has anyone done it??? is it as it says in bmwtips.com???
please... let me know.... thank you
ps... Oil change in trans and engine.
Thank you
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Engine oil change is straight forward, just follow the direction on BMWtips. I haven't crawled under the car to change oil since I got the oil extractor.
Tranny oil change is more involved, if you have an auto transmission, take a look at this site
http://www.geocities.com/thesynic/E36trans.html
The E39's tranny is the same.
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Quote: Engine oil change is straight forward, just follow the direction on BMWtips. I haven't crawled under the car to change oil since I got the oil extractor.
Tranny oil change is more involved, if you have an auto transmission, take a look at this site
http://www.geocities.com/thesynic/E36trans.html
The E39's tranny is the same. | Q: Have you ever changed your transmission fluids? (DIY or at a shop?)
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Quote: | Q: Have you ever changed your transmission fluids? (DIY or at a shop?) |
I have not, but plan to do it as soon as it gets a bit warmer here. I don't feel safe under then car with jackstands at all, so chances are I'll find a shop to do it for me. If you bring yours to a shop, make sure they use the correct fluid and follow the BMW procedure religiously. I have 100k+ on mine so I probaby won't do a power flush, just a normal fluid and filter+gasket change.
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well i am planning to do it hopefully this weekend. I will let you know guys if its fun(!?) 
i am planning to use mobil1 or redline trans oil and for engine the same... is that good choice? filter/cabin filters/gas filter/sparks and wires from dealer?!
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Quote: well i am planning to do it hopefully this weekend. I will let you know guys if its fun(!?)
i am planning to use mobil1 or redline trans oil and for engine the same... is that good choice? filter/cabin filters/gas filter/sparks and wires from dealer?! |
I think some people had problems with Redline for the trani, do a search. I used royal purple in my gearbox and its done wonders. Not sure if they offer a product for auto transmissions. Many people use Mobil 1 engine oil on this board, BMW recommends 5W-30 synthetic.
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