Wow, very simple & straight to point! Thank you! I just got my kit to do this myself. No sense in paying thousands of dollars for what I can do myself in a few hours or less. My E90 328i is a very easy car to DIY for the most part as I've almost restored the car myself & with a few extra hands here & there. You earned a like & new subscriber! Cheers! 🍻
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@@pelicanparts obviously it's for the car you were making a video about, otherwise he wouldn't have commented. Do you really think someone's gonna jump on this video if they have a 2016 Honda Jazz?
See figure 4 here: www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/BMW-3-Series-E90/TRANS-Automatic_Trans_Fluid_Replacing/TRANS-Automatic_Trans_Fluid_Replacing.htm Remove 16mm fill plug, green arrow point to fill plug location. Fill transmission with same amount of fluid that was drained from it. This photo shows the fill plug on a GA6L45R transmission. On other models the fill plug is located on the side of the transmission. Start engine, then apply parking brake, hold your foot on brake pedal and shift transmission through all gears. This with circulate transmission fluid. Place transmission selector in Park, then remove fluid fill plug. Monitor transmission as it reaches a temperature of 100° F. You can check this with an infrared temperature gauge. If a small stream of fluid runs out of fill plug, fluid level is correct. If no fluid runs out, add oil until it starts to run out. Reinstall fill plug and tighten once complete. I suggest driving car, then allowing it to cool and rechecking fluid level. Now here's a tip, once you have filled the transmission with the same amount of fluid drained the level should be close to what it was. Start engine, move gear selector as noted above. With the transmission fluid still cold and fluid fill plug removed, monitor the temperature and fluid flow at fill plug. When the fluid warms up it will expand and should run out of fill plug, if it does not, add fluid until it starts to run out. Install fill plug and repeat once vehicle is cool. Check fluid temperature using a temp gun. 30: 50°C (86: 122°F) Aim for the center of the transmission pan then check temperature this way. The ideal way is to check fluid temp using a BMW scan tool, but not all of us have access to one. Place transmission in Park. Remove fill plug. A small amount of fluid should stream out of fill hole. This indicates the level is correct. If it doesn't stream out, fill fluid until it does. Once you reach desired capacity, drive vehicle and repeat level checking procedure.
do u need gasket sealer and what type of seal is on REAR WHEEL drive ..looks like diff seal than all wheel drive..any pics of correct SEAL on REAR wheel drive 2008 328i sedan? thnaks
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@@pelicanparts my question is all rear wheel drive come with plastic pan like stated in the video? This is not right, turned out mine has the metal one and it’s rear wheel drive
There should be a class action lawsuit against BMW (& other manufacturers) for saying that the transmission fluid doesn’t get changed because that’s total crap (like my transmission). My 2009 BMW 1 series 128i convertible has transmission issues and only 116k miles. The previous owner never changed the fluid per BMW and now it shudders in 4th & 5th gears when I drive it in full automatic mode. If I manually shift it drives fine with no shudder. If there has been a schedule to change the fluid and the previous owner had it done this most likely wouldn’t be a problem. Now I’m screwed with a transmission that is not going to last very long. It’s a crime to not have a schedule to maintain it. I read up on this and found that there is no coolant flush, or trans flush, or diff flush or fuel filter that is scheduled by BMW. That’s criminal on the part of BMW. No wonder BMWs have so many issues. I’m sick of auto makers misinforming customers on these maintenance issues. BMW should be forced to either replace transmissions that have issues like mine or replace the entire car. Won’t ever buy another BMW ever again. And good luck selling my car without replacing the transmission!!
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Wow, very simple & straight to point! Thank you! I just got my kit to do this myself. No sense in paying thousands of dollars for what I can do myself in a few hours or less. My E90 328i is a very easy car to DIY for the most part as I've almost restored the car myself & with a few extra hands here & there. You earned a like & new subscriber! Cheers! 🍻
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How did it go ?
This is exactly how every vehicle service video for any car should be. Only thing lacking is torque specs for the pan
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Add oil to the transmission? 5w30? Or what weight.. surprised you don't add transmission fluid... very concerned
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@@pelicanparts obviously it's for the car you were making a video about, otherwise he wouldn't have commented. Do you really think someone's gonna jump on this video if they have a 2016 Honda Jazz?
5w30 is engine oil, but the transmission oil is 75w90 I think
@@eshayz5147not in auto transmission which is what this video is about, this need ZF atf fuild
Is the car running while draining and filling this bmw?
No. Only when topping up and checking the level.
i been having trouble finding a pan with 17 bolts. every auto part store has a pan of 24 bolts.. why is this?? i got a 2011 bmw 328i rwd
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I always have to question DYI videos where the first step ISN'T loosen the FILL plug. Ask me how I know...
