I gotta change the fluid and filter in my car. Thank you. :)
Changed the oil today as yiu said, it worked perfectly :). I will change the filter also next time. thank you :)
Another great Video, with this I had a ZF 5 speed in my 2001 E46 Euro Spec 330Ci, and I had to use a 14mm Socket to get off the fill n drain plug. I used Comma gear oil also and my 1st gear is still a bit sicky but thanks for your help
Gear oil will get sticky in cold weather
Great vids. I don't own this vehicle but always good general info provided in your vids. Not an easy transmission to drain and refill, relative to a Honda anyway.
Thanks for the video! I'm getting ready to do the job on my car soon. 👍🏼
I love your videos, always very helpful. Thank you for making videos.
Thanks Jason, I will be doing this to my 330ci and this explained it fully. Thanks again.
How many miles are on your 330ci? And how's she run after
On e46 form 99-05 I believe used either the german zf transmission which was used on sedans and the GM transmission on the wagons but always check before filling it !!!
Maui is watching! Great clear and very informative in a brotherly way. Mahalo
I was born in Hilo!
Thanks man. I appreciate your labor. Keep up the good friendly work. Atabioy!
Hello 50's kid can you do video on how to change the drive shaft and Prop shaft coupling, centre bearing please. I can feel vibration from my car when I am driving to and from work plus my car feel's like it is holding back when I want to go a bit quicker. The wheels do not need balancing, so I am thinking these parts need replacing. Keep doing what you are doing your videos are helping me to maintain my BMW 👍
You sir are a rock star, thank you for these videos.
I have the GM transmission so the filter is different and doesn’t have a screw to hold it in. Video was informative, none the less.
excellent video like always bro the first video I watched from you was the common repairs.my disa valve broke and didn't know how to take it off but thanks to your video it was a piece of cake thank you.
I have a 2003 325i and my trans pan is flat, I am trying to determine what fluid to use. I checked my drivers door for transmission info didn’t see it. Your videos have helped me with everything I’ve done so far I was hoping you could help me figure out the right fluid. Thanks for the knowledge man
Awesome stuff as always. Love how you broke down when you need and dont/should do a full flush, i always wondered about that.
thanks man
Congratulations on 100k subs you deserve it
Thank you for making this video. Really helpful.
Your work and knowledge is realy great! Thank u sir.
This video is the reason why I just subbed today!
Holy shit, that wrench + allen key trick was simple, yet brilliant. Shut up and take my like!
Refer to this vid time and time again. Thanks man!
Hey 50skid thanks for the video. I have a 2005 BMW 325xi with 92000 miles. my automatic transmission has been really jerky, so I performed a transmission oil change and it helped alot. I still feel a little jerk when shifting in the lower gears. And it's most noticeable when shifting from park to reverse and to drive. The codes that the reader are picking up are p0228, p0227, p0149, and p0146. The transmission light is on as well and it does not let me go into manual mode. If you can help to explain the codes that would be great! Thank you!
Thank you, for all the money I saved and now I’m sure that the trans oil is in there with new filter and All.!
Shit like Brand new, Thank you again.....!
You are literally amazing you know that.
This guy explains very well NO CAP
This might be basic info but I was never told it and paid the price. DONT TURN THE CAR OFF UNTIL THE FILL PLUG IS BACK ON! Great guide but a little warning might have saved the gallon of ATF from painting my driveway while I panicked to get the fill plug back on 😂 oh well, it's raining now and it needs more fluid then I have so tomorrow is attempt two.
I would really like to see a video on changing the transmission cooler lines. One of mine is leaking and I think I am just going to change the fluid through the line since I have to remove it anyway
this is a very good video. and I wanted to see if you could make a video and how to properly jack up the car. living both wheels off the ground and putting jack stands underneath
That is in my common repair steps video.
A suggestion - To change all of the fluid - instead of the tedious home based drain/refill procedure you describe, just take it to the shop and have them use their complete drain/refill tool and then you could just do the filter at home later?
Dude you’re awesome, love you videos.