It's a good idea to check if it was over-tightened before you got to it.
this is to be done level? will jacking the car up the front interfere with accurate reading of trans fluid level?
yes, level.
If I’m just draining it and refilling it how do I fill it up
See figure 4 here: www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/BMW-3-Series-E90/TRANS-Automatic_Trans_Fluid_Replacing/TRANS-Automatic_Trans_Fluid_Replacing.htm
Remove 16mm fill plug, green arrow point to fill plug location. Fill transmission with same amount of fluid that was drained from it. This photo shows the fill plug on a GA6L45R transmission. On other models the fill plug is located on the side of the transmission. Start engine, then apply parking brake, hold your foot on brake pedal and shift transmission through all gears. This with circulate transmission fluid. Place transmission selector in Park, then remove fluid fill plug. Monitor transmission as it reaches a temperature of 100° F. You can check this with an infrared temperature gauge. If a small stream of fluid runs out of fill plug, fluid level is correct. If no fluid runs out, add oil until it starts to run out. Reinstall fill plug and tighten once complete. I suggest driving car, then allowing it to cool and rechecking fluid level. Now here's a tip, once you have filled the transmission with the same amount of fluid drained the level should be close to what it was. Start engine, move gear selector as noted above. With the transmission fluid still cold and fluid fill plug removed, monitor the temperature and fluid flow at fill plug. When the fluid warms up it will expand and should run out of fill plug, if it does not, add fluid until it starts to run out. Install fill plug and repeat once vehicle is cool. Check fluid temperature using a temp gun. 30: 50°C (86: 122°F) Aim for the center of the transmission pan then check temperature this way. The ideal way is to check fluid temp using a BMW scan tool, but not all of us have access to one. Place transmission in Park. Remove fill plug. A small amount of fluid should stream out of fill hole. This indicates the level is correct. If it doesn't stream out, fill fluid until it does. Once you reach desired capacity, drive vehicle and repeat level checking procedure.
In what situation is it applicable to replace the pan kit when doing the fluid change? Can I perform it without replacing all the kit?
Honestly, when replacing, just replace it. Unless you are flushing.
What is your e90 shifter stopped working. I guess I need to replace that first.
Check for fault codes to see if anything for the shifter or trans is set.
do u need gasket sealer and what type of seal is on REAR WHEEL drive ..looks like diff seal than all wheel drive..any pics of correct SEAL on REAR wheel drive 2008 328i sedan? thnaks
gasket sealer for what part? You could have a profile rubber gasket or a flat seal, depending on equipment. With your vehicle info handy, give The Pelican Parts parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need.
@@pelicanparts DO U NEED ANY TYPE OF GASKET SEALER FOR THE TRANSMIISSION PAN GASKET???
@@gail6904 no the kit comes w a new plastic gasket
Rear wheel drive needs to replace the whole pan?
If a plastic pan, yes.
@@pelicanparts my question is all rear wheel drive come with plastic pan like stated in the video? This is not right, turned out mine has the metal one and it’s rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive models come with metal oil pan and do not need to be replaced.
There should be a class action lawsuit against BMW (& other manufacturers) for saying that the transmission fluid doesn’t get changed because that’s total crap (like my transmission). My 2009 BMW 1 series 128i convertible has transmission issues and only 116k miles. The previous owner never changed the fluid per BMW and now it shudders in 4th & 5th gears when I drive it in full automatic mode. If I manually shift it drives fine with no shudder.
If there has been a schedule to change the fluid and the previous owner had it done this most likely wouldn’t be a problem. Now I’m screwed with a transmission that is not going to last very long. It’s a crime to not have a schedule to maintain it. I read up on this and found that there is no coolant flush, or trans flush, or diff flush or fuel filter that is scheduled by BMW. That’s criminal on the part of BMW. No wonder BMWs have so many issues. I’m sick of auto makers misinforming customers on these maintenance issues. BMW should be forced to either replace transmissions that have issues like mine or replace the entire car. Won’t ever buy another BMW ever again. And good luck selling my car without replacing the transmission!!
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Very helpful video! Thanks a lot ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Is the engine supposed to be running when removing fill plug in the last step?
Running
@@pelicanparts running
hello,
nice and very informative video. fill plug is 17mm.
Yes, thanks
Do i need atf fluid because he in vegas it say atf fluid
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Proper way to remove the strainer seal?
I usually gently pull it out with a small seal puller. You can also use a hook or pick, just be very careful not to scratch the sealing surface.