Thanks for the extremely well presented clip! 100000000000x likes ;)
A word of caution to those with the GM transmission: I've read a few unfortunate instances of people loosening the valve body to drain the torque converter, unknowingly damaging components and then having a nonfunctioning transmission. Definitely know what you're doing if you decide to do it, because there are parts that can get displaced and lead to trouble. I don't know if the ZF transmission is safer to do this on, but just my $0.02. Happy wrenching :)
so i dont drain the extra fluid after taking off the filter?
@@cabzyca2953if you’re confident in your abilities then yes. If not then no lol I plan on doing this fluid Change but I’m not flushing it from the torque converter
Thank God for 50s kid
Excellent video !
Lifetime transmission fluid is funny sounding but the whole tranmission is actually sealed in that of being done tranmission is actually up upside down so all of it has fluid. interesting way to refilll this is to get fluid cirulate'ing and small electric pump an intercooler can be used and spliced in that of how to get all tranmission oil in, pump is required. don't forget you will need another Resivior to help catch excess.
Addvantage is Transmission doesn't mess itself up as fluid keeps it from damageing itself., but at the same time it do's slip when getting on gas a little bit. Far as BMW dealership looking saying what the did you do interesting part it's actually more better but if it takes 8 1 pint bottle's your going to need about 12 to 14 pint's give or take length and how big hose your use'ing. once you get it so that it pumping nice, example pumping so whole transmission is getting correct amount of oil, say it's 15 psi to 25 psi, will say 25 psi, then will lower it to about 23 psi or 22 psi. If transmission seems odd or just wrong or noise then place it back up too 25 or 24 so transmission doesn't slip as much and fluid isn't constantly circulate'ing but circulateing enough to keep fluid getting to were it needs to go.
Golden tips my man, just did a first time in 300k km oil / filter change on my 320i , your tips really helped.
And for the next one.. get a T50 with girth , was a huge ass fight to get the filler cap out ,
And do not cheap out and also get a good T27 bit , as a T25 will mame and murder the bolts before you get them out.
The filler plug isn’t a torx it’s an 8mm Allen. And yes never use a smaller torx like a T25 on a T27 as it’s just inviting disaster!
@@50sKid Must have been the fight that :) as the torx got stuck bad as the 8mm slipped at the first "i am still asking you nice" try.
And i have now a permanent 8mm allen extension on my filler plug. Did not dare to remove the T50 i -rammed- in there afraid the plug would become totally useless. :) :) :)
It will actually will make the next change ( if , ever ) more easy .
I know it's an older post but what kind of tran fluid do I use on my 2001 325i automatic. With steptronic 5sp manual
@@7igerpr1nce did you find d your answer? I'm searching deep and no mention of steptronic 5speed automatic transmission anywhere.
Great video thanks for the info!
Hey 50’s kid! I know this is an old video but could really use your help! I have a 2004 bmw 330xi with a GM trans and it’s seems to be slipping ONLY when it’s cold and in drive starting from a stop when transferring from reverse to drive... when I put it in drive it slips for maybe 5 seconds then grabs and is good for the rest of the day! I tried to look for solutions on forums and people kept saying to reset the adaptations, which I have just done and seems to have helped but don’t think that’s the fix. What should I do! Thanks 50’s kid! Keep up the great videos!
Thank you so much , it surely isn't difficult at all but unfortunately my Mechanic Quoted Me 600 AUD for an oil change, filter , rings and gasket.
Thanks for great vids. is there any ATF level dipstick above or must it be done from underneath.?
Gonna try it soon was thinking o need BMW fluid thanks for the info I do have a trans code p0720 I think it's a speed sensor I'm pretty sure
Can you show how to replace rear trailing arm bushings, differential fluid and wiring for the fog lights? I've got no clue how. :/
I know this is an old video but have you tried removing the line from the transmission oil cooler to the transmission and pumping new fluid through it(with engine running) until fresh fluid comes out of the cooler?(flushes entire system) Then you could connect the cooler line back up and top up fluid at the transmission fill point. You would need an electric pump for this though.
Thank you for yours videos
I took this as a challenge. 183,000 mile, 2001 325i ZF Transmission. Zero changes, still running fine.
Can you tell me how she ran after? I wanna do this too my 2005 bmw 330ci with 185k miles
@@colbyeaton7321 I'm never changing the fluid at this point. I'm kinda having fun showing the mechanics that insisted I would be sorry for not changing the fluid they were wrong
@@TedSchoenling Gg your shit hahahaha
my transmission light came on today. the little exclamation mark inside a round cog next to the gear letter(automatic). i feel the car kicking into different gears as i reach high way speeds and low speeds around town. i hope its just an oil change fix that's needed. it looks complicated but I'm grateful that you do videos like this. not all heros wear capes :)
Mine has just done the same, what is the problem
I have the same problem did u find the solution. Thanks
i have the same problem and nw it doest get into reverse gear
You are in "limp" mode. Your problem is the switch on the transmission directly under the gear selector. There are 3 contacts on this switch that the computer must see as being in contact. One or two or all of them are probably corroded. The voltage is very small so just a little corrosion can be a problem. Change the switch
@@michaelaiello9226 what is the switch called?
Thank you for your videos.
What are to front jacking points ?
Lifting car up from front and rear?
Brilliant video. Thank you.
Very cool. Nice job!
I just want to chime in with a little detail. I recently rebuilt my ZF 5HP18 in my E34 after getting encouragement from the Kid. This one needs two people for refilling but I had no help around.
Because I had a new torque converter, I had absolutely no old oil in the system. The repair manual sates how much fluid is needed for the given transmission. I decided to "cold fill" it from the top, through the vent opening. There's a little plastic cap that I could remove by hand - I was lucky to have skinny hands, some might not have enough room to reach up there. I pumped in the right amount, started it up, went through the gears a few times and that was it. Now the car has other issues still but I would say the transmission is running fine.
Very interesting, thanks for posting. I'm curious, why did you need 2 people to fill that trans?
According to the manual one person needs to sit in the car and go through the gears while another person constantly pumps the fluid.
Very odd and I think totally unnecessary after a full rebuild. It keeps the BMW techs employed, I guess.
Nah you didn't need to do that. You can fill it up and then go through the gears, that just gets the fluid into every circuit in the entire valvebody.
50sKid Exactly, that's what I figured.
Thanks man, you’re amazing!
Thank you for your videos
today i replaced my fluid and filter and I only found 4 of those magnets in it.... and they were not stuck onto the filter also :(
Born in Hilo? no wonder you've got the island vibe!
50’s kid! Your videos are very precise and detailed! However, you never mentioned in this video of it throws a code and it needs to be reprogramed? Was that the case in your video?? And any link for where you ordered your Auto ZF trans fluid at?
Great videos thanks for sharing
It was very informative, thanks.
I have a transmission which makes sound on gear changes about 2000rpm when it has driven enough to get warm. And not changing the gear if i don’t play with throttle .
Fluid level below the stick . Does it causes or anyone has an idea what is causing that ?
Very good video. Thanks
Hey bud good videos, look I have the same car you do, and recently just got the figure of a gear on my instrument cluster just as I switch gears and it won't go away, tried disconnecting battery.. Nothing.. Not too long ago I had the same issue ended up being on dumb mode and it was a whole on my maf sensor tube.. But now again... Any ideas?
I've got a 01 325i manual that I've been having some trouble with. the instrument cluster doesnt work except for a seatbelt light an a aes light. speedo doesnt work, miles doesnt show, rpm/ temp ect. something keeps draining the battery I just replaced the altinator so I know it's good. and theres a leak between the reservoir and the radiator there was a bad hose but it was dripping on the other side I believe, like where the tank sits you can see anti freeze in between the black plastic case where the tank sits into. I'm thinking it might be the radiator but unsure as its suck a pain to remove any help would be greatly appreciated
haha, i am so lucky i didnt realize how many problems e46 transmissions have. Mine literally has 305 thousand miles on it and it shifts almost perfectly even when revs are up to 6000. Im just trying to get it to break now so i can replace it and it just wont break!! Althought when rpms hit redline i can definately smell burning hell coming from it.
Hi can you do a video on how to replace transmission oil cooler line you don't have to take apart the lines just show us what to do with a video and just explain the steps I have a 2000 323i that needs new cooler lines
Excellent video bro
Regardless of what comes out of your transmission with the fluid, it will ALWAYS be better to do new fluid vs keep old in. Regardless if there is metal flakes or not. Keeping the old particles in will cause more damage than new fluid will.
I agree, if it’s to the point where it’s better with the old fluid in, it won’t last for too long either.
If it was bad I’d throw some Lucas Trans Fix in and top it up after that.
Nice video and good info
Q: what do you think about adding an external "magna-filter" to clean fine particulate not cought by the coarse internal filter??
Nice video. Thanks
Any advice on how to remove a stripped drain plug nut? Drill out? I know we can still remove the pan by removing all the housing bolts but it will be messy.
I'd remove the pan so it's easier to work on, then use a Time Sert kit to repair it. I had to do it under my X5, it's way easier to drill and rethread on a bench then upside down under the car.
Amigo me puedes decir que aceite de transmisión lleva la bmw x3 2005 2.5 gasolina, gracias...
( convencional y sintetico)...
Thanks for the video, is that the same fluid as the Pentosin ATF1 fluid, as farsas the specs?
Just did my tranny. Its the GM. You need a closed end 17mm to get the fill bolt off. A socked won't fit and an open end rounds the bolt. Great video, as always.
Thank for this tutorial Sir
Hi sir, I am doing a transmission oil change on my BMW 2011 535i xdrive. I just have a question, when I drain the oil from my transmission, and start adding the new one, I will add the first batch until it starts draining, and then will turn on the car, and add more fluid, should I keep adding until it starts dripping?, and how would I know that I did not over fill it. I want to know because you filled in more that you dripped, that means your old transmission oil was a little low but you added more after you changed it. may you plz clarify this, and what would happen if i over fill it, or it starts dripping before it allow me to fill at least the amount that was dripped from the old oil. I am a little confused about this part
Hey bud, thanks for the useful videos, my 330 is making a rattling like noise or a pebble in a can sound from the transmission pan when parked and revved high or while in Drive past 2k rpm and only when giving it throttle. I recently bought the car with 135k and I have not done a fluid change. I am trying to see if this sound has been heard by somebody before so that I can plan ahead before doing the fluid change. Thank you
here is the link to the audio clip half way i put the car in neutral and revved but got the same sound.
drive.google.com/open?id=0B5LvYAzFqhgscmJLOExScGhuUEE
I changed mine at 160k and I don't think it's ever been changed before. My fluid looked very very black but no metallic pieces. I did the drain/fill 3 times like you said and it seems to be running fine. Is that what really old fluid looks like or do I maybe have another issue?
I have 04 325i ZSP (same color looks just like yours) I had transmission problem for years that comes up during morning/or starting when cold. Basically I noticed that transmission jumps to high gear and goes into limp mode. So I just puts in manual mode and shift manually until engine temperature/transmission oil temp goes up. Then transmission shifts fine...its been like this ever since I got car used since 2013...I put about 30k miles with numerous long distance road trip. I would of changed fluid long time ago since I suspect that fluid haven't been changed but I decided to drive until it totally breaks down. I suspect either low fluid or something got messed with computer..
Now you know how to check/change the fluid. :-)
I always do it a 3rd time. After that I install a drain plug if it dont have one and drain it once every other oil change.
Hi jayson my car had 225k when i bought to previous owner by just looking those number do you think if i flush as much old fluid i can do you think it may damage my transmission? I want to change it but im confuse for negative things could happen? I dont want to be stuck running old fluid. Pls advice thank you.
Is it 2 gallons if you semi drain the torque converter like you mentioned or just the main part? I've got 7 litres and I'm doing it in the morning lol.